The Head of Payments is responsible for strategic leadership and operational management of the payment ecosystem across all brands and markets. The role oversees deposit and withdrawal processes, payment product strategy, PSP relationships, fraud controls, risk management, and compliance alignment to deliver a secure, seamless customer payment experience while optimizing cost and approval rates. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and execute the payments strategy aligned with company growth objectives Lead and scale the Payments function, including teams across operations, reconciliation, risk, and fraud Identify and implement new payment methods to support market expansion Optimize payment routing to improve approval rates and reduce processing costs Payments Operations Oversee end-to-end payment lifecycle: deposits, withdrawals, chargebacks, refunds Ensure high service levels, SLAs, and response times for payment queries Monitor transaction performance and resolve escalated operational issues Drive automation and system improvements to improve efficiency Fraud, Risk & Compliance Work closely with Risk, AML, Compliance, and Responsible Gambling teams Ensure adherence to KYC/AML, PCI DSS, GDPR, and market-specific regulations Develop policies for fraud prevention, chargebacks, and suspicious transaction monitoring Maintain strong governance and audit readiness Vendor & Partner Management Manage relationships with Payment Service Providers (PSPs), acquirers, banks, wallets, and alternative payment methods Negotiate commercial terms and optimize fee structures Track provider performance and implement contingency routing Lead onboarding of new vendors and markets Data, Reporting & Optimization Own payments KPIs including authorization rates, decline rates, chargebacks, costs Build dashboards and reporting with BI/Data teams Conduct root-cause analyses on failures and implement corrective measures Support Finance in reconciliation and settlement oversight Customer Experience Ensure frictionless payment journeys in all channels and markets Reduce withdrawals times through process optimization and automation Collaborate with Product and UX teams to improve cashier flows Minimize customer complaints and payment-related churn Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Deposit authorization success rates Withdrawal turnaround time & SLA compliance Chargeback ratio and fraud loss rates Payment method uptime & incident resolution Cost per transaction / PSP fees Customer satisfaction on payment flows Required Qualifications & Experience Proven experience in iGaming payments ( Advantageous) Minimum 5–7 years in a senior payments, fintech, or banking role Strong understanding of: card acquiring alternative payments (APMs, wallets, bank transfer) Experience with multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments Prior people-leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams Skills & Competencies Deep knowledge of KYC/AML/CTF frameworks Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making ability Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills Understanding of payments technology and integrations (gateways, APIs, routing) High level of business acumen and commercial awareness Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Personal Attributes Detail-oriented, structured, and organized Proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset Able to work in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment Strong ethical and compliance orientation #J-18808-Ljbffr