Global Payments Acceptance Strategy Director

Capital One; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One seeks a Business Director, Global Acceptance Strategy, to partner with senior leaders and shape our global acceptance strategy through analytic rigor and cross-functional collaboration. You will lead strategic initiatives, develop insights from market research, and drive growth while guiding a high-performing team.

You will collaborate with Sales, Product, Pricing, Risk, and other stakeholders to convert complex questions into actionable recommendations and ensure execution across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with strong analytical capabilities.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced strategic thinking.
• Proven ability to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Experience leading and developing teams and managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and analysis of long-term and short-term global acceptance strategies.
• Evaluate major deal opportunities and strategic growth initiatives.
• Conduct deep-dive competitive research and market analyses to identify trends and surface insights.
• Deliver executive-level narratives, strategic briefings, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Translate complex questions into structured recommendations with cross-functional partners.
• Strategic leadership to drive growth, profitability, and competitive success.
• May manage and develop multiple analysts; coach and mentor associates.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

People management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Capital One seeks a Business Director, Global Acceptance Strategy, to partner with senior leaders and shape our global acceptance strategy through analytic rigor and cross-functional collaboration. You will lead strategic initiatives, develop insights from market research, and drive growth while guiding a high-performing team.

You will collaborate with Sales, Product, Pricing, Risk, and other stakeholders to convert complex questions into actionable recommendations and ensure execution across