About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Enrolled in BA or BS / MBA during time of internship
- 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
- 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 \
Nice To Haves
- Experience with design or prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Keynote) is a plus
- Great collaboration skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Responsibilities
- Study global best practices in Apple Pay eCommerce integration and payment UX, and apply those insights to the Japanese market.
- Study evolving consumer behaviors and market trends in Japan and other key markets, and identify implications for Apple Pay eCommerce strategy.
- Create merchant-facing mockups that bring Apple Pay’s potential to life for merchants and partners.
- Research prospective eCommerce merchants and Payment Service Providers in Japan — their business models, payment flows, and customer pain points.
- Join merchant and partner visits with the team, contributing to presentations and proposals.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
