Global Strategy Director — Payments & Growth

Worldpay; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldpay is seeking a Corporate Strategy Director to drive growth initiatives across Integrated & Platforms and SMB teams. You will translate complex strategic concepts into actionable plans, influence senior leaders, and shape the future of payments globally.

Join a diverse, international team and lead high-impact projects, including market assessments, partnerships, and potential acquisitions, to accelerate business performance.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, private equity, or a strategy-focused role within a financial institution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with advanced capabilities in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated track record of leading complex strategic initiatives and delivering measurable business outcomes in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Exceptional communication, executive presentation, and storytelling skills, including experience preparing materials for C-suite leaders and Boards of Directors.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead strategic initiatives that unlock new growth opportunities and strengthen Global Payments’ competitive position in the payments and financial technology industry.
• Own the development and execution of merchant propositions across key segments, creating differentiated solutions that deliver greater value for clients and accelerate business performance.
• Lead and oversee high-profile, cross-functional projects with product/commercial implications, translating strategic ideas into measurable outcomes while ensuring successful execution and stakeholder alignment.
• Play a leading role in shaping Global Payments’ M&A strategy by identifying opportunities that expand capabilities, enter new markets, and create long-term value.
• Own strategic market assessments and identify emerging trends, client needs, and industry shifts, transforming insights into actionable strategies that position the business for future success.
• Develop and deliver compelling recommendations and executive-level materials that influence decision-making and guide strategic priorities with senior leaders and the Board.
• Lead and influence senior stakeholder relationships across business units, product, technology, finance, sales, and external partners to drive alignment, accelerate execution, and remove barriers to delivery.
• Champion innovation by leading the evaluation of new products, partnerships, and business models, helping shape the future of payments and commerce.

Skills

Management consulting

Investment banking

Corporate strategy

Strategy execution

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Worldpay is seeking a Corporate Strategy Director to drive growth initiatives across Integrated & Platforms and SMB teams. You will translate complex strategic concepts into actionable plans, influence senior leaders, and shape the future of payments globally.

Join a diverse, international team and lead high-impact projects, including market assessments, partnerships, and potential acquisitions, to accelerate business performance.