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Head of Operations

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Uber

Head of Operations

Taipei, Taiwan

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About The Team

The Payments team is a core function and critical enabler of the full power of Uber's platform. Uber's payment functions are central to the overall success of our entire organisation with operations in over 60 countries and multi-billion in annual payments. The high calibre APAC Payments team remit spans across nine unique and important markets with a multi location team covering areas such as cost of core payments, alternative payment methods, stored value offerings and compliance.

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Uber Taiwan, a star market for Uber, offers payment services to Uber and fulfils two main roles in the payment process;

  • Safeguards the funds drivers, deliverers and restaurants earn on Uber platforms in Taiwan; and
  • Disburses the funds to drivers, deliverers and restaurants earning on Uber platforms in Taiwan.

Uber Taiwan will be looking to obtain its Electronic Payments Institution (EPI) licence via a new entity, Uber Payments Taiwan. You will join Uber Payments Taiwan as the Head of Operations within the Executive Board and will manage a team of your own to operationalise the overall Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) to comply with local and underlying regulations for EPIs and support APAC markets in managing their payments and financial risks.

About the Role

Reporting into the General Manager of Uber Payments Taiwan, this is a high-impact regulatory strategy and operations role to build and grow Uber's licensed payments business and advise executive leadership by building strong relationships with internal stakeholders (i.e. General Managers, Payments Product, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Fraud, Identity, Payments Operations) and external stakeholders including PSPs, banks, schemes and regulators. A key aspect of the role includes socialising, educating and executing payment initiatives aligning with the overall Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) framework for Taiwan and business models mapped to Uber's global payment strategy.

What the Candidate Will Do

  • Operationalise and enhance various processes within Uber Payments Taiwan and Uber APAC to support the business in achieving objectives while ensuring overall compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Motivate and manage the day to day operations of the Uber Payments Taiwan Operations (1st Line) team, set planning and vision, build trust and coordinate execution against agreed targets.
  • Manage the overall operationalisation of the GRC framework for Taiwan and emerging APAC markets and ensure alignment with regulatory obligations.
  • Manage the following initiatives and processes; strategy for UPTW, coordination of planning intake for UPTW, new products and features, third party vendor risk management, business continuity and operational resilience, service delivery, compliance operations and incident management processes with the 2nd Line (Compliance and Risk) for Uber Payments Taiwan and where required, APAC Payments.
  • Inform and influence payment initiatives and communicate key metrics to various functions and stakeholders (i.e. General Managers, Regional General Managers, Global Payments, Risk and Identity Strategy & Planning) through sustainable relationships for awareness and reporting purposes with the GM of UPTW.

Basic Qualifications

  • 8+ years experience within banking, e-commerce and/or consulting in compliance and/or risk preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess business needs, identify solutions and strong analytical skills to model customer adoption and usage, assess financial and business impact on the strategic initiatives through a risk lens.
  • Learning team oriented and collaborative, with exceptional consensus building and team management skills to continuously develop and grow direct reports.
  • Must possess exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to partner effectively at multiple levels and across disciplines in APAC and beyond.
  • Strong critical thinking, organisational and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage multiple initiatives and requests simultaneously in a fast-paced environment whilst working with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Based in Taiwan with flexibility to travel when required across APAC.
  • Impeccable written and verbal communications skills in English and Mandarin with the ability to translate, articulate and present highly technical and complex procedural recommendations, regulations, laws and policies to a variety of audiences.
  • Strong change management skills, adept at working in an environment of shifting priorities, constant technological changes and increasingly stringent regulatory requirements.

We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let's move the world forward, together.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.

*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@uber.com.

Client-provided location(s): Taipei City, Taiwan
Job ID: Uber-137252
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program