Director, Transaction Banking (Payments)

• Cash management & payments solutions to EMEA corporate clients
• Leading Corporate & Investment Bank, London.

About Our Client

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.

Job 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

• 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.

The Successful Applicant Experience & Skills

• 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.

What's on 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.