Strategic Payments Partnerships Lead

Paysafe; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Holiday buy/sell option

Breakfast provided

Private health insurance

Team events at London office

Job summary

Paysafe is seeking a Senior Payment Relationship Manager to lead the strategy and governance of our Payment Partner portfolio in the UK market. You will own relationships end-to-end, from onboarding to growth, with a focus on local and alternative payment methods and regulatory considerations.

The role requires strong payments knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and effective negotiation skills. A hybrid work model is offered with office days in London.

Qualifications

• Strong experience within payments, fintech, PSPs or local payment methods.
• Proven ability to manage complex external payment partnerships.
• Knowledge of account-to-account payments and open banking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Own strategy and development of a portfolio of Payment Partners and local/alternative methods.
• Maintain end-to-end ownership from opportunity to onboarding, launch, growth and governance.
• Develop understanding of payment ecosystems, schemes, and competitor activity.
• Lead strategic reviews and ensure alignment with commercial and risk considerations.
• Translate partner roadmaps into actions for Paysafe

Skills

Payments experience

Partnership management

Open banking

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Job description

Paysafe is seeking a Senior Payment Relationship Manager to lead the strategy and governance of our Payment Partner portfolio in the UK market. You will own relationships end-to-end, from onboarding to growth, with a focus on local and alternative payment methods and regulatory considerations.

The role requires strong payments knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and effective negotiation skills. A hybrid work model is offered with office days in London.