Senior FinTech Commercial Lead

job summary:

A global industry leader is launching a high-priority strategic initiative to accelerate its FinTech and Payments growth within the US market. We are seeking a seasoned professional with deep payments expertise and a consulting mindset to lead and deliver high-impact commercial projects as a central part of this expansion.

Scope of Engagement

The selected consultant will be embedded within the US FinTech Commercial team in New York City, working in close partnership with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and strategic execution.

Direct Impact: You will drive the localized roadmap for a world-class digital ecosystem.

Executive Alignment: This project is sponsored by the Head of North America FinTech, providing direct executive visibility and ensuring alignment with global business priorities.

Collaborative Environment: You will act as a bridge between commercial strategy and operational execution, operating side-by-side with cross-functional leadership to scale payment solutions in a competitive domestic landscape.

Location: New York City

Duration: 7 Months (Consulting Engagement)

location: New York City, New York

job type: Contract

salary: $80 - 100 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

Execute US FinTech Strategy: Collaborate with senior leadership to design and implement comprehensive go-to-market plans for domestic payment solutions, including market sizing, opportunity assessment, and multi-year execution roadmaps.

Drive Revenue and Cost Optimization: Identify and deliver commercial initiatives to unlock incremental revenue and efficiency, specifically through optimizing payment acceptance, fraud mitigation, chargeback management, and strategic contract negotiations.

Expand Strategic Partnerships: Lead the identification, negotiation, and lifecycle management of key partnerships with major financial institutions and card networks (e.g., Visa/Mastercard) to drive value across the corporate ecosystem.

Cross-Functional Alignment: Facilitate high-impact collaboration across Product, Legal, Operations, Fraud, and Treasury teams to ensure seamless execution and total alignment with core business priorities.

Executive Communication: Prepare actionable business cases and performance updates, translating complex technical payment solutions into engaging, visual narratives for executive-level decision-making.

Value Creation Beyond Payments: Explore and scale non-traditional value streams, including data insights, marketing sponsorships, and distribution enhancements through strategic FinTech integration.

qualifications:

Experience (6+ years) in payments, FinTech strategy, commercial partnerships, and

business development-ideally with a proven track record in the US market.

- Strong analytical and strategic planning skills, with the ability to size markets, prioritize

opportunities, and deliver P&L-positive results.

- Demonstrated success in the inception and execution of complex projects, from initial

concept through to delivery and measurable impact.

- Expertise in stakeholder management and cross-functional project delivery.

- Communication and storytelling abilities, especially in executive and visual formats.

- A passion for innovation and value creation beyond core payments, including data driven and partnership-led initiatives.

Why Engage with This Project?

- Embedded Collaboration: Work as an integral part of the US-based FinTech

commercial team, ensuring your expertise is fully leveraged and your impact is

immediate.

- Executive Sponsorship: Benefit from direct support and alignment with the Head Benefit from direct support and alignment with the Head of

North America FinTech Commercial team.

- Impact: Shape the future of payments for a global leader in travel and e-commerce.

- Innovation: Drive projects that go beyond payments, influencing marketing, data, and

customer experience.

- Visibility: Present directly to executive leadership, influencing strategic direction.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.