Global Sector Senior Manager – Payments & Fintech

Overview

In this role you will partner with the Global Sector Leader to shape and execute the Payments & Fintech agenda within BCG’s Financial Institutions Practice. You will analyze performance, lead strategic initiatives, and coordinate governance to improve commercial outcomes and investment decisions. You’ll drive cross‑functional collaboration, with opportunities to influence senior leaders and elevate sector visibility. This role offers impact at global scale, blending finance, tech, and business strategy to transform the payments landscape.

Responsibilities

• Define, prioritise and execute sector strategy with sector leadership
• Monitor performance metrics and provide insights to support decisions
• Drive strategic initiatives across the global business
• Manage sector investments and Innovation Fund planning, budgeting and governance
• Establish operating rhythms, governance and leadership forums for execution
• Collaborate with Marketing and other teams on publications, events, and sector visibility
• Lead affiliation and engagement activities to strengthen cross‑border collaboration
• Support growth initiatives with the broader Financial Institutions Management & Operations team

Key requirements

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in consulting, strategy, business management, operations, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree or equivalent preferred
• Ability to drive strategic initiatives and manage complex programs in a global, matrixed environment
• Strong business judgement and analytical capabilities with data‑driven decision making
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and build credibility across diverse teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for senior leadership
• Strong project and stakeholder management, with ability to balance priorities and execute independently
• High discretion and professionalism with sensitive information
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and related collaboration tools

• cross‑functional collaboration
• influence and credibility with senior stakeholders
• clear written and verbal communication
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• collaboration tools

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