Head of Strategy

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Helo, and Resso, 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.
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Position Overview
As the Global Payment Strategy Leader, you will be responsible for developing and executing the strategic vision for the payment landscape across our organization. Your primary objective will be to optimize and enhance payment processes to ensure seamless, secure, and efficient transactions on a global scale. You will lead a team of payment experts and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive revenue growth, improve customer experience, and maintain compliance with relevant regulations.

**Responsibilities**:

- Payment Strategy Development: Formulate a comprehensive and forward-thinking payment strategy aligned with the company's overall business goals and growth objectives.
- Global Payment Optimization: Identify opportunities to streamline payment processes, reduce costs, and minimize payment-related risks while considering the varying requirements of different markets.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product management, finance, legal, compliance, and technology teams to ensure the integration of payment strategies across the organization.
- Market Research and Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, market changes, and emerging technologies in the payment sector to make data-driven decisions and maintain a competitive edge.
- Vendor Management: Evaluate and manage relationships with third-party payment service providers, processors, and other payment-related vendors to ensure efficient service delivery and compliance.
- Risk Management: Develop and implement strategies to mitigate payment fraud, data breaches, and other payment-related risks in coordination with the security and risk management teams.
- Compliance and Regulatory Adherence: Stay informed about relevant payment regulations and ensure the organization's compliance with regional and global payment standards.
- Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of payment strategies and provide regular reports to senior management.
- Team Leadership and Development: Lead and mentor a team of payment experts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Project Management: Oversee the successful execution of payment-related initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Proven experience (at least 8-10 years) in global payment strategy development(or focus on any region: SEA, EMEA, US, LATAM), with a track record of implementing successful payment solutions.
- Strong understanding of payment industry trends, regulatory landscape, and emerging technologies.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with experience in leading and motivating cross-functional teams.
- In-depth knowledge of payment processing, gateways, and related technologies.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and strategies.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Familiarity with payment security standards and best practices.
- Project management experience with a focus on delivering results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- This position offers a unique opportunity to shape and execute the payment strategy on a global/regional scale, contributing significantly to the organization's growth and success. If you are a dynamic, forward-thinking leader with a passion for payments and innovation, we invite you to join our team as the Global Payments Strategy Leader.

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