Strategy Associate

tsys; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking a Strategy Associate to join the SMB Transformation & Integration Team to help shape the future of global commerce. You will own corporate strategy, strategic planning, business development, and M&A initiatives to drive growth.

Work with executive leadership to define vision and roadmaps, design mid- and long-range plans, lead JV and partnership opportunities, and perform market and financial analyses to inform decisions.

Job description

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We're looking for a Strategy Associate to join our ever‑evolving SMB Transformation & Integration Team and help shape the future of global commerce.

What you'll own

• Lead corporate strategy, strategic planning, business development, and M&A/joint venture initiatives to drive company growth and long‑term value creation.
• Partner with executive leadership to define organizational vision, goals, strategic priorities, and the overall roadmap for success.
• Design and manage strategic planning processes, supporting the development of mid‑ and long‑range business plans across the organization.
• Lead acquisition, divestiture, and joint venture activities, including pipeline development, target evaluation, due diligence, negotiations, deal structuring, and transaction execution.
• Build and cultivate strategic partnerships, identifying and securing new business opportunities with prospective partners and stakeholders.
• Conduct internal consulting engagements, developing business plans, performing market and financial analysis, and delivering executive‑level recommendations and presentations.

What you'll bring

• Supports corporate strategy, strategic planning, business development, M&A, joint ventures, and internal consulting initiatives.
• Partners with executive leadership to define business vision, strategic priorities, and long‑term growth objectives.
• Assists in developing and executing mid- to long‑range business plans across company segments.
• Supports acquisition, divestiture, joint venture, and partnership opportunities through pipeline management, due diligence, negotiation, deal structuring, and transaction execution.
• Serves as a strategic advisor on consulting engagements, providing insights and recommendations to business leaders.
• Develops business plans, executive presentations, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership audiences.
• Conducts market, competitive, operational, and financial analysis to identify opportunities, address risks, and support informed decision‑making.

It’s a bonus if you have

• Relevant Experience or Degree in: Business, Finance, Economics, or Engineering; Combination of relevant training and/ or experience in lieu of degree.
• Typically Minimum 6 Years Relevant Experience.
• Master’s Degree - Strongly prefers MBA.
• Investment banking or with a consulting firm or working in a corporate strategy/mergers and acquisitions team.

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever‑evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

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.

Global Payments is dedicated to offering individuals rewarding career opportunities and competitive compensation. For this full‑time position, the good faith estimated annual salary range upon hire is $0.0-$0.00. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on the role’s responsibilities, level, and geographic location. The actual starting salary will be determined by a candidate’s experience, job‑related skills, and relevant education or training. Please note that changes in work location may impact the final offered salary. We encourage you to consult with your recruiter to confirm the budget for your location and to better understand the applicable pay scale. Candidates and applicants are advised they may redact age information from requested items like transcripts, resumes, and certificates attached to their application for positions that can be performed in Colorado.

Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.

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