Director, Transaction Banking - Payments (EMEA)

London Permanent View Job Description
We are supporting a key Director-level hire within an EMEA Transaction Banking team. This is a highly strategic role with a strong emphasis on sales enablement, client solutions, and commercial delivery, rather than a purely product management remit.
  • Cash management & payments solutions to EMEA corporate clients
  • Leading International 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



Reporting into senior leadership within the function, the role sits at the intersection of payments strategy, client coverage, and solution design, with a mandate to materially accelerate growth across an expanding EMEA payments franchise.

Whilst the role retains ownership of payments strategy and product direction, the primary focus is on driving client outcomes and revenue generation. This includes partnering closely with Coverage and Sales teams to originate opportunities, shape tailored cash and payments solutions, and support complex client discussions across corporate and institutional segments.

Key aspects of the role include:

  • Acting as a senior solutions lead for payments, supporting deal origination and converting pipeline into revenue
  • Embedding payments capabilities into broader transaction banking propositions, with a clear focus on client adoption and commercial impact
  • Collaborating with Sales, Coverage, and Product teams to design, position and deliver differentiated client solutions
  • Representing the platform externally with clients and across the market as a payments specialist and trusted advisor
  • Contributing to the evolution of the payments offering, but with a practical, front-office and client-facing orientation

The Successful Applicant



This hire is part of a broader ambition to scale the payments business beyond its traditional client base and compete more aggressively across EMEA. As such, they are seeking an individual who combines deep payments expertise with strong commercial instincts, stakeholder engagement, and a track record of supporting revenue growth.

The successful candidate will likely come from a transaction banking / payments background with meaningful exposure to client-facing activity, and will be comfortable operating in a matrix environment where influence, collaboration, and execution are key.

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.



Contact
Tara Bagley
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6945836
Phone number
+44 207 645 1434

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Corporate / Wholesale Banker
Sector
Financial Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tara Bagley
Consultant phone
+44 207 645 1434
Job reference
JN-022026-6945836