Own end-to-end partnership development globally, with a focus on Greater China and East Asia corridors — from opportunity identification through to launch
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new markets, partners, and expansion opportunities based on commercial impact and feasibility
Source, structure, negotiate, and execute partnerships with banks, fintechs, payment providers, and ecosystem players
Build and maintain strong relationships with global partners, navigating local business practices and regulatory environments
Drive multiple workstreams in parallel (market research, partner outreach, deal execution) to accelerate time-to-launch
Identify risks early across regulatory, commercial, and operational dimensions, and take pragmatic action to keep progress on track
Act as a trusted execution partner to leadership, turning strategic priorities into concrete actions and driving momentum with partners

5–10 years of experience in consulting or high-growth startups, ideally in business development, partnerships, strategy or market expansion roles
Strong experience working in or with East Asia markets, particularly China ecosystems
Strong commercial judgment, with the ability to assess trade-offs across speed, economics, regulatory constraints, and long-term strategic value
Highly autonomous and comfortable operating as a self-starter in unstructured, zero-to-one environments
Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust across cultures and stakeholders
Execution-focused, with a bias toward action and the ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams simultaneously
Comfortable in high-growth, fast-changing environments, with adaptability to shifting priorities and cross-border complexity
Fluent in English

Taptap Send is hiring a Business Development Lead, Asia