Customer Advocacy Lead, Europe

United States Digital Space LLC; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Amsterdam is seeking a Customer Advocacy Lead, Europe, to elevate both the company’s voice and merchant perspectives across the payments ecosystem. This role sits at the intersection of customer engagement, industry influence, and thought leadership.

You will design advisory boards, scale merchant communities, and drive executive engagement. You’ll weave customer insights into product strategy and help shape industry standards and partnerships globally.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in customer advocacy, marketing, or strategy in B2B SaaS/fintech/payments.
• Proven track record building and scaling Customer Advisory Boards and executive programs.
• Experience engaging enterprise accounts and influencing C-suite stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of the payments ecosystem and translating trends into insights.

Responsibilities

• Design, launch, and steward the European Customer Advisory Board for strategic merchants across Europe.
• Build merchant communities and executive engagement programs to deepen relationships.
• Partner cross-functionally to embed advocacy into the customer lifecycle and product decisions.
• Integrate customer perspectives into internal and external decision-making and innovation processes.
• Represent the company in industry boards, forums, and working groups.

Skills

Customer advocacy

Executive engagement

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

B2B SaaS payments

Job description

This is the company

the company provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At the company, everything we do is engineered for ambition.

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

As the Customer Advocacy Lead, Europe, you will be responsible for elevating both the company’s voice and the voice of our merchants across the payments ecosystem. This role sits at the intersection of customer engagement, industry influence, and thought leadership, ensuring that the company is not only delivering exceptional experiences but also shaping the future of commerce alongside its customers.

You will build and lead critical advocacy initiatives, including Customer Advisory Boards, executive engagement programs, and merchant communities. By embedding customers more directly into our product innovation lifecycle and amplifying their perspectives externally, you will help position the company as a trusted strategic partner and industry thought leader.

A key focus of this role is increasing the visibility of the company’s deep expertise, translating it into compelling narratives, actionable insights, and influential industry participation. You will leverage the company’s global merchant base and scale to proactively influence partners, industry bodies, and regulatory stakeholders, ensuring both the company and its customers have a strong voice in shaping the future of payments.

What you’ll doCustomer Advocacy & Community Building

• Design, launch, and steward the Customer Advisory Board for strategic merchants across Europe

• Build and scale merchant communities and executive engagement programs to deepen relationships and foster peer collaboration

• Partner cross-functionally to drive adoption of community initiatives and embed advocacy into the customer lifecycle

• Integrate customer perspectives directly into internal & external decision-making and innovation processes

Industry Influence & Advocacy

• Influence external stakeholders, including card networks and industry partners, by representing both the company and merchant perspectives

• Translate emerging industry trends, regulatory changes, and ecosystem developments into actionable insights for internal teams and customers

• Represent the company in key industry boards, forums, and working groups

• Amplify the merchant voice within these bodies to help shape industry standards and direction

• Proactively leverage the company’s scale and customer base to influence key partners and drive meaningful ecosystem change

Thought Leadership & Brand Amplification

• Develop and publish high-impact thought leadership content that showcases the company’s expertise and merchant success

• Lead conference speaking strategy, including content development and preparation

• Partner with Marketing, PR, and Communications to amplify the company’s brand through media, events, and industry channels

• Collaborate on event strategy and prioritization to maximize customer and market impact

Who You Are

• 5+ years of experience in customer advocacy, customer marketing, product, strategy, partnerships, or related roles within B2B SaaS, fintech, risk or payments

• Proven track record building and scaling Customer Advisory Boards, executive engagement programs, and customer communities

• Experience engaging enterprise and strategic accounts, including influencing C-suite stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to shape product strategy and roadmaps through customer insights and market feedback

• Deep understanding of the payments ecosystem and ability to translate industry trends into actionable insights

• Experience representing a company in industry forums and influencing external stakeholders (e.g., regulators, partners, networks)

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a global, matrixed organization

• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence internal and external audiences

• Exceptional storytelling, thought leadership, and public speaking skills

• Entrepreneurial, strategic mindset with a passion for elevating the customer voice and scaling new initiatives

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at the company.

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, the company encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

This role is based out of our Amsterdam or London office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.