Senior Partnership Manager

Reporting to senior leadership, the Japan Partnership Manager will be the driving force behind ThreeTrader's partnership strategy in Japan. You will identify, develop, and manage a diverse network of partners including IBs, trading educators, affiliates, and media platforms to grow our client base and strengthen our brand presence in the Japanese market.

This is a high-impact role suited to someone with deep knowledge of the Japanese CFD/forex landscape, an established network, and the ability to operate across both English and Japanese business environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Partnership Development
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships in the Japanese market to drive client acquisition and brand growth
• Build and cultivate relationships with key partner segments including:
• Introducing Brokers (IBs)
• Trading educators and influencers
• Financial media platforms
• Affiliate networks
• Trading communities
• Negotiate and manage partnership agreements and commercial terms
• Partner Relationship Management
• Maintain strong relationships with existing Japanese partners and ensure long-term collaboration success
• Provide partners with marketing support, campaign materials, and timely product updates
• Monitor partner performance and identify opportunities to increase trading volume and client engagement
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all Japanese partner relationships
• Partnership Campaign Management
• Plan and execute co-marketing campaigns with Japanese partners
• Coordinate campaign activities including:
• Trading promotions
• Educational webinars
• Joint marketing initiatives
• Ensure all campaigns are localised and aligned with Japanese marketing norms and regulatory requirements
• Market Expansion & Business Development
• Identify new growth opportunities and distribution channels within Japan
• Research and evaluate potential partnerships across:
• Financial websites and investment communities
• Trading schools and educational content creators
• Digital content creators and social media influencers
• Develop strategies to increase ThreeTrader's brand visibility and market share in Japan
• Japanese Market Insights
• Monitor trends in the Japanese trading industry and partnership ecosystem
• Track competitor activities and market movements across key brokers operating in Japan
• Provide regular insights and recommendations to internal teams on partnership opportunities and market positioning

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Native or business-level Japanese proficiency (written and spoken); English proficiency required for internal communication
• Proven experience in partnership development, business development, or affiliate management within the CFD, forex, or broader financial services industry
• An existing network of IBs, affiliates, or trading influencers in the Japanese market is highly desirable
• Deep understanding of the Japanese trading landscape, investor behaviours, and regulatory environment
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate and manage complex partnership agreements
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the cultural fluency to operate effectively across Japanese and Australian business environments
• Self-motivated and results-driven, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple partnerships simultaneously

Benefits

Why ThreeTrader

• Be part of a high-growth broker with ambitious plans for the Japanese market
• Work alongside a dynamic and internationally experienced team
• Competitive remuneration with performance-based incentives
• Genuine opportunity to shape the Japan partnership strategy from the ground up
• Hybrid working arrangement with one day of work from home