Partnerships Manager - Issuer Advocacy

About the role

Role requires a hybrid schedule, working 3 days per week from either our Cincinnati, Denver, or Atlanta HUB.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow issuer relationships to improve authorization rates, reduce fraud, and enhance customer experience
• Use data insights to drive measurable performance improvements and influence issuer behavior
• Lead commercial negotiations to expand partnerships across products, services, and regions
• Deliver impactful business reviews that highlight performance, uncover opportunities, and strengthen trust
• Collaborate cross-functionally to execute data initiatives, align stakeholders, and expand the payments ecosystem

Requirements

• Experience in payments, fintech, or financial services with knowledge of issuers, networks, or banking partnerships
• Proven track record of building and growing strategic relationships that drive commercial and performance outcomes
• Strong understanding of payment drivers (e.g., authorization rates, fraud, interchange)
• Skilled in negotiations and influencing cross-functional, global stakeholders
• Data-driven, detail-oriented, and proactive mindset with the ability to balance strategy and execution

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.