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Head of Global Payments Business

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You will take full ownership of the global payments business, driving its strategy, growth, and day-to-day execution. You'll lead and manage cross-functional teams spanning Product, Operations, Data Analytics, and Technology, setting the direction for business priorities, product roadmap, and operating models. You will build and scale cross-border payment solutions, including collections, payouts, remittance, Fiat On/Off Ramp, and stablecoin payment products. Working closely with Sales, Compliance, Risk, and external partners, you'll support market expansion and customer growth while overseeing payment operations, settlement flows, and liquidity management. You'll also establish KPIs, governance frameworks, and performance management processes to keep the organization running smoothly.

Responsibilities

  • Own the overall strategy, growth, and execution of the global payments business
  • Lead and manage cross-functional teams across Product, Operations, Data Analytics, and Technology
  • Define business priorities, product roadmap, operating models, and growth initiatives to drive business performance
  • Build and scale cross-border payment solutions, including collections, payouts, remittance, Fiat On/Off Ramp, and stablecoin payment products
  • Collaborate closely with Sales, Compliance, Risk, and external partners to support market expansion and customer growth
  • Oversee payment operations, settlement flows, liquidity management, and service performance
  • Establish KPIs, governance frameworks, and performance management processes across the organization

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in payments, fintech, banking, remittance, or digital asset industries
  • Proven experience leading a business unit, product organization, or payments business with full ownership of business outcomes
  • Strong understanding of payment products, cross-border payments, payment infrastructure, and operational processes
  • Experience managing Product, Operations, Analytics, and Technology teams
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate market opportunities into scalable products and business growth
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in building and scaling high-performing teams
  • Familiarity with AML/KYC, sanctions compliance, and global payment regulations
  • Fluent English communication skills

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