Daraz PK-Country Manager - Payments & Partnerships-Payments

Payments Strategy & Growth Design and execute strategies to drive prepayment adoption and grow the share of prepaid transactions across Daraz Pakistan. Ensure the customer payment journey is frictionless, inclusive, and accessible across all Daraz touchpoints. Partnerships & Ecosystem Development Build and strengthen partnerships with banks, telcos, digital wallet providers, fintechs, and regulators to advance Pakistan’s payments ecosystem. Negotiate and manage strategic partnerships that unlock growth opportunities for Daraz Payments & Financial Services. Leverage Alibaba Group’s expertise and global best practices to accelerate innovation and adoption. Payment Innovation & Integration Champion the adoption of new and emerging payment methods, including digital wallets, QR payments, card schemes, and instant transfers. Oversee seamless integration of new solutions, ensuring compliance, security, and scalability. Campaigns & Customer Engagement Collaborate with marketing teams and partners to launch high-impact campaigns that promote prepaid transactions and customer engagement. Design customer-centric incentives and promotions with partners to drive uptake. Cross-Functional Leadership Work closely with marketing, operations, finance, and tech teams to deliver against payments and partnership goals. Represent Pakistan in regional/global forums, ensuring alignment with Daraz and Alibaba’s broader vision.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field (Master’s preferred). 10+ years of proven experience in payments, banking, fintech, or e-commerce, with a strong track record in partnership management. In-depth understanding of Pakistan’s financial and regulatory landscape. Demonstrated success in ecosystem-building, strategic partnerships, and business development. Strong analytical, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making skills. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to engage C-level stakeholders, regulators, and partners.