Global Payments Partnerships Chief Strategist

Uber; New York (NY); On-site; USD 212,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Equity

401(k) plan

Benefits

Job summary

Uber moves money at scale, with billions of transactions across 85+ countries daily. As Head of Payment Partnerships, you will lead relationships with Uber's most strategic payment partners—networks, acquirers, issuers, wallets, and BNPL—to shape and execute the global payments strategy.

This role sits at the intersection of product, commercial, and global operations, driving partnerships that expand acceptance, reduce costs, and unlock new revenue across markets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of payments/fintech experience with senior partnership or commercial roles.
• Deep familiarity with card networks, acquiring, wallets, APMs, and regulatory landscape.
• Proven track record in managing senior partner relationships and global negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop executive-level relationships with Uber's global payment partners.
• Lead quarterly business reviews, annual planning, and executive engagement with top-tier partners.
• Define and execute Uber's global payments partnership strategy with regional leads and product/risk teams.
• Drive negotiations for master agreements, pricing, and incentive structures.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Risk and Compliance on integrations.
• Build frameworks and governance to scale the partnerships function.

Skills

Strategic partnership management

Executive relationship management

Partnership strategy

Business development

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Team leadership

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Uber moves money at scale, with billions of transactions across 85+ countries daily. As Head of Payment Partnerships, you will lead relationships with Uber's most strategic payment partners—networks, acquirers, issuers, wallets, and BNPL—to shape and execute the global payments strategy.

This role sits at the intersection of product, commercial, and global operations, driving partnerships that expand acceptance, reduce costs, and unlock new revenue across markets.