Client Relationship Manager managing direct relationships with merchants and strategic partners in Malta. Supporting structured partner engagement within a regulated financial services environment.
Responsibilities
Manage a defined portfolio of merchants and strategic partners
Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day relationship matters
Conduct regular account reviews and structured partner check-ins
Monitor client satisfaction, identify retention risks, and escalate concerns where appropriate
Support partner engagement initiatives to strengthen collaboration and transparency
Monitor account performance indicators, transactional trends, and behavioural patterns
Identify potential risk signals and escalate to Head of Client Relations and/or Risk function
Assist in reviewing portfolio concentration and exposure trends
Coordinate with Operations, Risk, Compliance, Finance, and Technical teams to resolve client queries efficiently
Ensure client matters are prioritised and resolved within defined SLAs
Support dispute resolution processes and service issue management
Maintain accurate CRM records and documentation of all interactions
Ensure all communications and actions align with internal policies and regulatory expectations
Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and enhance portfolio value within risk parameters
Support implementation of revised procedures, service frameworks, and engagement models
Provide portfolio reporting and insights to the Head of Client Relations
Requirements
3 - 5 years’ experience in merchant acquiring, fintech, banking, or regulated financial services
Experience managing client or partner relationships, ideally within partner-led distribution models (ISOs, PSPs, introducers)
Understanding of regulated financial services environments
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to handle escalations with professionalism and sound judgement
Analytical mindset with attention to detail
Strong organisational and time management capabilities
High level of integrity and accountability
Ability to work cross-functionally within a structured control environment
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