Payment Partnerships Lead

Veritaz AB

Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in ensuring the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry. Assignment Description We are looking for an experienced Application Manager – Payment Solutions What You Will Work On Manage and continuously improve existing Payment Solutions Take ownership of an existing payment platform and ensure stable operations Ensure continuity of previously implemented payment solutions Monitor and manage risks related to payment processing and PCI DSS compliance Act as the primary contact between business users, restaurants, and technology vendors Support application management for POS systems and payment infrastructure Drive continuous improvements within payment and checkout solutions Coordinate incident management and improve operational transparency Ensure proactive application management and service delivery Document processes, procedures, operational routines, and decisions Collaborate closely with application owners and external partners Support compliance, governance, and quality assurance activities What You Bring Experience managing Payment Solutions or payment platforms Strong knowledge of PCI DSS and payment card security regulations Good understanding of POS (Point of Sale) systems and payment infrastructure Experience from Restaurant, Retail, Commerce, or similar industries is highly desirable Ability to quickly understand and manage existing system implementations Experience working with multiple vendors and external partners Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Experience with application management and service management Ability to identify risks and drive proactive improvements Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience with incident management and operational governance Experience with drive-through systems, retail technology, or franchise environments is an advantage Understanding of franchise operating models is considered a plus Structured, proactive, and self-driven working style Fluent communication skills in business and technical environments

Adyen

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.  For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. Payments Partnerships Manager We are looking for a commercially savvy Payments Partnerships Manager to join our Payments Partnerships team in Sydney, Australia. You'll be responsible for growing and enhancing our card products and local payment methods, while acting as the go-to expert on the Australian payments ecosystem. You will work with product managers, business analysts, and developers to build and lead new projects across our Australian, regional, and global partners. We are looking for someone who is flexible, thoughtful, and eager to tackle the problem in front of them while able to drive commercial strategy. In addition you will be responsible for driving adoption of our payment methods across merchant segments. This role requires a series of skills including: knowledge of a variety of partnerships and stakeholder engagement models, strategic thinking, initiative management, creativity, negotiations and an overall desire to be an accelerator for our business.  What you’ll do * Drive all aspects of the payment partnerships including prioritisation of key focus areas, structuring/negotiation of new initiatives, and ongoing partner management * Proactively manage our partners based in Australia, such as structuring QBRs, securing incentives and assist in troubleshooting issues with dev and ops teams  * Elevate Adyen’s influence & positioning through industry engagements, facilitating joint product development, co-marketing, and other opportunities * Develop and execute programs to further Adyen’s strategic goals and overall positioning in key markets and segments * Provide your expertise in discussing global payment trends, rules, and regulations with internal stakeholders * Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with our top merchants to provide insights as needed * Work closely with product managers in the development of new products * Manage escalations from local and global teams, and ensure resolution with the right teams at the payment partner Who you are * At least 7 years of experience managing accounts or partnerships in the cards payments sector * Deep knowledge of the payments landscape, with the critical thinking skills to comprehend and interpret emerging trends. * You'll be the primary point of contact for our payment partners across Australia and New Zealand, leading Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and representing Adyen in strategic partner discussions * Exceptional people skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships at all levels of management, both internally and externally * Make critical recommendations on decisions and dilemmas based on data, concisely translate that into actions and results, socialize them internally to get alignment and then execute them * The role itself has a commercial focus - you’re comfortable scoping and structurally planning a new implementation, jumping into meetings with an engineer, a marketer, and an account manager * You are able to work seamlessly with a global, multicultural team * You have a proven record of high-performance managing complex initiatives to achieve outstanding results. A strong understanding of the importance of data, providing actionable insights and tracking the success of those initiatives Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments  Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.  Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application! What’s next? Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility. This role is based out of our Sydney office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.

Adyen

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.  For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. Payment Partnerships Manager Adyen is looking for a Payment Partnerships Manager who will advance Adyen’s strategy and agenda with key payment methods in EMEA including card networks, local and alternative payment methods, and financial institutions. In this role you will drive high-impact partnerships for Adyen and use your influence and tenacity to build strong commercial collaborations across the region. You’ll work closely with a broad range of cross-functional stakeholders building strategic and successful relationships.  This is a full-time position based in our Amsterdam or London office reporting into our Head of Payment Partnerships for EMEA. What you’ll do * Manage strategic partnerships: Build and nurture relationships with leading payment methods at local and continental levels. Define and execute a proactive, multi-year strategy across a multitude of payment methods (card-based, bank-based, alternative) * Negotiate complex agreements and drive alignment with partners’ senior counterparts and internal stakeholders to ensure Adyen remains at the forefront of payments innovation * Deliver high-impact projects: Coordinate high-caliber, complex projects to improve financial and operational performance. Think strategically and implement effectively key initiatives at scale, solving key trade-offs and navigating between commercial opportunities and product challenges * Cross-Functional collaboration: Partner with product, commercial and finance teams to define and execute go-to-market strategies. Provide market insights to accelerate our product roadmap and commercialization efforts. Who you are * 5+ years relevant experience in payments strategic partnerships  * Deep knowledge of the payments landscape, with critical thinking skills to understand and interpret emerging trends  * Proven success in negotiating multi-year agreements and partnerships  * A strategic mindset paired with the ability to make data-driven decisions and execute operationally * Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders across different functions and organizational levels * Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment * Full professional proficiency (written and verbal) in English. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments  Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.  Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application! What’s next? Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility. This role is based out of our Amsterdam or London office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.