Lead Corporate Strategy Manager

Global Payments Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. is seeking a Corporate Strategy Director to shape the future of global commerce from London. You will lead strategic initiatives, oversee cross-functional projects, and develop merchant propositions across segments, influencing senior leaders and the Board.

The role requires 6-10 years in strategy/consulting, strong analytics, and proven executive communication. You will collaborate across product, technology, finance, and sales to drive growth and value creation.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in strategy roles or consulting.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced PowerPoint skills.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional strategic initiatives.
• Excellent communication for C-suite and Boards.
• Interest in payments, fintech and tech trends.
• Ability to influence stakeholders in a matrixed org.
• Leadership style with ownership and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead strategic initiatives to unlock growth opportunities.
• Develop and execute merchant propositions across key segments.
• Lead cross-functional projects with product and commercial implications.
• Shape M&A strategy by identifying opportunities.
• Perform market assessments and translate insights into strategy.
• Prepare executive materials for decision-making.
• Manage senior stakeholder relationships to drive alignment.
• Evaluate new products, partnerships, and business models.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for 2 Corporate Strategy Director’s for our Corporate Strategy- Integrated & Platforms and SMB team and help shape the future of global commerce.

We are growing our Corporate Strategy team and looking for exceptional talent across multiple levels. You’ll join a diverse, international group of strategists who are passionate about payments and fintech. We are a team of naturally curious people who love exploring new ideas, challenging assumptions, and debating different viewpoints to arrive at the best outcomes. Equally important, we are deeply collaborative, always willing to lend a hand, share perspectives, and help each other grow and succeed.

What you’ll own

• 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.

What you’ll bring

• 6-10 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.
• Deep interest in payments, financial technology, software, commerce, and emerging technology trends, with the ability to identify and capitalize on new growth opportunities.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build credibility across a complex organization.
• A highly proactive, ownership-oriented leadership style, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop junior team members across both hard skills (e.g., strategic analysis, business model development) and soft skills (e.g., stakeholder management, executive communication)

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.

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