Global Payments Partnerships Senior Lead (12-month FTC)Maynooth, Ireland
About Us at GoCardlessGoCardless 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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If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply! The roleWe 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 youManaging relationships with European banking partnersNegotiating pricing, processing limits, and contract termsConducting annual due diligence reviews with banking partnersBeing the internal and external SEPA payments subject matter expertUnderstanding customer pain points and proactively removing frictionCreating internal content and guides to enhance company knowledgeLeading cross-functional projects related to our SEPA product, ensuring visibility and deliveryInnovating with partners and scheme providers to develop new solutionsWhat excites usExperience managing payment partners and relationshipsStrong project management skills; structured and deadline-orientedExcellent networking abilities and industry presenceResilience and persistence in slow-moving negotiationsExperience negotiating pricing and contractsUnderstanding of due diligence processes, with successful past experienceMacro understanding of the payments landscapeStrong research skills and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent written communication skills for training and documentationAbility to understand and explain technical solutionsFluency in French (verbally and in writing) is preferredBase 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 supportWork Away Scheme: Work from anywhere up to 90 days/yearAdaptive Working: Hybrid model with flexible in-office daysEquity: Share in our successParental leave: Support for your family journeyTime Off: Holidays, volunteer days, wellness daysLife at GoCardlessOur 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 & InclusionWe're building the payment network of the future with a diverse team.
As of July 2024, our demographics include:
45% women23% Black, Asian, Mixed, or Other10% LGBTQIA+9% neurodiverse2% disabledLearn more about our Employee Resource Groups and D&I objectives in our reports.
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