Business Development Manager

ByteDance; Dubai; On-site; AED 331,000 - 514,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking a MEA/T region focused Business Development manager for its Global Payments Network. The role drives cross-border payment solutions for ByteDance products and services, enabling rapid growth on a global scale.

The role collaborates with regional teams and HQ to craft regional payment strategies and partnerships, navigating regulatory and market differences in Turkey, UAE, KSA and other GCC markets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a business professional in payments/fintech.
• Experience in payments, e-money or wallet products or merchant processing.
• Strong strategic planning and hands-on execution with leadership.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with problem-solving and high energy.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary contact point in the META region for channel partnership development.
• Develop regional payment strategies for growth, cost reduction and risk management in key markets including Turkey, UAE and other GCC countries.
• Ensure excellent communication and internal coordination to roll out new services and enhance partnership.
• Work closely with regional teams to understand local needs and proactively work on solutions to support business growth.
• Liaise with HQ teams for commercial strategy, product development, risk management and other initiatives.
• Conduct regular industry analysis and Business Intelligence research.

Skills

Payments industry experience

Strategic execution

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Teamwork

Job description

Responsibilities

Team Introduction

In line with the globalization strategy and vision of the company, the Global Payments team builds a platform to provide cross-border payment solutions for all Byte Dance's products and services, that are growing rapidly worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact on the global scale across all Byte Dance's business use cases.

We seek a Middle East, Turkey & Africa (MEAT region) focused BD manager for our Global Payment Network Business Development team. This role will contribute to the payment network's continued success worldwide. The new hire will play an integral role in driving key regional business development targets in the META region, while liaising and building strong connections with the META region BD team and other XFN teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary contact point in the META region for channel partnership development.
• Develop regional payment strategies for business growth, cost reduction and risk management, in key markets including Turkey, KSA, UAE and other GCC countries etc.
• Ensure excellent communication and internal coordination to roll-out new services and enhance partnership, taking into account market specificity (regulation, competition etc).
• Work closely with regional teams to understand local needs and proactively work on solutions to support business growth.
• Liaise with HQ teams for commercial strategy, product development, risk management and other initiatives.
• Conduct regular industry analysis and Business Intelligence research.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a business professional at a payment/e-money institution, bank, fintech, financial regulatory agency, and/or internet company, managing payment services-related functions.
• Experience in and understanding of payments, e-money or wallet products/services, banking functions, and/or merchant processing.
• Strong balance of strategic planning and hands-on execution, with the ability to lead from the front and be deeply involved in execution.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork spirit.
• A can-do, entrepreneurial mindset with a strong focus on creative problem-solving and high energy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of digital payment industry development and cultures across the META region, with strong connections to local and regional payment providers.
• Demonstrated thought leadership, market presence, and understanding of best practices and innovation.

About Us

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.

Why Join Byte Dance

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.