Responsibilities Team Introduction The Global Payment team provides payment and financial solutions to ensure that users have a smooth and secure payment experience across our platforms and services. We are seeking an accomplished Strategic Partnership Manager who will play an integral role in managing our payment partnership network. In this role, you will explore and formalize North America and Global payment partnerships, and optimize our solutions. An ideal candidate would have experience working at payment partnership roles in fintechs, banks, technology or eCommerce marketplace companies with a proven track record in managing and optimizing payment partnerships. This role can be based out of our San Jose, San Francisco, Seattle, New York or Los Angeles offices. Responsibilities - Initiate and deepen payment partnerships with North American and Global fintechs & banks. Identify and negotiate the best payment services solutions. - Analyze North American payment market development and regulatory trends. - Work closely with ByteDance / TikTok North American and Global teams to understand local needs and proactively work on solutions to support business growth. - Ensure excellent external communication and internal coordination to roll-out new services, taking into account market specificities (regulation, competition, etc.) Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - 5+ years of payment partnership experience at fintechs, banks, technology or eCommerce marketplace companies - Have an in-depth understanding of the North American and Global payment industry and trends. - Strong balance of both strategic planning and an active hands-on approach is a must. This will be a hands-on role with deep involvement in execution and leading from the front. Preferred Qualifications - Proven track record in managing and optimizing payment partnerships - Strong academic background. Bachelor's degree or above. - Self-starter and problem solver with an entrepreneurial drive. - Network builder, both externally with payment ecosystem players, and internally with cross-functional teams. - Good team player. Ability to work with global, cross-functional and diverse teams to drive results. - Excellent communication skills; fluent and able to negotiate in English. - Strong organization and priority management skills, and the ability to work under pressure. - Can adapt to certain intensity of business travel. 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. Reasonable Accommodation ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request Job Information 【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $118400 - $277200 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice. For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: 1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues; 1. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and 1. Exercising sound judgment.