Telecom Roaming Expert – Interconnect Partnerships

Skylo

Telecom roaming expert managing IPX, hubbing, clearing, and interconnect partnerships for Skylo’s satellite connectivity network. Owning roaming agreements, technical coordination, compliance, and service optimisation.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in managing international roaming partnerships, including contract negotiation, SLA monitoring, and compliance with GSMA standards. Possesses strong analytical skills to optimize tariffs and manage complex telecom agreements within the roaming ecosystem.

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10+ Years Experience In Roaming/Wholesale RoamingIn-Depth Knowledge Of International Roaming BusinessStrong Knowledge Of GSMA Standards And ProceduresSolid Understanding Of 2G/3G/4G/5G ArchitecturesDemonstrated Success Negotiating Complex Telecom Agreements

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Hard Skills

Carrier InterconnectTelecom Vendor ManagementRoaming Network ElementsSS7/MAP And Diameter SignallingFraud ManagementTAP/RAP ProcessingBilling And ReconciliationAnalytical SkillsContract NegotiationSLA Monitoring

Soft Skills

Strong Coordination SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceSlackOperational Scorecards

Industry Keywords

GSMA StandardsInternational RoamingIPX/GRXWholesale RoamingTelecom AgreementsTariff MechanismsNetwork Visibility PlatformsIoT RoamingMulti-MNO NetworksBSS/OSS Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DNSIoTRealm

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Skylo’s IPX, hubbing, and clearing-partner ecosystem
Manage contracts, operating cadence, service performance, escalation paths, and redundancy strategy
Manage and develop relationships with international roaming partner operators across the full agreement lifecycle
Manage international connectivity and signalling providers, including selection, contracting, and SLA monitoring
Manage data and financial clearing houses and hub providers, including billing, disputes, and reconciliations
Coordinate the opening and testing of new roaming relationships
Oversee operator data and documentation exchange, including TAP/RAP, NRTRDE, RAEX, and related clearing and reconciliation processes
Negotiate, draft, and maintain agreements and manage signing and update processes
Analyse roaming traffic, quality, revenue, cost, and margin
Define optimisation strategies for tariffs, steering of roaming, and fraud management
Ensure compliance with GSMA standards, EU roaming regulation, and applicable local regulations
Interface with Network, IT/BSS, Finance, Legal, Wholesale, and Marketing teams to deliver and evolve the service
Collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones
Participate in international industry events and working groups

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in a roaming / wholesale roaming role within a mobile operator or at a hub/IPX provider
Proven direct management of relationships with international operators and carriers
10+ years of experience in carrier interconnect, wholesale roaming, IPX/GRX, telecom vendor management, or a closely related field
Senior-level ownership of strategic suppliers and complex partner relationships
In-depth knowledge of the international roaming business, including commercial models, value chain, tariff mechanisms, steering, settlement, and clearing
Thorough knowledge of GSMA standards and procedures: RAEX/IR.21, AA.12, TAP/RAP, NRTRDE, BCE, IREG, and TADIG processes and workflows
Solid understanding of 2G/3G/4G/5G architectures and roaming network elements including HLR/HSS, UDM, MSC, SGSN/GGSN, MME, S/PGW, UPF, SMF, DRA, and STP
Working depth in SS7/MAP and Diameter signalling, GT/point-code and realm routing, DEA/STP, DNS, and IPX interconnect operations
Strong knowledge of SMS interworking, VoLTE roaming (S8HR/LBO), and 5G roaming (SEPP)
Knowledge of supporting BSS/OSS systems including mediation, rating/charging, wholesale billing, clearing systems, TAP processing, fraud management, and steering systems
Demonstrated success negotiating complex telecom agreements, pricing models, service levels, credits, and executive escalations
Strong analytical and coordination skills
Fluent English, written and spoken, is mandatory
Availability for international travel and participation in industry events and working groups
Experience with NTN, NB-IoT, IoT roaming, or rapidly scaling multi-MNO networks is preferred
Familiarity with GSMA processes and signaling or network-visibility platforms is preferred
Experience with Jira, Confluence, Slack, partner portals, and operational scorecards is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation packages including a stock option based equity program
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan
Monthly allowances for wellness and education reimbursement
A generous time off policy
Holidays
Opportunity to temporarily work abroad
Flexible approach to work
Inclusive and diverse workforce culture