Manager, Client Success (CSM)

Type Of Hire Experienced (relevant combo of work and education) Education Desired Bachelor of Commerce/Business Position Type Full time Job Description The world of finance moves fast. At FIS, we’re faster. Our teams are empowered to learn, grow, and make an impact— in their careers and communities. We deliver innovation that advances the way the world pays, banks and invests. If you want to grow personally and professionally, we’d like to know are you FIS? About the Role The Manager, Client Success is responsible for directly managing a book of strategic or portfolio accounts while leading and developing a team of Client Success Managers. This role is responsible for driving client value, retention and growth by leading a team of client success managers while also directly managing a portfolio of key accounts. The Manager blends strategic leadership with hands‑on execution ensuring best practices are modeled, client relationships are strengthened and business outcomes are consistently delivered and is accountable for client outcomes, team performance, and execution of client success strategy at a portfolio or segment level. About the Team The Manager, Client Success is part of the Client Success organization and orchestrates the post‑sales experience for clients. Their priority is to use their product expertise to help clients achieve business goals, deliver measurable ROI through product adoption, and realize value from products. CSMs are also responsible for minimizing churn/compression risk and identifying expansion opportunities. What You Will Be Doing Client Ownership Manage a defined portfolio of high‑value or complex clients as the primary Client Success Manager Drive adoption, measurable value realization, retention, and expansion within owned accounts Serve as an escalation point for critical client risks and relationship challenges Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and act as a strategic advisor Develop and execute joint success plans with milestones and KPIs aligned to client business outcomes Team Leadership Lead, coach, mentor, and performance‑manage a team of Client Success Managers Set clear expectations, objectives, and success plans aligned to Client Success strategy Conduct regular one‑to‑ones, deal reviews, and client health deep dives Build team capability across onboarding, adoption, risk management, renewals, and expansion motions Model best‑in‑class client engagement while empowering team members to lead Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Sales on renewals, upsell, and expansion opportunities Collaborate with Product, Support, and Professional Services to resolve systemic client issues Act as a critical link between clients and internal teams, translating client needs into actionable insights Advocate for the voice of the customer to inform product and go‑to‑market strategies Execution & Operational Excellence Translate Client Success strategy into day‑to‑day execution Monitor portfolio health, retention, NPS, and adoption metrics Proactively analyze client health and usage data to identify risk and drive corrective action plans Ensure consistent use of CRM tools, playbooks, and engagement standards Operate effectively in ambiguity; test, learn, and iterate to improve outcomes Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required, MBA or another advanced degree preferred 8‑12+ years of experience in customer success, account management or related roles Relevant previous experience in financial technology services Knowledge of financial technology industry and products, including market trends, challenges, and opportunities Proven experience managing enterprise or strategic client relationships Prior people‑management experience or strong player/coach readiness Strong commercial acumen Data‑driven mindset with experience using CRM and client health metrics Excellent stakeholder management and executive‑level communication skills What We Offer You A voice in the future of fintech Always‑on learning and development Collaborative work environment Opportunities to give back Competitive salary and benefits Privacy Statement FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice. EEOC Statement FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here. #J-18808-Ljbffr FIS