Business Development Manager, META Region - Global Payment

ByteDance; Dubai; On-site; AED 441,000 - 661,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance is hiring a Middle East, Turkey & Africa focused BD manager for the Global Payment Network. You will drive regional growth and partnerships across META markets, including UAE, KSA, Turkey and other GCC countries, aligning with global strategy.

You will lead regional channel partnerships, develop payment strategies, and coordinate with HQ on commercial, product and risk initiatives to support scalable growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in payments/fintech or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of payments, e-money or wallet products and merchant processing.
• Balanced mix of strategic planning and hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Act as main contact for channel partnerships in the META region.
• Develop regional payment strategies for growth, cost control and risk.
• Coordinate with HQ on commercial strategy, product and risk initiatives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive stakeholder management

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

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 ByteDance's products and services, that are growing rapidly worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact on the global scale across all ByteDance'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, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico 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 ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance'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 ByteDancers, 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

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.