2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsPaymenttools is on a mission to transform the payment landscape for retailers in Europe. With more than 4,4 billion visitors per year in our more than 15,000 REWE Group stores and travel agencies in 21 countries we know exactly what consumers and merchants need when exchanging goods for money. We strongly believe in making payments seamless and invisible, linking them with value added services within the framework of a reliable identity service. Our mantra: #wesolvepayn. We blend cutting-edge technology with stringent security to protect sensitive payment data while nurturing innovation in a cloud-native tech environment.You translate entrepreneurial ambition into a robust corporate strategy: clearly prioritized, well-structured, with a strong business case and a concrete path to execution. You work closely with the executive team and key departments - bringing focus, steering capability, and decision-readiness to the organization.Your tasksDevelop an integrated corporate strategy based on market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and economic viabilityTranslate strategy into a structured execution plan - including focus areas, resource requirements, roadmaps, and ownershipAssess and enhance product-market fit and derive scalable growth approaches (including portfolio and go-to-market strategies)Collaborate closely with the CEO, Product, Sales, and Finance to establish a shared strategic direction and governancePrepare and communicate the strategy in a way that resonates with executive leadership and investors - with a clear storyline, KPIs, and prioritization logicIdentify structural gaps and operational bottlenecks, and lay the groundwork for a Strategy Office or governance setupYour ExperiencesYou bring solid experience in strategy development and implementation - for example, from working at a top-tier strategy consultancy (McKinsey, BCG, Bain) or in strategic leadership roles such as Strategy Lead, Chief of Staff, or Operating Partner in a dynamic business environmentTypically, you have at least 6-8 years of relevant experience across corporate, PE-backed, or venture/tech settingsYou have the ability to bring clarity to complexity - translating strategic thinking into tangible, business-relevant decisionsYou are confident presenting at executive level (in German and English) - both in content and visual storytellingYou understand how organizations operate under uncertainty - and can move between analysis, pragmatism, and real-world impactOur BenefitsDeutschland ticket, subsidized subscription1.000 euro annual learning and development budget + internal training platformsDiscounts on travel, fashion, technology, and more through our corporate benefitsREWE discount card for REWE group retailersJobRad, affordable bicycle leasingCompany pension planInsurance ServicesPerks of working with usHybrid working environmentFlexible working hours that fit your workflow, your time mattersLanguage courses (English and German)Responsibility from day oneWork with modern and agile software such as Google Workspace, Slack, Asana, Jira, Lattice, Miro and ConfluenceCompany events including Hackathons and Company DaysAsk us more about these!We are looking forward to getting to know you - so, even if you feel that you don’t quite meet all the requirements, but the position still excites you and you think you would love to work with us, please reach out! We would still love to hear from you. We explicitly encourage applicants within groups that are underrepresented in tech spaces as of today. We value all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life.We are looking forward to getting to know you - so, even if you feel that you don’t quite meet all the requirements, but the position still excites you and you think you would love to work with us, please reach out! We would still love to hear from you. We explicitly encourage applicants within groups that are underrepresented in tech spaces as of today. 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