Market Lead - APAC

About Us

Checker is the global liquidity network for stablecoins. We enable regulated financial institutions — including banks, Payments Service Providers (PSPs), remittance providers, and FX brokers — to adopt stablecoins and scale globally by plugging into our network. As we expand our footprint in Asia-Pacific (APAC), we’re looking for an exceptional leader who understands the unique opportunities and challenges of bringing crypto payment solutions to this dynamic region. We are a global-first company with a core team on the U.S. East Coast and colleagues across Europe and Asia.

About the Role

As Market Lead - APAC you will be responsible for establishing and scaling Checker’s presence across Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and additional Asian markets. This is a ground-floor opportunity to build relationships and drive adoption with payment processors, consumer neobanks, brokerages, and banks across the region.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close for enterprise and mid-market accounts across Asia
• Identify and pursue high-value opportunities across financial services, including banks, merchant acquirers, remittance providers, cross-border PSPs, neobanks, and crypto exchanges
• Build and manage a robust pipeline using a consultative, solution-oriented sales approach
• Navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales processes involving CFOs, CTOs, compliance teams, and business leaders
• Structure deals and negotiate contracts that balance customer needs with company objectives
• Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and compliance teams to tailor solutions for regional requirements
• Serve as the face of Checker in Asia at industry conferences, fintech events, and client meetings
• Develop and execute a regional go-to-market strategy aligned with local market dynamics and regulatory environments
• Build strategic partnerships with payment processors, banking partners, and industry associations
• Generate market intelligence on competitors, customer needs, and emerging opportunities
• Create case studies and success stories that resonate with the Asian market
• Contribute to marketing initiatives including webinars, thought leadership, and regional campaigns

Qualifications

• Essential Requirements
• 7+ years of B2B sales experience with a track record of consistently exceeding quota, preferably in fintech, payments, or SaaS
• Deep understanding of Asian financial services and payments across multiple countries, with existing networks in at least two core markets
• Proven ability to source, develop, and close six-figure enterprise deals
• Experience navigating regulatory environments and working with compliance teams in financial services
• Fluent English required
• Comfortable with cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and digital asset payments (expertise not required, curiosity is)
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to articulate ROI and build compelling business cases
• Self-starter capable of working independently in a remote environment
• Willingness to travel 30–40% across Asia and occasionally to international offices
• Highly Valued
• Existing relationships with decision-makers at target accounts
• Experience selling into trading, treasury, finance, or operations teams
• Knowledge of cross-border payments challenges, including FX volatility, settlement timelines, payment methods, regulatory controls, and transaction costs
• Understanding of Asian regulatory frameworks for crypto and digital payments
• Experience building a territory from scratch or launching products in new markets
• Experience recruiting, building, and scaling multi-functional regional teams
• Hunter mentality with strong entrepreneurial drive, high cultural intelligence, consultative sales approach, and strong executive presence

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with aggressive commission structure
• Equity options in a high-growth company
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible remote work arrangement
• Travel to global team gatherings and industry events
• Opportunity to shape Checker’s Asia strategy from the ground up

Additional Information

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.