Global Payments Partnerships Senior Lead (12-month FTC)
Maynooth, Ireland
About Us at GoCardless
GoCardless is a global bank payment company. Over 100,000 businesses, from start-ups to household names, use GoCardless to collect and send payments through direct debit, real-time payments, and open banking.
GoCardless processes US$130bn+ of payments annually across 30+ countries, helping customers collect and send both recurring and one-off payments without the chasing, stress, or expensive fees. We leverage AI-powered solutions to improve payment success and reduce fraud. With open banking connectivity to over 2,500 banks, we enable our customers to make faster, more informed decisions.
Our headquarters are in the UK, with additional offices in Australia, France, Ireland, Latvia, and the United States.
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The role
We are seeking a new team member for our Global Payment Partnership team to manage our European partner relationships on a 12-month FTC basis (maternity cover). Reporting to the Director, Global Payment Partnerships, you will work closely with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Operations teams. Your responsibilities include managing our SEPA payment partners, working with banks and third parties to expand coverage, enhance our product, build industry relationships, and support sales.
What excites you
* Managing relationships with European banking partners
* Negotiating pricing, processing limits, and contract terms
* Conducting annual due diligence reviews with banking partners
* Being the internal and external SEPA payments subject matter expert
* Understanding customer pain points and proactively removing friction
* Creating internal content and guides to enhance company knowledge
* Leading cross-functional projects related to our SEPA product, ensuring visibility and delivery
* Innovating with partners and scheme providers to develop new solutions
What excites us
* Experience managing payment partners and relationships
* Strong project management skills; structured and deadline-oriented
* Excellent networking abilities and industry presence
* Resilience and persistence in slow-moving negotiations
* Experience negotiating pricing and contracts
* Understanding of due diligence processes, with successful past experience
* Macro understanding of the payments landscape
* Strong research skills and problem-solving abilities
* Excellent written communication skills for training and documentation
* Ability to understand and explain technical solutions
* Fluency in French (verbally and in writing) is preferred
Base salary ranges are based on role, level, location, and market data. Our approach is to offer between the minimum and the mid-point (€84,800 - €106,000) until performance is assessed. Final offers will consider experience, interview performance, budgets, and internal parity.
The Good Stuff!
* Wellbeing: Medical cover and support
* Work Away Scheme: Work from anywhere up to 90 days/year
* Adaptive Working: Hybrid model with flexible in-office days
* Equity: Share in our success
* Parental leave: Support for your family journey
* Time Off: Holidays, volunteer days, wellness days
Life at GoCardless
Our values guide us: starting with why, making it happen, acting with integrity, caring deeply, and remaining humble. These values shape our culture and our impactful work towards our vision.
Diversity & Inclusion
We’re building the payment network of the future with a diverse team. As of July 2024, our demographics include:
* 45% women
* 23% Black, Asian, Mixed, or Other
* 10% LGBTQIA+
* 9% neurodiverse
* 2% disabled
Learn more about our Employee Resource Groups and D&I objectives in our reports.
Sustainability at GoCardless
We’re committed to reducing our environmental impact and promoting a climate-positive future through initiatives like the Tech Zero coalition. Discover our sustainability action plan.
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