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Sr. Business Manager, MENA Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Amazon
Sr. Business Manager, Amazon MENA Payments
Job  | Payfort Saudi Closed JSC – H71
As digital payments evolve in the Middle East (MENA), organizations are going through digital transformation and looking for simpler, safer, and affordable ways to process payments. Amazon Payments is at the forefront of innovation, re-imagining payments in the MENA region. We build trusted, simple, and affordable payment experiences for our customers and solve challenges such as increasing electronic payment coverage, increasing purchasing power at checkout, and mitigating transactional risks.
We are seeking a senior and experienced Business Development Manager to join Amazon.sa Payments team in KSA. This crucial role will engage with both internal stakeholders and external ecosystems (banks, regulators, payment providers, etc.) to shape the growth and development of payments for Amazon shopping in Saudi Arabia. The role will drive key goals, P&L, roadmap prioritization, external partnerships, and internal stakeholder management.
This role is based out of Riyadh, KSA.
Key Job Responsibilities
Operate Payments goals and P&L in collaboration with Payments Country Lead, focusing on improving payment experience, affordability, access, engagement, and reducing costs.
Contribute to Payments product strategy and prioritization for the country across different payment products & programs.
Lead specific payment programs end to end, including strategy, P&L, and initiatives.
Foster partnership strategies in the KSA Payments ecosystem to enhance the payment offering of Amazon.sa.
Secure, sign-up, and manage working relationships with Payment partners; negotiate and finalize business contracts with partners ensuring favorable terms for Amazon.sa.
Stay informed about industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies in the fintech and payments space.
Represent Amazon.sa at Payment’s industry events and conferences to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
Collaborate with internal Payments Team (Product, Finance, Legal, and Ops) and broader Amazon.sa team (leadership, marketing, finance) to achieve goals and objectives.
Contribute to Payment planning for Amazon shopping events and key strategic programs, providing localized inputs through customer/market research and benchmarking studies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
– MBA
– Experience structuring and negotiating complex agreements and leading cross-functional groups to orchestrate and successfully complete deals
– 6+ years of professional or military experience
– Knowledge of Excel at an advanced level
– Strong understanding of payment ecosystems, including traditional banking, alternative payment methods, and emerging fintech solutions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
– 6+ years of Payment Industry experience in partnership management, preferably in banking, fintech, or e-commerce sectors.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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Title: Sr. Business Manager, MENA
Company: Amazon
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Category: Business (Business Development, Business Analyst, Ecommerce)
