Strategic Initiatives Consultant, Merchant Services
Core
Partner with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities, evaluate strategic options, and drive high-priority initiatives within the Merchant Acquiring business to support near-term objectives and long-term business goals.
Role type
Senior IC strategic initiatives consultant (payments/merchant services)
Builds
Strategic initiatives, executive presentations, and operational improvements for the Merchant Services division
Domain
Financial Services / Payments / Merchant Acquiring
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning, business execution, cross-functional project leadership, stakeholder management, data analysis, executive presentation development, process optimization, financial acumen, risk management, change management
Preferred skills
Payments ecosystem knowledge, merchant acquiring expertise, FinTech experience, program management, business transformation, organizational effectiveness, advanced PowerPoint/storytelling, influence without authority
Technologies
PowerPoint, executive dashboards, scorecards
Responsibilities
Lead and support complex cross-functional initiatives advancing strategic priorities; Analyze business performance and market trends to develop actionable recommendations; Coordinate efforts across multiple lines of business to align stakeholders; Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance execution; Develop executive-level presentations and strategic narratives; Monitor progress against strategic objectives and KPIs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC