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Boku

Mobile payments processor via carrier billing

Key Account Director

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Singapore
In Person
Sales & Account ManagementAccount Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience demonstrating comparable expertise.
  • At least 7 years of experience in digital payments or fintech within account management, business development, or sales, with proven success managing end-to-end delivery and achieving revenue targets.
  • A self-starter with strong attention to detail and a deep understanding of enterprise merchant dynamics.
  • Exceptional time management and prioritization skills, with a consistent record of delivering results under pressure in fast-moving environments.
  • Proven ability to manage stakeholders across departments, regions, and time zones, fostering alignment and collaboration.
Responsibilities
  • Act as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for premium merchant partners, ensuring timely resolution of issues and maintaining exceptional service standards across Boku’s suite of payment products and services.
  • Deliver on revenue targets and drive incremental growth from existing merchant partners through new product launches and expanded business opportunities.
  • Develop and execute growth strategies and account plans that align senior management and cross-functional teams to engage and influence key decision-makers within merchant organizations.
  • Lead the preparation and delivery of Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with merchants, driving actionable insights and accountability for follow-through.
  • Maintain a comprehensive and current database of merchant information and project documentation to ensure business continuity and operational efficiency.
  • Shape product and supply roadmaps to expand and innovate Boku’s payment network, strengthening its position as the preferred local payments partner for enterprise merchants across digital wallets, account-to-account transfers, and direct carrier billing.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in mobile payments, e-commerce, or digital technologies is a strong plus.
  • Preferably proficient in spoken and written Mandarin.

About the company

Boku operates a global mobile payments network that lets online businesses accept payments through direct carrier billing and mobile wallets. It connects merchants to mobile operators and digital wallets, enabling customers to pay with their phone number and have charges appear on a carrier bill or deducted from a wallet balance. It stands out by emphasizing carrier billing and mobile-wallet payments at scale across many countries, especially in markets with low credit-card penetration, rather than relying on traditional card gateways. The goal is to help brands monetize services globally by providing a simple, bank-agnostic way for consumers to pay using their mobile accounts.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2008

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • H1 2026 revenue rose 34% underlying, with payment volume up 16%.
  • June 2026 Brazil Pix launch opens a massive real-time payments market.
  • September 2026 Stripe partnership already has two merchants live and transacting.

What critics are saying

  • July 8 2026 guidance cut blamed merchant sourcing changes, suspended carrier connections, onboarding delays.
  • Carrier billing still drives most revenue, leaving Boku exposed to telecom policy shocks.
  • Stripe and PSP routes commoditize Boku's moat if merchants bypass direct integrations.

What makes Boku unique

  • Boku connects merchants to 60-plus countries through one integration and local payment rails.
  • June 2026 Pix licensing and July 2026 UPI cross-border access deepen regulated market reach.
  • July 2026 Virgin Media O2 parking billing shows carrier billing moving beyond entertainment.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

7%
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