Director, Transaction Banking (Payments)

The employer is a prominent organisation within the financial services industry, known for its established presence and robust banking operations. Operating on a large scale, the company is committed to providing innovative solutions and exceptional service to its clients.

Description

Exciting opportunity for a Director, Transaction Banking (Payments) with a leading Corporate & Investment Bank, London.

A leading corporate & investment bank is seeking a senior Payments leader to shape and drive the organisation's EMEA payments strategy. This is a high‑impact role within a growing Transaction Banking division that delivers cash management and payments solutions to corporate and institutional clients across the region.

The organisation is undergoing a significant expansion of its payments capabilities and is looking for an experienced professional who can bring vision, innovation, and deep market expertise to build future‑ready solutions.

Role Overview

As Director and Head of Payments for the EMEA region, you will:

• Define and deliver the regional payments product strategy.
• Lead the development of innovative solutions, including digital payments, real-time processing, and emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain.
• Own the full product lifecycle-vision, design, execution, commercial performance, risk, and control.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across sales, technology, operations, treasury, and risk.
• Ensure strong governance, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience.
• Build and manage a high-performing team of payments experts.

This role is central to expanding the organisation's client base, enhancing product competitiveness, and driving revenue growth across EMEA.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute payments product strategy for corporate and institutional clients.
• Identify market trends, regulatory changes, client needs, and competitive dynamics to inform product design.
• Manage pricing, revenue optimisation, cost control, and product performance metrics.
• Provide subject matter expertise on payment systems, clearing schemes, and digital channels.
• Support the creation of marketing materials, product training, and stakeholder education.
• Represent the organisation through industry engagement and thought leadership.
• Lead on risk management, compliance, and audit requirements within the payments product suite.

Profile

Exciting opportunity for a Director, Transaction Banking (Payments) with a leading Corporate & Investment Bank, London.

Experience & Skills

The ideal candidate will bring:

• 10+ years' experience in payments product management or related domains.
• Deep knowledge of the payments ecosystem, including key EMEA and global rails (e.g., SWIFT, SEPA, Faster Payments, Open Banking).
• Strong understanding of digital transformation, regulatory frameworks, and emerging payments technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership in shaping strategy, managing teams, and delivering measurable results.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working in a complex, matrixed organisation.

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support (physical and mental health).
• Learning and development programmes, career progression pathways, and opportunities to work on high‑profile initiatives.
• An inclusive culture that values diversity, authenticity, and professional growth.