Strategic Partnerships Manager - Global Payment

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content. Why Join Us Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us. Team Introduction The Global Payment team of Bytedance provides payment solutions - including payment acquisitions, disbursements, transaction monitoring, payment method management, foreign exchange conversion, accounting, reconciliations, and so on to ensure that our users have a smooth and secure payment experience on ByteDance platforms including TikTok. Responsibilities This role is responsible for developing and managing strategic partnerships to achieve best-in-class payment solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the payments industry, excellent relationship management skills, and a proven track record of driving results through strategic collaborations. - Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners, ensuring continuous alignment and collaboration. - Identify and evaluate potential strategic partners to enhance global payment capabilities. - Develop and execute partnership strategies that align with the company’s objectives and growth plans. - Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes. - Monitor and analyze payment performance metrics to ensure optimal outcomes. - Work closely with internal teams (e.g., Product, Solutions, Compliance) to integrate partner solutions and enhance payment processes. - Identify opportunities for improving payment systems and processes through strategic partnerships. - Staying up-to-date with industry trends, market developments, and competitive landscape in the global payments space. - Conducting market research to identify emerging opportunities and potential threats to the business. - Provide insights and recommendations to the leadership team based on market analysis and partner feedback. - Establish clear objectives and key results (OKRs) for strategic partnerships. Track and report on the progress of OKRs, making adjustments as necessary to achieve targets.

Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions. - Proven ability to manage multiple partnerships and projects simultaneously. - Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset. Preferred Qualifications: - 5 years of experience in partnership management, business development, or strategic roles within the payments industry. - Knowledge of global payment systems, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. - Strong negotiation and contract management skills. ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.