Apple Job Posting signifies that Apple is looking for a Business Development Manager focusing on "alternative payments." Could this be the company's introduction to crypto?
Apple is seeking a business development manager focused on "alternative payment" platforms, such as digital wallets or cryptocurrency, to lead partnerships for its financial services.
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Is Apple Going Crypto? Job Posting Indicates Apple is Looking for Someone with Cryptocurrency Experience, Digital Wallets, BNPL and More
May 26, 2021 @ 11:37 am By JD Alois
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has long been a significant Fintech in regards to payments and transfers. The Apple Card, in partnership with Goldman Sachs, has been a big hit and Apple Cash is growing in utilization.
Today, Apple may be looking to expand its Fintech services into cryptocurrency, payments and, perhaps a new type of credit such as the hot buy now, pay letter (BNPL) sector.
According to a job posting on the Apple website, the world’s largest tech firm is seeking an individual with the following experience:
Apple seeking business manager with cryptocurrency, alternative payment experience
Credit: Apple
According to a job listing posted Wednesday, Apple is looking to hire a person to join its Apple Wallets, Payments, and Commerce (WPC) team to lead alternative payment partnerships. We are looking for a proven professional in global alternative and emerging payment solutions. We need your help forming partnership framework and commercial models, defining implementation paradigms, identifying key players and managing relationships with strategic alternative payment partners, Apple wrote.
In other words, the hire would become Apple s chief negotiator for partnerships in the alternative payment space.
The role requires at least five years of experience working in or with alternative payment providers, such as digital wallets, BNPL, Fast Payments, cryptocurrency and etc. Another qualification includes deep knowledge of the alternative payments ecosystem, understanding the complexit
A new Apple job posting reveals the company is searching for a business development manager with experience using alternative payment providers and cryptocurrency.