Executive Director, Payments Corporate Development & Partnerships Greater London, United Kingdom Area

The Company is seeking an Executive Director to support strategic growth through mergers and acquisitions, investments, and commercial partnerships. The role involves sourcing and evaluating opportunities, leading transaction workstreams from origination and diligence through approvals and closing, and developing financial models, valuations, business cases, and executive materials. The successful candidate will coordinate with business and control stakeholders, manage partner relationships, and support post-deal planning, performance tracking, and governance. They will also monitor market and regulatory developments and help ensure transactions align with applicable requirements and risk frameworks. Candidates should have experience in corporate development, strategic partnerships, investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, venture capital, or a related transaction-focused field, along with a strong understanding of startups and early-stage investment and partnership landscapes. Demonstrated success developing commercial partnerships, strong financial modeling and analytical skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders are required. The role also calls for sound judgment, consultative problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight timelines. Knowledge of global payments and transaction banking technology, excellent communication skills, professionalism, discretion, and a collaborative, client-focused approach are preferred.

Hiring Company

JPMorgan Chase & Co.