Corporate Strategy Manager

Greater Giving, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global exposure

Learning & development

Supportive team

Community initiatives

Employee assistance

Recognition platform

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking a Strategy Manager to define growth, partnerships, and product opportunities across markets worldwide. You will work closely with the Corporate Strategy team, product leaders, and senior colleagues to translate insights into actionable plans and measurable results.

You will own strategic initiatives, shape merchant propositions, and lead high-profile projects with product implications.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or a strategy-focused role within a financial institution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with advanced capabilities in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience developing strategic recommendations and translating complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• A passion for innovation and a strong interest in payments, financial technology, and emerging products.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build credibility across a complex organization.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage and collaborate with senior leaders.
• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic initiatives that unlock new growth opportunities and strengthen Global Payments' competitive position in the payments and financial technology industry.
• Shape merchant propositions across key segments, creating differentiated solutions that deliver greater value for clients and accelerate business performance.
• Lead high-profile projects with product implications, turning strategic ideas into measurable outcomes that drive innovation and growth.
• Influence Global Payments' mergers and acquisitions strategy by identifying opportunities that expand capabilities, enter new markets, and create long-term value.
• Identify emerging market trends, client needs, and industry shifts, transforming insights into actionable strategies that position the business for future success.
• Create compelling recommendations and executive-level materials that inform decision-making and guide strategic priorities with senior leaders and the Board.
• Build strong relationships across business functions and external partners to align teams, accelerate execution, and maximize impact.
• Champion innovation by evaluating new products, partnerships, and business models that help shape the future of payments and commerce.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Ownership mindset

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At Global Payments, we're shaping the future of commerce. As a Strategy Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in defining how we grow, innovate, and deliver value for merchants around the world. From launching new products to developing transformative partnerships and identifying new market opportunities, your work will directly influence the future direction of our business.

You'll join our Corporate Strategy team, a group focused on creating long-term growth and keeping Global Payments at the forefront of payments innovation. Working closely with product leaders, business teams, and senior leaders, you'll turn insights into action and strategy into tangible results. This is an opportunity to learn from some of the best minds in the industry while gaining exposure to high-impact initiatives across a global organization.

In this role, you'll shape strategic priorities that drive business growth, influence key investment and partnership decisions, and create new opportunities for merchants worldwide. You'll own initiatives that strengthen our market position, identify the next areas of innovation, and help define how Global Payments continues to create the future of commerce.

What you'll own

Drive strategic initiatives that unlock new growth opportunities and strengthen Global Payments' competitive position in the payments and financial technology industry.

Shape merchant propositions across key segments, creating differentiated solutions that deliver greater value for clients and accelerate business performance.

Lead high-profile projects with product implications, turning strategic ideas into measurable outcomes that drive innovation and growth.

Influence Global Payments' mergers and acquisitions strategy by identifying opportunities that expand capabilities, enter new markets, and create long-term value.

Identify emerging market trends, client needs, and industry shifts, transforming insights into actionable strategies that position the business for future success.

Create compelling recommendations and executive-level materials that inform decision-making and guide strategic priorities with senior leaders and the Board.

Build strong relationships across business functions and external partners to align teams, accelerate execution, and maximize impact.

Champion innovation by evaluating new products, partnerships, and business models that help shape the future of payments and commerce.

What you bring

2 to 4 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or a strategy-focused role within a financial institution.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with advanced capabilities in Excel and PowerPoint.

Experience developing strategic recommendations and translating complex information into clear, actionable insights.

A passion for innovation and a strong interest in payments, financial technology, and emerging products.

Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build credibility across a complex organization.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage and collaborate with senior leaders.

A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.

Our perks - what we'll bring for you

• A competitive salary and benefits package that recognizes your contribution
• Opportunities to grow your skills and build your career within a global business
• Access to learning, development and on-the-job experiences that expand your expertise
• A supportive, inclusive team environment where your ideas and input matter
• Time to give back through community and charity initiatives
• A global employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing
• Recognition through a global platform that celebrates your achievements

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We're curious and innovative - always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it's our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

Explore the benefits we offer to Globalpayers in the United Kingdom

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

We have a dedicated Wellness Week each year - which includes an extra paid day off - so you can take time to relax, recharge and invest in your wellbeing

My Family

FLEX, our family inclusion community, offers support for all Globalpayers at every stage, from raising families to caring for loved ones

My Time Off

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

Privacy Statement

Global Payments is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how Global Payments protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at Global Payments works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. Global Payments does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.