UK Payments Strategy & Analytics Associate in City of Westminster

Who We Are

Moneycorp powers global payments for corporates, institutions and high net worth individuals, combining worldwide reach with local expertise. With over 45 years of market experience, two banking licences and offices in 11 countries, our technology delivers 24/7 accessibility, while our people deliver award-winning service. In 2024, we supported $1tn+ of payment volume, reaching 190 countries in 130 currencies. Our 32k+ corporate clients benefit from our regulatory resilience with 63+ permissions globally, access to major payment rails, and our proprietary technology. Moneycorp is a place where energy, commitment, and collaboration are core to our values of shared success. We’re restless in our drive to surpass the expectations of our customers and unlock opportunities to support them at every stage of their journey. The foundation of our success is our people, and nurturing a culture of belonging for all our colleagues is central to our journey as a global business.

Role Purpose

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into how a growing UK payments business operates, with exposure to strategy, performance, execution, and decision-making. You will work directly with the UK CEO to help drive the UK business plan — combining analysis, insight, and execution across commercial, operational, and strategic priorities. The role provides broad exposure across sales, products, operations, and regulation, enabling you to develop a strong understanding of how different teams contribute to business success. It is ideal for someone who enjoys working on a variety of different opportunities and thrives in a fast‑paced environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Act as an extension of the UK CEO office across the organisation
• Turn ambiguity into structure: distil complex topics into clear, decision‑ready outputs
• Build materials for UK ExCo, Group forums, and Board discussions
• Track and support the execution of key UK business priorities

Strategy & Commercial Insight Support

• Analyse UK market dynamics, competitors, and product opportunities
• Support development of UK strategy across payments, FX, and platform growth
• Review and evaluate assumptions to identify opportunities for improvement
• Translate insight into clear, actionable recommendations

Business Performance & Analytics – Working with RevOps

• Monitor UK business performance (revenue, EBITDA, KPIs)
• Build reporting that informs decisions — not just dashboards
• Understand the core drivers of growth and profitability
• Identify risks, gaps, and performance opportunities

Operational Exposure (end-to-end)

• Develop a hands‑on understanding of how the UK business operates:
• Sales and client acquisition
• Payments and operational delivery
• Client lifecycle and servicing
• Product rollout and execution

Work cross‑functionally to improve processes and outcomes

Support delivery of key strategic and commercial initiatives and cost

Problem Solving & Delivery

• Work on real business challenges with practical impact
• Take responsibility for delivering workstreams end-to-end (with support and oversight)
• Recommend and implement process improvements
• Help ensure key initiatives land on time and with impact

Governance, Control & Discipline

• Build awareness of UK regulatory and compliance frameworks (FCA environment)
• Work with Compliance, Risk, and Finance to understand control environments
• Ensure initiatives are commercially sound and operationally robust

What We’re Looking For – Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• 1–2 years of post‑graduate experience (or equivalent)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to structure and interpret complex information
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to create clear, compelling presentations and communicate ideas effectively
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Good attention to detail while maintaining awareness of the bigger picture
• Ability to build effective working relationships across teams
• Proactive approach with a sense of ownership and accountability

Desirable Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Familiarity with financial services, payments, or FX markets
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders or leadership teams
• Knowledge of performance reporting and working with KPIs
• Experience using Microsoft Copilot or similar tools

Education / Qualifications

• Graduate or post‑graduate (MBA or strong academic background)
• Degree in business, economics, finance, STEM, or similar

Languages

• English (fluent)

What you get in return

This role offers a competitive salary, plus a benefits package including private medical health insurance.

Location and Contract Type

This is a full‑time, permanent position. The role is expected to be office‑based in London.

Fostering a culture of belonging and inclusivity

We’re committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and included. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we actively cultivate an inclusive culture where diversity thrives, and we empower our colleagues to drive meaningful change within our organisation through Employee Engagement initiatives and value champion networks. Like many of our peers, we recognize that fostering inclusivity is an ongoing journey, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to progress. By measuring our efforts through regular assessments and listening to the feedback of our employees, we strive to ensure that our initiatives are impactful and responsive to the evolving needs of our workforce. Together, we want to build a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, as we believe this is the foundation of innovation, creativity, and collective success.