Apple Pay Business Development Intern, eCommerce, Japan

At Apple, we don’t just build great products — we create a kind of wonder that revolutionizes entire industries. It’s the diversity of our people and their ideas driving the innovation in everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple and help us leave the world better than we found it.

The Wallet, Payments & Commerce team is responsible for bringing ground-breaking financial services to consumers with a vision to replace the physical wallet and help people live financially healthier lives. Apple Pay enables an easy, secure, and private way to pay online.

At Apple, interns are an important part of the team. Whether you sign on for an internship or a co-op during the academic year, you can work on critical projects. As a member of the Apple community, you’ll get a unique perspective on our process and those who lead it.

Interns don’t just learn on the job at Apple. They’re also expected to share their knowledge and contribute innovative solutions to their teams. We value all of our interns, and really commit to make sure you’re working on real solutions that drives our business. You will also learn how to work in a professional setting, having ample opportunities for networkings with other teams at Apple, and grow yourself to be better prepared for future career.

In this role, you will learn how the world’s best payment experiences are built — studying global best practices in eCommerce UX and Apple Pay integration — and bring those insights to the Japanese market. You will help excite and engage Japanese merchants and partners by crafting compelling mockups and conducting research that shows them what’s possible with Apple Pay. You will also have the opportunity to join merchant visits and participate in proposals alongside the team, gaining firsthand experience in business development.

We’re looking for someone with genuine intellectual curiosity, a passion for UI/UX, and the ability to understand the unique dynamics of the Japanese merchant landscape.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in BA or BS / MBA during time of internship, start date is negotiable
• Can work 4-5 days on weekdays (9:00-17:30) for most of the internship period
• Able to commute to Apple Japan Office
• Business Level Proficiency in Japanese and English
• Domestic travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interest in Apple business & culture and the customer experience
• Naturally curious and comfortable with ambiguity
• Excellent understanding of the principles of business development, sales, marketing and product development
• Critical thinking to identify and prioritize key levers to drive business
• Ability to identify customer pain points and needs, and prioritize key product features and communication to address them
• Ability to persuade and engage with partners
• Strong interest/passion in digital financial services/products and eCommerce
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Self-motivated, Driven, with a high level of integrity and sense of urgency to "make things happen" in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for UI/UX and delivering great customer experiences
• Experience with design or prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Keynote) is a plus
• Great collaboration skills and ability to work cross-functionally