Head of Payments and Infrastructure, Cyprus

You already know how complex global payments can be - PSPs, routing logic, crypto, fraud, compliance, FX, approvals. But are you currently shaping the strategy or just managing the moving parts? This role gives you full ownership of the payments ecosystem across multiple regulated markets — with direct access to the CEO and leadership team. The Role You'll define and lead the global payments roadmap. That includes: PSP integrations and orchestration Card acquiring, APMs and Open Banking Wallet and crypto processing Routing logic, reconciliation systems and automation AML/KYC workflows, fraud controls and chargeback management Your focus is commercial as well as operational: Improve approval rates Reduce transaction costs and FX exposure Increase infrastructure resilience and uptime Support expansion into new regions Introduce new crypto and alternative payment solutions This is about building a payments function that scales properly. Why this move makes sense This opportunity delivers: Strategic authority across the full payments vertical Influence across Product, Finance, Compliance and Engineering Exposure to crypto and multi-market regulatory frameworks A real role in market expansion planning The ability to optimise an ecosystem — not just maintain it If you enjoy improving systems, tightening performance, and aligning payments with growth — this is a good opportunity. About You You bring 5–10+ years experience in payments leadership within fintech or iGaming environments. Experience scaling payment operations across multiple regulated markets. BSc/BA; MSc/MA degree preferred. You understand: PSP integrations, APIs, routing and tokenisation Crypto payments or Web3 payment flows 3DS frameworks, anti-fraud tools and risk engines PCI-DSS, PSD2, AML/KYC and regulatory requirements Managing cost, approval performance and reconciliation You're commercially aware, technically credible, and comfortable making decisions in a fast-moving environment.