Senior Account Manager at Adyen

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FinTech, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

Commercial experience working within payments or financial services
A born networker with high energy, self-starter with a proven commercial and organisational strength, entrepreneurial track record and strong negotiation skills
A strategic thinker with excellent project management skills and the ability to lead and manage time-sensitive, cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial environment with little supervision
A natural communicator and team player, comfortable driving technical and commercial discussions
A problem solver, naturally curious and comfortable navigating ambiguity to find solutions for technical, commercial, and operational challenges
A cross functional project manager of commercial, operational, and technical projects
Have a hands-on mentality being able to set the path for your merchants, at the same time as making smart decisions on prioritisation and delegation while looking at short- and long term planning
Minimum of 8 years of experience in a client-facing, commercial role, like account management, consulting, or in the payments industry from a merchant side (bonus if in complex enterprise software, technical infrastructure or financial services)
Native Mandarin speaker and full professional proficiency in English
Solid expertise in the payments landscape
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

Relationship management: Build deep trusting relationships with decision makers and executives on our most strategic accounts. Establish a global network within Adyen and work collaboratively across cultures and time zones
Commercial acumen: Drive commercial negotiations with customers to win new business and close complex deals, while meeting strategic and financial targets for assigned accounts
Strategic consultation: Act as the human dimension of Adyen’s product by delivering payments expertise and guidance to customers. Use data to tell compelling stories and position yourself as a trusted partner and informed advisor
Leadership: Be a senior presence and source of knowledge on the team, and help others level up through training and mentorship
Project management: Be proactive and prioritize across multiple projects and teams to ensure thorough execution on cross-regional projects involving internal and external stakeholders
Feedback: Advocate and champion for your customers internally and serve as a feedback loop to influence Adyen’s product roadmap

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Relationship ManagementCommercial NegotiationsStrategic ConsultationPayments ExpertiseData AnalysisExecutive NetworkingEnterprise Account ManagementGlobal CollaborationLeadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Senior Account Manager role?

Commercial experience working within payments or financial services is required, along with being a born networker with high energy, self-starter qualities, proven commercial and organizational strength, entrepreneurial track record, and strong negotiation skills.

What does the company culture at Adyen look like?

Adyen fosters a fast-paced, diverse, and entrepreneurial environment where motivated individuals tackle unique challenges as a team, with opportunities for career ownership, collaboration across cultures and time zones, and delivering innovative solutions.

Is this Senior Account Manager position remote?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary for the Senior Account Manager role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Account Manager position?

Strong candidates are strategic thinkers with excellent project management skills, natural communicators and team players comfortable with technical and commercial discussions, and problem solvers who can lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment with little supervision.

Adyen

Global payments platform for businesses

About Adyen

Adyen simplifies and accelerates transactions for businesses by providing a comprehensive payments platform. This platform allows businesses to accept payments online, in-store, and on mobile devices. Adyen operates directly by processing payments without relying on third-party banks, which enables a seamless payment experience. The company serves a wide range of clients, from small startups to large enterprises, and generates revenue by charging transaction fees for each payment processed. Additionally, Adyen offers risk management tools to help businesses reduce fraud and chargebacks, as well as point-of-sale systems for in-store payments. Adyen's goal is to continuously innovate and expand its services to meet the diverse needs of its clients in the global payments industry.

Amsterdam, NetherlandsHeadquarters

2006Year Founded

$313.8MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Global exchange program

Adyen+

Delicious healthy lunches

Phantom share package

Yearly trip to Amsterdam

Normal course of life

Risks

Increased competition from Spendesk in the European market threatens Adyen's market share.

BNPL expansion may lead to regulatory scrutiny in consumer protection-focused regions.

Collaboration with Doctolib exposes Adyen to healthcare data privacy and security risks.

Differentiation

Adyen offers a unified platform for online, in-store, and mobile payments.

The company holds acquiring licenses, allowing direct payment processing without third-party banks.

Adyen's AI-powered Uplift suite optimizes payment conversion and fraud management.

Upsides

Partnership with Intuit expands reach among UK small and mid-market businesses.

Collaboration with Affirm taps into a $185 billion BNPL market opportunity.

Adyen's healthcare partnerships open new revenue streams in the European market.

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