At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead relationships with major card schemes and drive commercial success across Europe.
- Company: Join a leading financial institution committed to innovation and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance incentives, and continuous development opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on collaboration and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the payments industry while growing your career.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in payments leadership with strong negotiation and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Job Description
Working within the European commercial team covering all scheme related activity, management and operations.
The role holder will be driven by achieving consistently improving commercial outcomes that are materially important to the European business.
The position requires a strategic and synchronized perspective, extraordinary stakeholder management, and tried and tested change and leadership skills coupled with intellectual curiosity to identify new ideas, challenge the status quo and ultimately be passionate about our relationships with schemes.
- Main Role Responsibilities
- Acts as a liaison with card schemes, including but not limited too Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Amex, UPI, JCB.
- Coaches, supports and optimises the team and their associated processes.
- Maintains knowledge of all products and services offered by card schemes.
- Commercial negotiations with the schemes and contract negotiations with partners.
- Day to day performance management and analysis, driving enablement for volume growth.
- Ensures the consistent and successful implementation of centralized initiatives and communications at the local market level.
- Actively participates and drives relevant projects with value-based outcomes.
- Support with customer facing discussion on cards to drive acceptance Implementation/roll out of Operational process efficiencies and/or Gap analysis for the relevant scheme, working with operations and compliance.
- Will run the management process across all Scheme related KPI within the European financial plan, running forecasts, RCA and control of action planning.
- Role Requirements
- 5+ years in a payments industry as a leader or director.
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of contractual opportunities.
- Good knowledge or European payments landscape.
- Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Ability to work cross functionally and across different markets.
- Good organizational and project management skills.
- Effective presentation and strong verbal and written communication skills.
This role requires working from a U. S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.
Accessibility
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.
If you need adjustments at any stage of the application or hiring process, please contact your recruiter for guidance and support.
Total Rewards
Bank is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices in line with local regulatory and legal requirements.
Our total rewards approach is designed to attract, retain, and support top talent while ensuring equal pay for work of equal value.
We offer a market-competitive compensation package that includes
Clearly defined salary ranges aligned with industry benchmarks and internal equity standards.
Performance-based incentives for eligible employees (as defined by relevant plan rules), awarded through transparent, objective criteria that recognize both individual and company performance.
Inclusive equitable benefits that are accessible to all employees and focused around our 3 main pillars of financial wellbeing, health & wellness).
Continuous development opportunities including training, education support, and career progression pathways based on inclusive and transparent criteria.
Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and milestones for all.
We regularly review our compensation and benefits to ensure they remain competitive, inclusive, and responsive to employee needs and market trends.
Further details of the compensation package will be provided upon application.
We encourage candidates to explore the full value of our offer, including monetary and non-monetary benefits, at Employee benefits and development | U. S. Bank | Elavon.
Closing Date
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
We aim to provide timely updates throughout the process and encourage early applications to ensure consideration.
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U.S. Bank is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and inclusivity, offering a dynamic work culture where individuals can thrive from Day One. With a commitment to transparent practices and a comprehensive benefits package, employees are empowered to explore new skills and career paths while contributing to meaningful financial solutions for over 1.5 million customers globally. The supportive environment fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in the financial services sector.
