SUMMARY:

1. This is a highly visible position that will identify and execute the Payment and Identity strategy for Boku in Japan
2. You will be the commercial interface and responsible to identify, engage, develop, on-board and manage new and existing partners in Japan for Boku payment services. These include
   1. carriers - Docomo, KDDI, SoftBank
   2. eWallet partners – PayPay, LinePay, MerPay, AUpay, RakutenPay
   3. New LPMs partners –Rakuten Debit Card, J-Coin, payment service connected to bank account or direct debit etc
3. You will also be the local account manager, supporting global account management to engage & and expand our business with key strategic merchants such as Apple, Sony, Netflix, DAZN etc. 

RESPONSIBILTIES:

1. Business Development & Partners Management
2. Understand the payments business in Japan to identity, qualify, develop, manage and execute the Supply pipeline for Mobile Payment. This include direct carrier billing (DCB), Local Payment Methods (LPMs); i.e. PayPay, Lineay, MerPay, AUpay, RakutenPay Rakuten Debit Card, J-Coin, payment service connected to bank account or direct debit etc
3. Support smooth & efficient partners on-boarding & service launch, ensuring full compliance to Boku’s business ethics, audit, and regulatory guidelines.
4. Negotiate with partners to optimise conversion, improve pricing & marketing support and manage operational contract addendum, invoice & settlement issues
5. Establish and manage strong relationships & rapport with key decision makers in carriers/eWallet/PSPs/merchants
6. Become key ‘problem solver’ for partners in any matters related to Mobile Payments

 

1. Interact and communication:
2. Working closely with APAC management to develop the Payment strategy; ensure alignment on commercial strategies and business objectives.
3. Working closely with internal stakeholders (i.e. Product, Project, Legal, Finance, Sales, Account Management etc) to finalize commercial, close contracts & complete technical integration with Mobile Payment partners (i.e. carriers/eWallet/PSPs/merchants)
4. Act as the ‘partners’ champion’ within the organisation, and Boku’s ambassador to partners

QUALIFICATION:

• A university degree/diploma in any discipline; preferrably in Business Adminstration, Sales & Marketing
• At least 3 years of experience working in a combination of business development, project management, marketing or product development.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in both Japanese & English.

EXPERIENCE:

1. At least 3 years prior experience in business development, business management, sales position
2. Experience and demonstrable records in managing complex projects, collaborating & engagement with internal & external cross functional teams & key stakeholders
3. Experienced self-starter with a customer-centric focus, an analytical mindset, and attention to detail.

1. Strong advantage if candidate has experience working in the Payment. Telco, eCommerce, FinTech; preferably in Mobile Payment, Alternative Payment, Local Payment Methods

 TRAITS:

1. You are used to working in cross-functional teams, with an ability to deliver commercially successful products and services that wow customers.
2. You possess good judgement and make effective decisions at the appropriate speed.
3. You thrive working in a dynamic, fast-moving startup environment.
4. You deal well with ambiguity and respond flexibly to change.
5. You are a strong, innovative leader who can prioritize well and communicate effectively.
6. You are able to manage without relying on authority, convince colleagues and partners of your plan through its merits, work effectively with all stakeholders & retain ownership for the delivery.
7. You have strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to gather insights from data instead of just regurgitating it.
8. You are comfortable getting your hands dirty in day-to-day tasks to get things done. No task is beneath you.

 BENEFITS:

1. Excellent opportunity to enter the mobile payments industry, the most exciting sector with Fintech.
2. Working for the global leading company in the mobile payment industry.
3. Being part of a winning team, in a friendly supportive environment that rewards ability and results.
4. Supporting Boku's continuing success in launching mobile payments for the biggest global digital 
merchants and beyond digital into new market sectors.