Sr Manager, Payment Partnerships

Oversee tactical plans to execute the payment partnership strategy effectively. Cultivate and manage relationships with mid-to-senior-level stakeholders at partner organizations. Negotiate agreements that align with strategic goals and deliver value to both parties. Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., product, marketing, legal) to implement partnership initiatives. Monitor partnership performance metrics to ensure alignment with business objectives. Identify opportunities for collaboration to enhance product offerings and market reach. Respond proactively to changes in industry regulations and competitive trends. Drive partnership goals and progress to internal stakeholders. Facilitate knowledge sharing between internal teams and external partners to drive innovation. Support the Director in shaping long-term strategies and preparing for executive-level discussions. Manage all aspects of the payment partnership including prioritization of key focus areas, structuring / negotiation of new initiatives, processing effectiveness and and ongoing partner management. Responsible for partner performance tracking/reporting, and project management activities Support Bank and Card Processing Partnerships primarily in France and support regionally as required Provide your expertise in discussing French and broader payment trends, rules and regulations with internal stakeholders Support GR & Regulatory teams with interactions and engagement primarily in France 8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. 8+ years' experience in related fields, with expertise in banking or payments Enterprise-level business development or relationship management experience Experience in managing external partners/vendors ; strong relationship-management and commercial negotiation skills Strong understanding of Payments market and industry in France Track record of working independently and effectively in a cross-functional and matrixed environment French speaker