Financial Service Partnership Director, UK&EU Corporate Functions London Regular

Join us as we work together to inspire creativity and enrich life around the globe.

Location: London

Team: Corporate Functions

Employment Type: Regular

Responsibilities:

• This role is responsible for developing and managing financial service partnerships to achieve best-in-class solutions such as BNPL, seller financing, insurance, etc.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the financial service industry, excellent relationship management skills, and a proven track record of driving results through partnerships and collaborations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with BNPL, lending, insurance, insuretech partners, ensuring continuous alignment and collaboration.
• Develop and execute partnership strategies that align with the company’s objectives and growth plans.
• Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Engage associations, regulators and key authorities with cross-team members when required.
• Monitor and analyze financial service performance metrics to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Work closely with internal teams (e.g., Solution, Product, Legal, Compliance, Finance) to integrate partner solutions and enhance processes.
• Identify opportunities for improving financial services through strategic partnerships.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, market developments, and competitive landscape in the global payments space, especially in the financial service area.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging opportunities and potential threats to the business.
• Provide insights and recommendations to the leadership team based on market analysis and partner feedback.
• Establish clear objectives and key results (OKRs) for partnerships.
• Track and report on the progress of OKRs, making adjustments as necessary to achieve targets.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent business communication in English.
• Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple partnerships and projects simultaneously.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 5 years of experience in partnership management, business development, or strategic roles within the financial service industry.
• Ideally, the candidate should have experience working in BNPL or insurance companies.
• Knowledge of financial service systems, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Occasional domestic and international travels.

About Us:

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.