Head of Account Management (U.K)

Join Adyen, a leading global payment company, as the Head of Account Management for the UK. In this role, you will lead the UK Account Management team, drive sustainable growth, scale high-performing leaders, and ensure merchant excellence. You will be a key member of the UK Leadership team and play a critical role in defining the next chapter of Adyen's growth.

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Team Leads and Account Managers to drive strategic growth for critical Merchants.
• Define and execute an ambitious 2-3 year growth strategy for the UK market, staying ahead of market trends and regulatory shifts.
• Serve as the executive sponsor for the largest UK merchants, partnering at the C-level to influence global payment strategies.
• Disciplined & Accountable: You own the message and bring calm to the team during change. You are regarded as a trustworthy and accountable partner across all departments
• Strategic & Commercial Heavyweight: You possess a sharp commercial edge and push your managers to think bigger and bolder rather than playing it safe
• Entrepreneurial & Humble: A self-starter who thrives in change, remaining grounded and collaborative while being ambitious for the team’s success
• Analytical & Technical: Comfortable with quantitative analysis and have a high aptitude for the payments industry
• A Master Communicator: You can distill complex technical or financial concepts into clear, actionable insights for executive stakeholders
• A Seasoned Leader: Proven track record of managing managers and scaling large, multi-level teams
• Strategic Mindset: Proven ability to move beyond tactical execution to long-term partnership scaling
• 10+ years of experience in senior leadership roles within Account Management, Business Development, or a related commercial field
• Proven experience in Enterprise Payments or Fintech is strongly preferred, given the maturity of the UK market
• Deep experience building and scaling large teams within the UK market; a strong network within the UK enterprise space is a significant plus
• Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!