Senior Sales Solution Manager – Cards – UK & Europe
Global Banking & Payments Technology Leader
Location: Based in London (Hybrid) or Frankfurt or any major EU/CH city
ANKH ID: 235
ANKH Executive has been exclusively retained to appoint a Senior Sales Solution Manager – Cards UK & Europe for a global market leader in banking and payments technology.
Following a significant strategic acquisition in the cards issuing and processing sector, the organisation has further consolidated its leadership position across Europe.
This appointment forms part of the International Banking Solutions Growth Office and represents a high-impact regional leadership mandate.
The Opportunity
This role carries responsibility to:
- Build, elevate and lead the European Cards Solution Consulting function
- Define and execute regional presales strategy
- Oversee strategic enterprise pursuits and complex RFI/RFP programmes
- Provide senior-level expertise on Tier-1 deals
- Partner closely with Sales, Product, Client Engagement and Professional Services leadership
- Influence major issuing and digital transformation initiatives across banks and FinTechs
The compensation package reflects the seniority and strategic importance of this mandate and is aligned with leading European banking technology leadership benchmarks.
Candidate Profile
- Deep domain expertise in Cards Issuing & Processing (UK & Europe)
• Strong commercial and technical acumen
• Experience across Debit, Credit, Prepaid and BNPL propositions
• Background in SaaS and licensed enterprise solution positioning
• Proven leadership within presales / solution consulting environments
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder influence capability
Relevant Technology & Industry Exposure
Experience in enterprise card issuing and payments processing platforms from vendors such as:
FIS, Fiserv (including First Data), Worldline, ACI Worldwide, HPS (PowerCARD), BPC (SmartVista), OpenWay (Way4), TSYS, Global Payments, Nexi, Netcetera, Paymentology, Marqeta, Visa (including Pismo), Mastercard Processing, or comparable providers of card issuing processing, digital issuing, CMS transformation and large-scale payments infrastructure.
PROCESS & TIMELINE
Urgent Hire!
Our process includes:
- Targeted identification & discreet outreach
- Introductory qualification call
- Completion of structured assessment template
- ANKH final interview via Teams (video & screen share) prior to client submission
Application & Confidential Enquiries
Due to strict client timelines, early engagement is strongly encouraged.
Applications should be submitted to:
apply@ankhexecutive.com
Given the regional scope of this mandate, candidates must be currently based in the UK and operating at a senior leadership level within Cards Issuing & Processing.
For individuals who assess themselves at 95%+ alignment with the mandate, confidential enquiries may be directed to:
Adam
+41 76 729 33 63 (WhatsApp)
Due to the volume and selectivity of this search, only closely aligned candidates will receive a response.
Equal Opportunity & Confidentiality
ANKH Executive and its client are equal opportunity employers. All applications are considered without regard to gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
Due to the confidential nature of this mandate, shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly. An NDA will be required prior to the release of full client details.
If you do not hear from us within 15 days of your application, please consider that your profile has not been shortlisted on this occasion. With your consent, we will retain your details for consideration for future relevant opportunities.
