SEPA Sales & Strategy Consultant - Remote Contract

Location: UK (Remote)

Contract Length: 3 months initially

Rate: £500 -£700 a day outside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Sales & Strategy Consultant with deep knowledge of European payment systems (SEPA, SCT, SDD, and Instant Payments) to help drive adoption among banks and financial institutions.
This individual will play a key role in advising C-level decision-makers on the strategic and commercial advantages of SEPA, while also designing go-to-market approaches and closing high-value consulting or technology engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the subject-matter expert (SME) for SEPA and European payments modernization.

• Develop and deliver strategic sales pitches, presentations, and proposals that clearly articulate the commercial and operational benefits of SEPA participation.

• Engage with banks, PSPs, and payment technology providers to promote SEPA solutions, compliance, and value creation.

• Conduct market analysis to identify potential clients, key decision-makers, and SEPA adoption opportunities.

• Collaborate with internal product and regulatory teams to ensure alignment between SEPA strategy and client goals.

• Lead stakeholder workshops to help clients understand SEPA frameworks (SCT, SDD, Instant SEPA) and related technologies (ISO 20022, PSD2, Open Banking).

• Support deal structuring, RFP responses, and partnership agreements.

• Represent the organization at industry events and conferences to build visibility and authority in the payments space.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven background in sales, strategy or consulting within banking, fintech or payments.

• Strong understanding of SEPA, ISO 20022, cross-border euro payments, and related regulatory frameworks.

• Experience selling to or advising financial institutions - ideally with an established network across European banks or PSPs.

• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with ability to translate complex payment concepts into compelling business value.

• Experience designing go-to-market strategies and leading commercial negotiations.