AI Strategy Director

Ready to take your career global? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for an AI Strategy Director for our Corporate Strategy team and help shape the future of global commerce. We are growing our AI team and looking for exceptional talent across multiple levels. You'll join a diverse, international group of strategists who are passionate about payments and fintech. We are a team of naturally curious people who love exploring new ideas, challenging assumptions, and debating different viewpoints to arrive at the best outcomes. Equally important, we are deeply collaborative, always willing to lend a hand, share perspectives, and help each other grow and succeed.

What you'll own:

• Lead the definition and evolution of Global Payments’ AI strategy.
• Stay at the forefront of developments in AI, ensuring Global Payments has the most accurate and up to date view of developments as they emerge.
• Help us think through how AI will progress and its impact on the Fintech industry and Global Payments.
• Lead and oversee high-profile, cross-functional projects with product/commercial implications, translating strategic ideas into measurable outcomes while ensuring successful execution and stakeholder alignment.
• Own strategic market assessments and identify emerging trends, client needs, and industry shifts, transforming insights into actionable strategies that position the business for future success.
• Develop and deliver compelling recommendations and executive-level materials that influence decision-making and guide strategic priorities with senior leaders and the Board.
• Lead and influence senior stakeholder relationships across business units, product, technology, finance, sales, and external partners to drive alignment, accelerate execution, and remove barriers to delivery.
• Champion innovation by leading the evaluation of new products, partnerships, and business models, helping shape the future of payments and commerce.

What you'll bring:

• 6-10 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, private equity, or a strategy focused role within a financial institution.
• A strong interest in AI, and a passion for learning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with advanced capabilities in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated track record of leading complex strategic initiatives and delivering measurable business outcomes in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Exceptional communication, executive presentation, and storytelling skills, including experience preparing materials for C-suite leaders and Boards of Directors.
• Ideally, a deep interest in payments, financial technology, software, commerce, and emerging technology trends, with the ability to identify and capitalize on new growth opportunities.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build credibility across a complex organization.
• A highly proactive, ownership-oriented leadership style, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop junior team members across both hard skills (e.g., strategic analysis, business model development) and soft skills (e.g., stakeholder management, executive communication).

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.

Explore the benefits we offer to Globalpayers in the United Kingdom:

• My Health: We offer access to medical coverage that supports the health and wellbeing for you and your family.
• My Money: In addition to base salary, you may be eligible for bonuses and/or equity awards, determined by role, level, impact, and our policies.
• My Lifestyle: We have a dedicated Wellness Week each year – which includes an extra paid day off - so you can take time to relax, recharge and invest in your wellbeing.
• My Family: FLEX, our family inclusion community, offers support for all Globalpayers at every stage, from raising families to caring for loved ones.
• My Time Off: We offer paid time off and public holidays so you can rest, recharge and spend time on what matters most.

Application steps:

• Here's where we'll learn a little about you, why you want to join Global Payments, and why you'd be a good addition to our team. You'll also need to upload your resume and a cover letter too.
• Once you’ve submitted your application, Globalpayers will review it and see if you’re a good match for the role, team and culture. If you’re successful, we'll invite you for an interview where we can get to know each other better.
• This is the time where we get to know you better, and your opportunity to learn more about us. The best way to thrive is to bring your whole self to the conversation. We’ll ask about your skills and experiences, as well as your career aspirations. Depending on the role, you might have multiple interviews with various Globalpayers.
• If you’re the best candidate, your recruiter will be in touch to confirm your offer. If you accept, we’ll walk you through the next steps of what you can expect during your background check and onboarding process to get you ready to become an official Globalpayer.