Overview

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Chesamel Group is an agile consultancy headquartered in London, focused on driving extraordinary growth for forward-thinking businesses through innovative, bespoke solutions. The team challenges traditional thinking to deliver transformative business outcomes using human ingenuity and advanced technology. We listen with intent, connect brilliant minds, develop bold ideas, and create solutions so our partners achieve extraordinary success. Which is why some of the world’s biggest and best-known tech companies choose to work with us.

About the Client

Our client is a global leader in the real-time payments space, driving innovation across financial ecosystems. The organisation delivers cutting-edge solutions that connect billions of endpoints through seamless, secure, and intelligent payment experiences. With operations spanning the globe, the company is on a mission to power money movement for everyone, everywhere.

The Role

We are seeking a seasoned Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy Lead with 20+ years of experience to lead and execute strategic initiatives across global teams. This is a hands-on leadership role that will require collaboration across product, marketing, and sales teams—uniting diverse stakeholders under a common vision. The ideal candidate will bring not only strategic acumen but also operational precision, with the ability to roll up their sleeves to develop work plans, timelines, and executive-level communications.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of go-to-market strategies across international teams, primarily in the US and UK
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders (C-suite and VP-level), ensuring alignment on objectives and execution plans
• Build and manage project plans (e.g., Gantt charts), business cases, and performance tracking tools (e.g., Excel models)
• Drive alignment between Product, Marketing, Sales, and Operations teams to ensure cohesive delivery
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops and checkpoints to maintain momentum and accountability
• Create and present clear, concise executive-level updates and recommendations
• Support global coordination efforts with occasional travel as needed
• Foster team cohesion, addressing challenges proactively and diplomatically

Required Experience & Skills

• 20+ years of experience in go-to-market strategy, business planning, or program leadership in fintech, banking, or payments industries
• Strong executive presence and gravitas—able to gain trust and drive decisions at the C-level
• Equally comfortable with strategy and execution—must be hands-on, practical, and detail-oriented
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools (e.g., Gantt charts, Smartsheet, or MS Project)
• Exceptional communicator and relationship-builder, able to unify global, cross-functional teams
• Experience managing international teams and navigating cultural and organisational complexity
• Familiarity with payment platforms, cross-border money movement, or real-time payments is highly desirable

Details

• Type: Contract (6–12 months)
• Location: UK Based
• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Marketing
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services