The role in a Snapshot
Join us as a Senior Manager, Payment Systems that oversees the management, optimisation, and strategic development of the organisation's payment systems. This role involves ensuring the efficiency, security, and scalability of payment processes, managing internal and external relationships with payment service providers. The Senior Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, drive process improvements, and align payment systems with the company's financial strategies and objectives.

Location: Vienna, Berlin, Madrid or Milan

Join our talented team and work in a hybrid format from our offices

Your Role in Our Journey

Oversee the daily operations of the payment systems, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments.
Manage and maintain payment platforms, gateways, and related financial systems.
Create optimal payment strategies (scoring of customers, how many instalments, at which time of the month)
Work with subsidiaries to reduce trapped cash and optimise working capital
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies.
Identify opportunities for system enhancements and lead initiatives to improve efficiency, security, and user experience.
Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies to keep the company's payment systems current and competitive.
Manage relationships with payment service providers, banks, and other financial institutions.
Negotiate contracts and service level agreements with vendors to ensure cost-effective and reliable services.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the organisation, to align payment systems with business needs.
Monitor and manage risks associated with payment systems, including fraud prevention and detection.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain the integrity and security of payment systems.
Oversee the preparation of financial reports related to payment systems.
Conduct analyses to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.

Your impact:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. An advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., ACCA) is preferred.
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in finance or payment systems.
Strong knowledge of payment processing, financial systems, and related technologies.
Proven experience in managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in English.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Your way to unlock your full potential

Disrupting Education: Join us for a unique opportunity to disrupt the traditional education landscape. It's not just a job; it's a chance to be part of something big and meaningful.
Global Dream Team: Say hello to an international and diverse crew of thinkers, doers, and magic makers. Get ready to be inspired daily by your colleagues from around the world.
Work, Your Way: We offer a flexible, hybrid work environment that respects your need for work-life harmony with 2/3 remote days a week & 5 fully remote weeks a year so you can shine in a way that suits you best.
Office Shenanigans: Our regular team and office events will keep your spirits high. We believe in bonding, celebrating, and having a blast together.
Strength in Unity: Join one of our GoStudent Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and be part of communities that champion causes you're passionate about.
Growing is LIT: The sky's the limit in our EdTech playground. Access a wide array of online and in-person learning and development opportunities to build your career as high as your dreams can take you.
Support Around the Clock: We've got your back 24/7. Enjoy a comprehensive Employee Support Programme that's not just for you but for your loved ones too.

Life at GoStudent:

Do you want to reimagine education together with us and join a mission to believe in?

GoStudent is one of the world’s leading tutoring providers and education platforms. We’re also a unicorn and have raised more than €675m investment to date. Together with our acquisitions Seneca Learning, Tus Media and Studienkreis, we currently support more than 11 million families each month to fulfil our vision to help each student reach their full potential.

We are passionate about disrupting the future of education and making a real impact. Join our journey and unlock your creativity and advance your career by mastering exciting challenges together with an international, driven team. We are here to support your goals and to discover how far we can reach by growing smarter and stronger together. If this sounds good to you, then join us now and unlock your full potential.

Openness Statement

At GoStudent, we are an open and welcoming bunch that values your unique skills, passion, and potential. We don't hire based on age, gender, nationality, or political views, but rather focus on your talent and motivation to contribute to the future of learning. Even if you are a unicorn - just as GoStudent is: if you believe that you can make a positive impact, we encourage you to throw your hat in the ring & to apply, regardless of whether you meet every requirement. Our team is diverse, and we believe that this diversity fosters creativity and innovation, making us a better company. Join us in reimagining the future of learning!

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