Strategy Lead, Global Payments Growth

Global Payments Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. is seeking a strategic leader to own competitive positioning in payments and fintech, and to drive merchant propositions across key segments while overseeing high-profile, cross-functional initiatives.

You’ll translate strategic ideas into measurable outcomes, influence senior leaders and Boards, and champion innovation in products, partnerships, and business models to shape the future of payments and commerce.

Qualifications

• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling for C-suite audiences.
• Experience leading strategic initiatives in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders across a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Own Global Payments’ competitive position in payments and fintech.
• Lead development and execution of merchant propositions across key segments.
• Oversee high-profile cross-functional projects with product and commercial implications.
• Shape M&A strategy by identifying opportunities to expand capabilities and markets.
• Own strategic market assessments and identify emerging trends and client needs.
• Develop and deliver executive-level materials to influence decisions with senior leaders and the Board.
• Lead stakeholder relationships across business units to drive alignment and remove delivery barriers.
• Evaluate new products, partnerships, and business models to shape the future of payments.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Analytical skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Global Payments Inc. is seeking a strategic leader to own competitive positioning in payments and fintech, and to drive merchant propositions across key segments while overseeing high-profile, cross-functional initiatives.

You’ll translate strategic ideas into measurable outcomes, influence senior leaders and Boards, and champion innovation in products, partnerships, and business models to shape the future of payments and commerce.