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Strategy Associate

  • Team Other
  • Location Denver, Colorado, United States
  • Position Type Full time
  • Reference Number R0074411
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Job Description

Ready to take your career global?


Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Strategy Associate to join our ever evolving SMB Transformation & Integration Team and help shape the future of global commerce.


What you'll own


  • Lead corporate strategy, strategic planning, business development, and M&A/joint venture initiatives to drive company growth and long-term value creation.
  • Partner with executive leadership to define organizational vision, goals, strategic priorities, and the overall roadmap for success.
  • Design and manage strategic planning processes, supporting the development of mid- and long-range business plans across the organization.
  • Lead acquisition, divestiture, and joint venture activities, including pipeline development, target evaluation, due diligence, negotiations, deal structuring, and transaction execution.
  • Build and cultivate strategic partnerships, identifying and securing new business opportunities with prospective partners and stakeholders.
  • Conduct internal consulting engagements, developing business plans, performing market and financial analysis, and delivering executive-level recommendations and presentations

What you'll bring


  • Supports corporate strategy, strategic planning, business development, M&A, joint ventures, and internal consulting initiatives.
  • Partners with executive leadership to define business vision, strategic priorities, and long-term growth objectives.
  • Assists in developing and executing mid- to long-range business plans across company segments.
  • Supports acquisition, divestiture, joint venture, and partnership opportunities through pipeline management, due diligence, negotiation, deal structuring, and transaction execution.
  • Serves as a strategic advisor on consulting engagements, providing insights and recommendations to business leaders.
  • Develops business plans, executive presentations, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership audiences.
  • Conducts market, competitive, operational, and financial analysis to identify opportunities, address risks, and support informed decision-making.

It's a bonus if you have


  • Relevant Experience or Degree in: Business, Finance, Economics, or Engineering; Combination of relevant training and/ or experience in lieu of degree
  • Typically Minimum 6 Years Relevant Experience
  • Master's Degree - Strongly prefers MBA
  • Investment banking or with a consulting firm or working in a corporate strategy/mergers and acquisitions team

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.


What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.


Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.



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Our Benefits

Explore the benefits we offer in the USA

  • My Health

    We offer access to medical coverage that supports the health and wellbeing for you and your family.

  • My Money

    In addition to base salary, you may be eligible for bonuses and/or equity awards, determined by role, level, impact, and our policies.

    My Lifestyle

    We have a dedicated Wellness Week each year – which includes an extra paid day off - so you can take time to relax, recharge and invest in your wellbeing.

  • My Family

    FLEX, our family inclusion community, offers support for all Globalpayers at every stage, from raising families to caring for loved ones

  • My Time Off

    We offer paid time off and public holidays so you can rest, recharge and spend time on what matters most.

    Application steps

    Submit Your Application

    Here's where we'll learn a little about you, why you want to join Global Payments, and why you'd be a good addition to our team. You'll also need to upload your resume and a cover letter too.

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    Application Review

    Once you’ve submitted your application, Globalpayers will review it and see if you’re a good match for the role, team and culture. If you’re successful, we'll invite you for an interview where we can get to know each other better.

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    Interview with a Globalpayer

    This is the time where we get to know you better, and your opportunity to learn more about us. The best way to thrive is to bring your whole self to the conversation. We’ll ask about your skills and experiences, as well as your career aspirations. Depending on the role, you might have multiple interviews with various Globalpayers.

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    Offer and Onboarding

    The exciting part! If you’re the best candidate, your recruiter will be in touch to confirm your offer. If you accept, we’ll walk you through the next steps of what you can expect during your background check and onboarding process to get you ready to become an official Globalpayer.

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