Job Description

WhatsApp Pay is strategically positioned to harness the huge potential in the Digital Payments ecosystem of India. Meta is seeking a Strategic Partner Manager for its Payments business in India. We are looking for someone who is passionate about digital payments, understands the key drivers for success in this space and has a flair for technology. WhatsApp's Business Messaging services are being leveraged by every business, small or large in India & we believe Payments can be key catalyst to accelerate the growth of this business. This role hence will play a crucial role in delivering success for payments driven growth for WA in India. The role will work cross-functionally with product, engineering, legal, marketing, and operation teams to develop new capabilities, improve user experience, and reduce barriers to enable payment experiences across the Meta's family of apps This a full time role with the Meta India team.

Strategic Partner Manager, Payments Responsibilities:

Scope opportunities for WhatsApp Pay in market, identify new partners and forge strategic partnerships with them for WhatsApp Pay Drive partnerships with key digital & offline merchants & platforms to get WA Pay prominently positioned for adoption & usage Partner with Product and Engineering teams to identify growth opportunities to scale WA Pay in India Manage partnerships with payment service providers , banks and other fintechs Inform, influence, support, and execute our product decisions Track, analyse, influence, and communicate key metrics to build opportunities and experiences that create scale and meaningful ecosystem value

Minimum Qualifications:

Proven track record, with 10+ years of experience in payments ecosystem in India Experience of managing strategic partnerships & alliances with key stakeholders in the industry like Banks, PSPs, Fintechs & institutes like NPCI Strategic thinker, capable of identifying opportunities and working with key internal & external stakeholders to address the same Strong project management ability, capable of leading multiple time-sensitive, cross-functional projects

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiar with technical integrations and supporting partners Experienced communicator capable of presenting ideas to external and internal audiences on emerging opportunities. Ability to communicate and the gravitas to engage at the C-level of partner organisation MBA or Masters Degree

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today--beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.













Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.