Senior Strategy Manager

Worldpay (Uk) Limited; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldpay (Uk) Limited seeks a strategic leader to own and advance merchant propositions within Global Payments’ client ecosystem. You will translate market insights into differentiated strategies that drive client value and business performance.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, and shape the company’s future in payments, fintech, and commerce through rigorous analysis and executive-ready recommendations.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in strategy/consulting within financial services
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience presenting to C-suite leaders and boards
• Proven track record of leading complex strategic initiatives

Responsibilities

• Own development and execution of merchant propositions across key segments
• Lead cross-functional projects with product/commercial implications to deliver measurable outcomes
• Shape Global Payments’ M&A strategy by identifying opportunities to expand capabilities
• Own strategic market assessments and identify trends and client needs
• Develop executive-level materials to influence decisions at senior levels and the Board

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Executive presentation

Payments/fintech knowledge

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

What you’ll own

• 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

• 4-6 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.