Strategic Partnerships Manager - Global

Responsibilities

Team Introduction

The Global Payment team provides payment and financial solutions to ensure that users have a smooth and secure payment experience across our platforms and services.

We are seeking an accomplished Strategic Partnership Manager who will play an integral role in managing our payment partnership network. In this role, you will explore and formalize North America and Global payment partnerships, and optimize our solutions. An ideal candidate would have experience working at payment partnership roles in card networks, fintechs, banks, technology or eCommerce marketplace companies with a proven track record in managing and optimizing payment partnerships.

This role can be based out of our San Jose or Seattle offices.

• Proficient in lead dealings and constantly developing new structures and frameworks with North American and Global card networks, fintechs & banks, identifying and negotiating the best payment services solutions.
• Analyze the North American payment market development partnership SWOT.
• Collaborate closely with Byte Dance/Tik Tok's North American and Global teams to understand their business acumen and develop proactive solutions to drive business growth.
• Ensure excellent external communication and internal coordination to roll out new services, taking into account market-specificities (regulation, competition, etc.).

• 5+ years of payment partnership experience at card networks, fintechs, banks, technology, or eCommerce marketplace companies.
• Have an in-depth understanding of the North American and Global payment industry and trends.
• A strong balance of strategic planning and an active, executable approach is essential. This role will be the driver of strategic vision across external and internal teams.

• Proven track record in managing and optimizing payment partnerships.
• Strong academic background. Bachelor's degree or above.
• Self-starter and problem solver with an entrepreneurial drive.
• Network builder, both externally with payment ecosystem players, and internally with cross-functional teams.
• Good team player. Ability to work with global, cross-functional and diverse teams to drive results.
• Excellent communication skills; fluent and able to negotiate in English.
• Strong organization and priority management skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Can adapt to certain intensity of business travel.

Founded in 2012, Byte Dance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including Tik Tok, Lemon8, Cap Cut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, Byte Dance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Inspiring creativity is at the core of Byte Dance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day. As Byte Dancers, we strive to do great things with great people.

We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Byte Dance 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 Byte Dance, 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.

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