Head of Banking & Payments

Lead and optimize payment operations to ensure seamless transaction flows in a dynamic payment service environment 🚀

About the Client

Our client is a growing payment gateway and card processing provider serving merchants globally. They specialize in card acquiring, global payment acceptance, and building customized payment solutions. Their in-house built gateway supports flexible settlements, comprehensive reporting, and a variety of regional payment methods.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Head of Banking & Payments to lead the development of pioneering banking products and operational infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to design end-to-end payment workflows, introducing scalable and automated solutions. You will have the chance to collaborate with diverse teams, bridging the gap between business functions and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and develop the company’s banking product and operational infrastructure from the ground up.
• Design end-to-end banking and payment workflows, replacing manual processes with scalable and automated solutions.
• Define requirements for the back-office and coordinate their implementation with the development team.
• Act as a bridge between business functions and technology, translating requirements from Compliance, Finance, Treasury, and Operations into technical requirements.
• Establish payment routing logic based on various operational factors.
• Design and implement payment control points together with Compliance and AML teams.
• Analyse existing payment flows to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and optimise routing.
• Build processes for working with banking partners, including bank onboarding.
• Develop operational procedures, workflows, and controls around banking and payments.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects related to banking and technology.
• Support internal teams in using the new banking processes and infrastructure.
• Continuously identify and improve operational gaps as the business scales.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in banking, payments, EMI, PSP, BaaS, or fintech.
• Proven experience building or improving banking or payment products and processes.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end payment lifecycle.
• Good understanding of banking infrastructure and payment rails.
• Strong understanding of payment compliance and operational risk.
• Experience translating business and operational requirements into technical specifications.
• Experience working closely with development teams and external technology providers.
• Strong understanding of banking back-office processes and automation design.
• Languages: English, Russian.
• Experience in fintech.

Key Soft Skills

• Strong ownership and process-building capability.
• Product and project-oriented mindset.
• Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into technical requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience.
• Collaborative and transparent team culture.
• High-impact role in a scaling fintech company.
• Recognition of personal milestones and achievements.
• Social benefits.

About Evotym

Evotym is dedicated to building exceptional teams for fast-growing companies. As a leading Staffing and Recruitment agency, we connect top-tier talent with trusted Fintech and iGaming companies, driving their success and growth. Our expertise in the sector allows us to understand its unique challenges and opportunities, ensuring we match the best-fit candidates with our clients.

Join us and be part of a dynamic team and make an impact in the Fintech and iGaming industries.