Financial Services Strategy Lead (BR) - Global Payment

ByteDance
São Paulo
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Strategy & Corporate DevelopmentExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Strategic thinking","Analytical thinking","Cross-functional communication","Stakeholder management","Independent research"]

Lead strategic research and commercial analysis for global fintech and lending markets, covering consumer lending, merchant financing, payments, unit economics, and competitive landscapes across Southeast Asia and Latin America. Own mid-to-long-term (3–5 year) strategy roadmaps, define country/product priorities, and build localized partnership ecosystems. Partner with Payments and Financial Services teams to drive growth via data-driven insights, KPI support, deep-dives, and cross-functional execution.

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Financial Services Strategy Lead (BR) - Global Payment

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Job Summary

Lead strategic research and commercial analysis for global fintech and lending markets, covering consumer lending, merchant financing, payments, unit economics, and competitive landscapes across Southeast Asia and Latin America. Own mid-to-long-term (3–5 year) strategy roadmaps, define country/product priorities, and build localized partnership ecosystems. Partner with Payments and Financial Services teams to drive growth via data-driven insights, KPI support, deep-dives, and cross-functional execution.
Location: São Paulo
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Strategy & Corporate Development
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Continuously track fintech and lending market developments across Southeast Asia and Latin America, analyzing product strategies and business models to identify risks, opportunities, and growth potential.
  • •Support development of 3–5 year strategic roadmaps for consumer and merchant lending products, defining country and product priorities and penetration strategies.
  • •Build localized partnership ecosystems with issuers, acquirers, payment partners, and funding institutions to support sustainable business expansion.
  • •Serve as a strategic partner to Payments and Financial Services, collaborating with Product, Risk, Funding, and E-commerce teams to identify key growth drivers and support KPI growth.
  • •Proactively lead strategic deep-dives and cross-functional discussions to develop actionable solutions and coordinate stakeholders for efficient execution and business impact.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree or above in Economics, Business, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields, with 5+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, investment, fintech strategy, or business analytics.
  • •Knowledge of digital lending and payments business models across SEA and/or LATAM, including acquiring, issuing, and fee structures, with strong understanding of lending profitability and operational models.
  • •Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities, including market sizing, strategic frameworks, competitive analysis, and operational deep-dives.
  • •Ability to independently conduct market and competitor research.
  • •Proficiency in SQL, Python, or Excel for data extraction and modeling, including user- and merchant-level attribution analysis.
Experience:5+ yearsFintechLendingPaymentsBNPLDigital lending
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Strategic thinkingAnalytical thinkingCross-functional communicationStakeholder managementIndependent research
Tech Stack:SQLPythonExcel

Company Brief

ByteDance
Develops consumer internet and content platforms, including TikTok and other apps for short-form video, news, and entertainment. It also builds advertising, commerce, and creator tools that connect audiences, brands, and publishers across global markets.
Industry: Digital Media
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Beijing, China
Founded: 2012
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