Head of Banking & Payments

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.