Join to apply for the Strategic Operating Partner (d/f/m) role at paymenttools Direct message the job poster from paymenttools. Overview Paymenttools 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. Responsibilities Develop an integrated corporate strategy based on market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and economic viability Translate strategy into a structured execution plan - including focus areas, resource requirements, roadmaps, and ownership Assess 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 governance Prepare and communicate the strategy in a way that resonates with executive leadership and investors - with a clear storyline, KPIs, and prioritization logic Identify structural gaps and operational bottlenecks, and lay the groundwork for a Strategy Office or governance setup Your Experiences You 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 environment Typically, you have at least 6-8 years of relevant experience across corporate, PE-backed, or venture/tech settings You have the ability to bring clarity to complexity - translating strategic thinking into tangible, business-relevant decisions You are confident presenting at executive level (in German and English) - both in content and visual storytelling You understand how organizations operate under uncertainty - and can move between analysis, pragmatism, and real-world impact Benefits Deutschland ticket, subsidized subscription 1,000 euro annual learning and development budget + internal training platforms Discounts on travel, fashion, technology, and more through our corporate benefits REWE discount card for REWE group retailers JobRad, affordable bicycle leasing Company pension plan Insurance Services Perks of working with us Hybrid working environment Flexible working hours that fit your workflow, your time matters Language courses (English and German) Responsibility from day one Work with modern and agile software such as Google Workspace, Slack, Asana, Jira, Lattice, Miro and Confluence Company events including Hackathons and Company Days Ask 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. Position details Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Business Development and Sales Location: Berlin, Germany #J-18808-Ljbffr