Business Development Manager – Alternative Payment Methods

About the role

Revolut is looking for a Business Development Manager to lead the expansion of alternative payment methods across the United Arab Emirates and beyond. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to bring innovative domestic and cross‑border payment solutions to our 65+ million customers.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, source and negotiate partnerships with leading alternative or mobile payment providers.
• Create, own and present bespoke business cases for payment deals with Tier 1 banks and top leadership.
• Manage the end‑to‑end process from inception to go‑live, coordinating with aggregators, providers and internal stakeholders.
• Plan critical timelines, develop contingencies and oversee multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Product, Legal, Risk, Finance and Compliance teams to ensure smooth implementation of new payment strategies.
• Maintain strong relationships with strategic partners such as iDEAL, Bizum, Blik, PagoPa and Tikkie.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience in business development, payments or related financial services.
• Proven track record of closing complex partnership deals with banks or payment providers.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to research market trends and build compelling business cases.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Project management
• Alternative payment methods