Checkout.com

Manager, Technical Account Management

Checkout.com$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in a client-facing technical role like Technical Account Management or Solutions Consulting, ideally in SaaS or from an API-first company.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or relatable technical field, or equivalent experience to demonstrate proficiency.
  • Hands-on expertise with RESTful APIs, including reading documentation and troubleshooting integration issues.
  • Exceptional communication skills, capable of bridging gaps between technical teams and C-level executives to build understanding and trust.
  • Natural problem-solver accustomed to handling ambiguity and guiding clients through technical challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Become an expert in merchant businesses by analyzing payment data for insights and opportunities.
  • Act as a performance consultant to enhance authorization rates and drive the adoption of new products.
  • Translate technical performance metrics into engaging narratives during business reviews for merchants.
  • Master the specifics of merchants' API integrations and serve as their primary technical authority.
  • Lead teams in responding to critical technical incidents with clarity and composure for fast resolution.
  • Oversee complex technical projects, ensuring timely migration and product launches with seamless delivery.
  • Advocate for merchants by translating their feedback into actionable insights to drive product development.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid working model with three days a week in the office to foster collaboration.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth with real ownership of projects.
  • Encouragement to bring your whole self to work, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
  • Access to training, workshops, and resources to empower your career development.
  • Recognition and reward systems in place to acknowledge the impact of your contributions.
Full Job Description
What You'll Be Doing

Strategic Growth & Performance
  • Become a true expert on your merchants' business, diving deep into their payment data to uncover actionable insights and opportunities.
  • Act as a payment performance consultant, identifying and driving initiatives that boost authorization rates, increase revenue, and lead to the adoption of new Checkout.com products.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor during business reviews, translating technical performance into a compelling commercial story for your merchants.


Technical Ownership & Delivery
  • Serve as the primary technical authority for your merchants, mastering their API integrations and infrastructure.
  • Lead the response to critical incidents with a calm, decisive approach, coordinating internal teams to ensure swift resolution and clear communication.
  • Project-manage key technical initiatives, from complex migrations to new product launches, ensuring seamless, on-time delivery.


Merchant Advocacy & Enablement
  • Act as the voice of the merchant internally, translating their needs and feedback into clear insights that help shape our product roadmap.
  • Empower your merchants by delivering expert training, workshops, and demos to ensure they are leveraging the full power of our platform.


Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in a senior, client-facing technical role such as Technical Account Management, Solutions Consulting, or Sales Engineering, preferably within a SaaS or API-first company.
  • A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
  • Hands-on expertise with RESTful APIs. You can confidently read API documentation, troubleshoot integration issues, and guide developers through complex workflows.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build trust and convey complex technical subjects to both C-level executives and engineering teams.
  • A natural problem-solver with a tenacious attitude; you're comfortable navigating ambiguity and leading clients through high-pressure technical incidents.


What makes you stand out:
  • Solid understanding of the end-to-end payment lifecycle, from authorization to settlement.
  • Deep knowledge of core payment concepts like SCA, Tokenization, MIT/CIT, AFT/OCT, and the technical drivers of authorization rate optimization.
  • Direct experience with payments ecosystem, including knowledge of key local payment methods and acquiring capabilities
  • Fluency in other languages is an advantage.


Additional Information

Bring all of you to work

We create the conditions for high performers to thrive, through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.

Here, you'll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It's a place where ambition gets met with opportunity, and where your growth is in your hands.

We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you're ready to grow and make a difference, you'll be right at home here.

It's important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.

Life at Checkout.com

We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.

Curious about what it's like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.

For a closer look at daily life at Checkout.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram

About Checkout.com

Checkout.com is a global payment processing company that allows businesses to accept payments from customers all over the world. The company was founded in 2012 and has since grown to become one of the largest payment processors in the world. Checkout.com offers a range of payment solutions, including credit and debit card processing, alternative payment methods, and more. The company is known for its innovative technology and its ability to process payments quickly and securely. Checkout.com is headquartered in London, England, and has offices in several other countries around the world.
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1,000 employees
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Founded
2012

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