Business & Strategy Associate

Global Payments; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking a Business and Strategy professional to join the International Strategy team in London, hybrid role. You will shape strategy and execution priorities for the business and help guide global commerce.

You will work on projects through full life-cycle, monitor industry trends, provide reports to senior leadership, and collaborate across platforms and regions. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a proactive, analytical mindset with strong commercial

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy and project-based business change delivery.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to turn opportunities into discreet projects.
• Experience with quantitative market research and ISV-led payments.
• Ability to navigate change in a global environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support strategic projects across the business life-cycle.
• Own periodic strategy refreshes for the International Platforms business.
• Analyze trends shaping the payments ecosystem.
• Assess strategic implications of market movements for products and partnerships.
• Develop market expansion plans and identify risks.
• Produce concise reports for senior leadership.

Skills

Strategy delivery

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

Market research

Payments knowledge

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. Are you a proactive, analytical and collaborative problem-solver with experience in strategy, either through a top management consultancy, or through an internal strategy role? Looking for an exciting and highly rewarding new career opportunity? We’re looking for a Business and Strategy professional to become a core member of our International Strategy team, to shape and drive the strategy and execution priorities of our business and help shape the future of global commerce.

Our team defines and executes what the business needs most, so can be varied across functions and disciplines depending on the project. We provide thought-leadership and translate it to practical objectives and plans which we execute for the business. Examples of work you will own and drive include:

• Driving and supporting discreet projects to support the strategy. Full range of the project life-cycle from scope, initiate and execute strategic projects derived from the analysis
• Owning and delivering aspects of periodic strategy refreshes for the International Platforms business.
• Monitoring and analysing trends shaping the payments ecosystem, including changes in customer behaviour, technology, regulation, payment methods, distribution models, and industry economics.
• Assessing the strategic implications of market movements for the company’s products, customers, partnerships, and geographic footprint.
• Developing market expansion plans and requirements.
• Identifying emerging opportunities and risks, distinguishing structural changes from short-term market developments.
• Producing and presenting concise, decision-oriented reports and presentations for senior leadership.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in strategy and project-based business change delivery work
• Extreme curiosity to understand and think through the underlying challenges of the business and what needs to change to solve them
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify opportunities and turn them into discreet projects
• Experience of quantitative market research and knowledge of ISV-led payments and B2B2C business models
• The ability to navigate change with confidence and adapt quickly in an evolving global environment
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

About The Team

Our Strategy team for Platforms, International is responsible for the growth of our Platforms business outside of North America and Canada. The team is HQ'd out of London with a significant presence in Australia covering the needs of the ANZ organisation. This is a hybrid role based in London with responsibilities primarily within Europe, however as needs arise we support projects in ANZ too.

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

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My Health

We offer access to medical coverage that supports the health and wellbeing for you and your family

My Money

In addition to base salary, you may be eligible for bonuses and/or equity awards, determined by role, level, impact, and our policies.

My Lifestyle

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We offer paid time off and public holidays so you can rest, recharge and spend time on what matters most.

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