Country Manager - Malaysia

Why Join dLocal?dLocal is the financial infrastructure powering global commerce in the world's fastest-growing markets. The biggest companies in the world trust us to unlock growth in 60+ countries across emerging markets—moving money where others see complexity. We don't just process payments; we are architects of payment ecosystems and partners in our customers' expansion. You'll work alongside 1,300+ teammates from 40+ nationalities and tackle global challenges from day one.

What’s the opportunity?

Lead dLocal’s strategy and partnerships in Malaysia in order to enable local payments processing for international merchants.

Contacting potential partners -acquirers and banks-, building relationships with them. Negotiate and execute commercial partnerships and agreements. Work with internal teams on operations/ product/ technology road map and integration of partnerships. Analyzing performance results and optimize accordingly. Improve operational capabilities for the different payment methods. Stay on top of local regulatory/licensing requirements and how it impacts our business. Work closely with merchants and commercial team, focusing in the development of key products. Maintain personal networks, participate in professional organizations, attend conferences and industry events. Contact with local lawyers, accountants and tax experts in order to ensure the operation is running accordingly. Stay on top of local regulations and engage with regulators in case its necessary.

Someone open to constant change in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment, a self-starter, open to working across time zones with teams all over the world. Proven experience in payments or other financial systems in Asia. Proven success partnering and working cross-functionally to make things happen. Significant experience negotiating and executing contracts and agreements. Established relevant business network. Someone willing and able to take smart risks based on solid strategy and deep partnership understanding. Team player - can effectively lead a project or participate as an effective team member as well as work cross-functionally with other organizations. Curious profile and positive attitude. Thorough knowledge of the market. Technical knowledge will be considered a plus. Commitment to compliance and understanding of the regulatory environment in Malaysia.