Customer Success Director handling Tier 1 customers in a B2B payments platform. Leading strategies for customer success and account management in the insurance industry.
Responsibilities
Define and execute customer success strategies for complex Tier 1 accounts, driving systemic adoption improvements across portfolios
Own executive relationships for top‑tier accounts alongside Sales; influencing strategic decisions and account direction
Co‑own renewal forecasting and expansion pipelines, leading strategic account planning and growth initiatives
Partner with Delivery & Operations to optimise workflows, drive improvements in STP % and reconciliation accuracy
Act as a strategic advocate for customers, influencing product roadmap and prioritisation and leading customer councils or betas
Lead change programs through designing best practice and driving adoption internally and externally
Architect outcome‑driven customer lifecycle strategies and mentor Customer Success Managers to ensure consistent execution and business impact
Lead multi‑stakeholder QBRs, delivering ROI playbacks and aligning strategic objectives across Product, Sales, Operations, and customer teams
Shape renewal forecasting and expansion pipeline quality, influencing commercial strategy and revenue outcomes
Navigate ambiguity to resolve complex, non‑standard issues, establishing clear guidance for others to proactively reduce repeat escalations
Act as a player‑coach, leading cross‑functional initiatives and contributing to hiring and onboarding of new Customer Success Managers
Develop strong vertical expertise, following industry insight and trends to guide customers and demonstrate contextual understanding
Requirements
Proven track record (8+ years) in Customer Success, Account Management, or similar roles within a B2B SaaS or FinTech/InsurTech scale‑up environment
Proven experience managing Tier 1 customers with high ARR, complexity and executive stakeholders
Demonstrated success driving adoption and retention through structured account planning, executive engagement, and roadmap influence across complex customer environments
Familiarity with risk management processes, compliance frameworks, and audit requirements in regulated financial environments
Experience collaborating cross‑functionally with Sales, Product, and Operations to influence roadmap and deliver customer outcomes
Proven ability to manage QBRs and co‑own account strategy, forecasting, and expansion pipelines with Sales colleagues
Exposure to customer‑facing process design ensuring SLA adherence and compliance with client money rules and trust account management
Established vertical expertise (e.g. insurance, payments, fintech, or adjacent regulated industries)
Benefits
25 days Holiday per year (increase by 1 day per year to 30 days max) + Bank Holidays
Hybrid working arrangements
Contributory pension scheme
Enhanced Parental leave
Cycle to Work Scheme
Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
Access to Oliva our Mental Health Therapy partners
Discounted Gym membership
Financial Coaching with Octopus Wealth
2 days of volunteering leave per year
Sabbatical after 5 years’ service
Life Assurance – MetLife (UK employees only).
Ongoing Learning and Development to support you reach your career goals
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