Head of Payment and Collections Network Development

Convera; Gildersome; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Payment and Collections Network Development to lead the enhancement of global payment capabilities. This role involves optimizing the payment network's functionality and efficiency while collaborating with key stakeholders to align on strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in payments and fintech, demonstrating strong problem-solving and communication skills. If you are a self-motivated leader with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in global payment and collections network management.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Evolve the global payment and collection network for optimal functionality.
• Drive decision-making on network priorities to achieve strategic objectives.

Skills

Global Payment and Collections Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

Strong Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Fast-Paced Environment Adaptability

Ownership Mentality

Cultural Awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Head of Payment and Collections Network Development

Work From Home - UK

We are looking for a Head of Payment and Collections Network Development with strong experience in development and enhancing of payment and collections capabilities globally.

In this role, you will:

• Continue to evolve Convera’s world class global payment and collection network to optimize functionality, efficiency, and resilience
• Grow the mix of traditional bank partners, alternative payment networks, and direct clearing capabilities
• Work closely with key internal stakeholders on the company’s network strategy to ensure the achievement of both near and long-term strategic objectives
• Provide insight on global payment and collection trends to inform overall company strategy and resource deployment
• Drive informed decision-making to optimize the payment and collections network and deliver overall results and outcomes for Convera
• Facilitate cross functional stakeholder groups to prioritize and ensure aligned strategic objectives
• Drive informed decision-making on competing network related priorities to optimize overall results and outcomes
• Manage and track progress against clearly defined performance indicators
• Be a self-motivated go-getter who is willing to take on work outside your comfort zone, and works well in ambiguity
• Be highly data/insights-led – laying out the evidence when presenting recommendations to the C-suite and other senior leaders to make choices
• Be a culture-carrier as a critical member of an empowered and enthusiastic team who partners well throughout the organization
• Play a key role in transforming Convera into one of the premier business payments and FX platforms in the world

A successful head of payment and collections network development should ideally have:

• Strong experience in building and managing global payment and collections network (7+ years experience)
• Experience in payments, FX, banking and/or the Fintech space
• Highly structured ways of working and outstanding problem solving skills with an emphasis on data-driven decision making, even when you don’t have all the data
• Strong communication skills – able to present arguments simply & logically, including use of verbal and written communication to express ideas clearly and succinctly
• Strong influencing & interpersonal skills – you earn respect and can execute through influence; able to build productive and positive relationships at all levels across the org
• Ability to both think strategically and have a practical bias for action with an "ownership" mentality; will deep dive to drive execution in a fast-paced environment
• Practical in how to execute the transformation agenda – willing to work hands on to help coach teams on best approaches to deliver results
• Humble, can-do attitude with a learning mindset and ability to thrive in ambiguity; you are intellectually curious, have a passion for excellence and want to make a big impact
• Works well in a fast-paced fintech, PE backed environment
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel and Word – skilled in business logic development, analytics/modeling and communication to executive audiences
• Bachelor’s degree or MBA preferred from an accredited educational institution
• Able to travel as required

About Convera:

Convera is the largest non-bank B2B cross-border payments company in the world. Formerly Western Union Business Solutions, we leverage decades of industry expertise and technology-led payment solutions to deliver smarter money movements to our customers – helping them capture more value with every transaction. Convera serves more than 26,000 customers ranging from small business owners to enterprise treasurers to educational institutions to financial institutions to law firms to NGOs.

Our teams care deeply about the value we bring to our customers which makes Convera a rewarding place to work. This is an exciting time for our organization as we build our team with growth-minded, results-oriented people who are looking to move fast in an innovative environment.

As a truly global company with employees in over 20 countries, we are passionate about diversity; we seek and celebrate people from different backgrounds, lifestyles, and unique points of view. We want to work with the best people and ensure we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.