Strategic Partner Manager, Payments
Gurgaon, India
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WhatsApp Pay is strategically positioned to harness the huge potential in the Digital Payments ecosystem of India. Meta is seeking a Strategic Partner Manager for its Payments business in India. We are looking for someone who is passionate about digital payments, understands the key drivers for success in this space and has a flair for technology. WhatsApp’s Business Messaging services are being leveraged by every business, small or large in India & we believe Payments can be key catalyst to accelerate the growth of this business. This role hence will play a crucial role in delivering success for payments driven growth for WA in India. The role will work cross-functionally with product, engineering, legal, marketing, and operation teams to develop new capabilities, improve user experience, and reduce barriers to enable payment experiences across the Meta’s family of apps This a full time role with the Meta India team.
Responsibilities
Scope opportunities for WhatsApp Pay in market, identify new partners and forge strategic partnerships with them for WhatsApp Pay
Drive partnerships with key digital & offline merchants & platforms to get WA Pay prominently positioned for adoption & usage
Partner with Product and Engineering teams to identify growth opportunities to scale WA Pay in India
Manage partnerships with payment service providers , banks and other fintechs
Inform, influence, support, and execute our product decisions
Track, analyse, influence, and communicate key metrics to build opportunities and experiences that create scale and meaningful ecosystem value
Minimum Qualification
Proven track record, with 10+ years of experience in payments ecosystem in India
Experience of managing strategic partnerships & alliances with key stakeholders in the industry like Banks, PSPs, Fintechs & institutes like NPCI
Strategic thinker, capable of identifying opportunities and working with key internal & external stakeholders to address the same
Strong project management ability, capable of leading multiple time-sensitive, cross-functional projects
Preferred Qualification
Familiar with technical integrations and supporting partners
Experienced communicator capable of presenting ideas to external and internal audiences on emerging opportunities. Ability to communicate and the gravitas to engage at the C-level of partner organisation
MBA or Masters Degree
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