Strategy Manager – Payments

Do you want to be a key pillar in the development of Swedbank’s Payments agenda?In Swedbank you have the opportunity to:

• Influence, formulate and execute on the strategic agenda for Group Cards & Payments by driving and supporting our transformation efforts, working closely with the Head of Payments & Accounts Sweden.
• Lead strategic and transformative initiatives, projects, and programs of various length and magnitude, often collaborating with senior decision-makers across the bank.
• Contribute to program plans and business cases (quantitative and qualitative), ensuring tangible results for our operations and profitability.
• Support and/or lead the continuous planning and follow-up of Payments development portfolio.
• Support and/or lead activities and analyses related to mergers & acquisitions, primarily focusing on Payments.
• Conduct follow-ups, efficient management reporting and maintain a structure for our deliveries.
• Take on diverse tasks, from strategic analyses and workshops to report writing.
• Ensure that Group Cards & Payments’ agenda aligns with the broader Swedbank Group agenda.

What isneeded in this role:

• Relevant academic background and 3-5+ years of work experience, ideally within Management Consulting (strategy / M&A / similar) or equivalent.

• Track record of successfully leading strategic projects and programs of various types, lengths and magnitudes.

• Strong analytical abilities and experience with relevant business/data/analysis models, frameworks and structures.

• Ability and track record of engaging stakeholders at all levels in an efficient and appropriate manner.

• Swedish and English proficiency.

• Advanced MS Office proficiency, primarily PowerPoint and Excel (strong corporate strategy/consulting toolbox).

• Prestigeless go-getter attitude with willingness to “get your hands dirty” with various analysis/administrative activities spread across the project and program management cycle.

• Track record of self-leadership and self-drive, able to work independently with no/limited guidance at times (if required).

• Ability to adopt a versatile work-setting mindset, putting in the work when needed, to meet deadlines.

• Collaborative spirit and strong commitment to team collaboration.

• Previous experience in Payments is advantageous but not a pre-requisite.

What we offer when you join us:

• An open, simple and caring culture
• Opportunity to create the best experience for our customers
• An international, sustainable and inclusive work environment
• Development opportunities and advancement in your career
• Flexible working options
• Access to Group performance program, company pension plan, optional health insurance, and other benefits

"Join our team and...

be a part of a team of strategy professionals who are jointly delivering on Swedbank’s cards and payments agenda”.Anel Mulisic, your future manager

We look forward to receiving your application by 19.01.2025.

Location:Stockholm, Sweden

Recruiting manager:Anel Mulisic, +46 70 971 63 61

We may begin the selection during the application period, so we welcome your

We want to inform you that the recruitment process may be delayed due to Christmas holidays.

We have made our choice regarding recruitment media and therefore kindly decline contact with ad sellers or sellers of other recruitment services.Swedbank does not discriminate anybody based on gender, age, sexual orientation or sexual identity, ethnicity, religion or disability – everybody is welcome.

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