Senior Sales Executive – High-Risk Payments, EU

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Senior Sales Executive selling open banking payment solutions to high-risk European merchants. Building warm pipelines and closing strategic partnerships across Forex, iGaming, betting, and digital platforms.

Posted 8/6/2026contractRemote • 🇪🇺 Anywhere in EuropeSenior💰 €5,000 - €8,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in B2B sales within FinTech and high-risk digital verticals, with a strong focus on open banking payments and relationship management. Proven ability to navigate complex sales cycles and meet revenue targets while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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B2B Sales ExperienceOpen Banking PaymentsNegotiation SkillsRelationship BuildingPayment Challenges Understanding

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Hard Skills

B2B SalesOpen BankingPayment ProcessingAPI-Based Payment InfrastructureConsultative SellingRevenue Target ManagementSales Cycle ManagementMarket Trend AnalysisCompliance KnowledgeHigh-Risk Merchant Solutions

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationSelf-DrivenTarget-OrientedStrong Commercial InstinctsRelationship-Led Sales Approach

Industry Keywords

FinTechForex TradingIGamingBettingCasinoCreator EconomySubscription-Based PlatformsPayment Decision-MakersCommercial DirectorsEuropean Markets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and engage qualified prospects across Forex trading, iGaming, betting, casino, dating, creator, and subscription-based digital platforms
Use an existing warm network to generate introductions, accelerate conversations, and build a strong commercial pipeline
Own the full B2B sales cycle from prospecting and discovery to negotiation, closing, and handover
Position open banking payments as a practical solution for high-risk merchants facing payment restrictions, high fees, conversion issues, or compliance complexity
Build targeted go-to-market strategies for high-risk merchant segments across Europe
Develop relationships with founders, CEOs, payment leads, commercial directors, and other senior stakeholders
Collaborate with Product, Risk, and Compliance teams to align payment solutions with client needs and regulatory expectations
Negotiate commercial terms and close high-value, long-term partnership agreements
Track market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory developments across payments, Forex, iGaming, and high-risk merchant categories
Consistently meet or exceed revenue targets, pipeline goals, and key sales KPIs

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of B2B sales experience in FinTech, payments, open banking, acquiring, PSPs, or related financial technology sectors
Proven track record selling to merchants in Forex trading, iGaming, betting, casino, dating, creator, subscription, or other high-risk digital verticals
Existing warm network of relevant merchants, operators, brokers, platforms, payment decision-makers, or commercial partners
Strong understanding of payment challenges for high-risk merchants, including acceptance, compliance, fraud, chargebacks, conversion, and payment restrictions
Ability to manage complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders and high commercial value
Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
Self-driven, target-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently in a remote sales role
Fluent English
Experience selling open banking, account-to-account payments, API-based payment infrastructure, or alternative payment methods is a nice-to-have
Established network across European Forex, iGaming, betting, casino, or creator economy ecosystems is a nice-to-have
Additional European languages are a nice-to-have
Experience working with growth-stage FinTech companies or international commercial teams is a nice-to-have
Strong commercial instincts and ability to prioritise high-value opportunities
Warm, relationship-led sales approach with confidence opening senior-level conversations
Consultative selling style with the ability to translate payment challenges into clear business value
High ownership, discipline, and comfort working with revenue targets
Sound judgement when working with complex merchant categories and regulated markets

Benefits

Comp & perks

EUR 5,000-8,000 gross monthly salary
Attractive performance-based bonus
Fully remote working model across Europe
High ownership over your market, pipeline, and commercial strategy
Opportunity to sell payment solutions into high-demand, underserved merchant segments
Direct exposure to senior decision-makers across Forex, iGaming, betting, casino, and digital platform ecosystems
International team with strong FinTech and payments expertise
Clear room for career growth as the commercial function expands
Flexible hours and autonomy to manage your own sales process