business development manager in cross-border payments

The client is a global technology conglomerate and digital ecosystem innovator powering hundreds of millions of daily transactions. Its Global Cross-Border Payment Division is expanding mobile payment connectivity for global travelers and enterprise merchants across Central Asia.

• Lead end-to-end business development across Central Asia;
• Drive payment acceptance among key merchants, acquiring banks, and local PSPs;
• Conduct regional market analysis to identify high-value payment scenarios;
• Formulate tailored commercial solutions and drive execution;
• Own the commercial and operational lifecycle from pipeline generation and pitching to contract negotiation, onboarding, and partner account management;
• Serve as the strategic bridge between local ecosystem partners and client HQ leadership;
• Drive local strategic partnerships and build alliances with acquiring banks, payment service providers, and tier-1 merchants.

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree or above;
• Have 3+ years of proven experience in Business Development, Regional Commercial Operations, or Strategic Partnerships;
• Speak Russian at a native or business-fluent level;
• Speak Mandarin Chinese fluently or professionally;
• Have professional working proficiency in English;
• Demonstrate autonomous drive, executive presence, and cross-cultural agility;
• Have a proven track record of closing commercial deals;
• Be based in or willing to relocate to Almaty, Kazakhstan;
• Be flexible for short-term regional business travel across Central Asia.

• 1-Year Renewable Contract;
• Employment via BIPO EOR / Employer of Record;
• Comprehensive local benefits;
• Relocation to Almaty, Kazakhstan may be required.