Regional Payments Manager

iTalent PLUS

Regional Payments Manager leading global payments infrastructure at iTalent PLUS. Responsible for payment operations, PSP management, and team leadership across international markets.

Posted 7/12/2026full-timeMalta • 🇲🇹 MaltaMid-LevelSenior💰 €80,000 - €90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing global payments strategies, managing payment service providers, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate agreements, and optimize payment performance across diverse international markets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Global Payments Strategy DevelopmentPayment Service Provider ManagementNegotiation of Commercial AgreementsPayment Processing and Transaction FlowsLeadership in Payments Team

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Hard Skills

Payment ProcessingCard AcquiringTransaction FlowsCryptocurrency Payment RailsWallet ManagementStablecoin SettlementForeign Exchange ManagementSettlement ProcessesOperational EfficiencyKPI Presentation

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentoringCollaborationNegotiationContinuous Improvement

Industry Keywords

Payments IndustryVendor RelationshipsRegulatory ComplianceInternational MarketsPayment Method Coverage

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Ruby on Rails

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and develop the company's global payments strategy
Oversee the end-to-end payments infrastructure across multiple markets
Expand local payment method coverage across key regions including LATAM, APAC, MENA, and Europe
Ensure high payment availability, performance, and operational efficiency
Manage foreign exchange exposure, settlement processes, and treasury flows in collaboration with Finance
Ensure compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements alongside Legal and Compliance teams
Manage relationships with payment service providers, card acquirers, and alternative payment providers
Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing, and service levels
Oversee PSP onboarding, integration, and ongoing performance
Optimise payment routing, approval rates, redundancy, and transaction success
Lead, mentor, and develop the Payments team
Work closely with Product, Engineering, Customer Support, and Finance to improve payment performance and customer experience
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across payment operations
Present payment performance, KPIs, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of experience within the payments industry
At least 2 years of experience in a leadership or ownership role
Strong experience managing PSPs, acquirers, and payment providers
Experience negotiating commercial agreements and managing vendor relationships
Strong understanding of payment processing, card acquiring, and transaction flows
Experience with cryptocurrency payment rails, wallets, and stablecoin settlement
Proven experience expanding payment coverage across multiple international markets

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive remuneration package
Excellent opportunities for career growth and development
Exposure to international payment providers and emerging payment technologies
A collaborative and innovative working environment