Corporate Strategy Manager

Global Payments Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global career development

Learning opportunities and on-the-job

Inclusive team environment

Community and charity initiatives

Employee assistance programme

Global recognition platform

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. is seeking a Strategy Manager to define how we grow, innovate, and deliver value for merchants worldwide. You’ll join the Corporate Strategy team, turning insights into action and strategy into tangible results across a global organization.

You'll shape strategic priorities, influence key investment decisions, and build executive-ready recommendations. Collaborate with product leaders, business teams and senior leaders to identify opportunities and drive long-term growth.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years 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

Management consulting

Investment banking

Corporate strategy

Strategy-focused role

Analytical reasoning

Stakeholder influence

Excel & PowerPoint

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ready to take your career global? 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

We know it's bigger than just your career. It's your life, and your world. That's why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here's a taste of what you can expect.

• 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. Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer.