Head of Payments

We develop and scale multiple social networking products that connect people worldwide. Our portfolio includes apps for both iOS and Android, each designed to enhance user experience, optimize engagement, and explore new business models.

About the role: Payments for us are not a support function — they are a core growth engine of products used by 1M+ users across Tier-1 markets. We operate complex, high-load social and streaming platforms where every approval point, every millisecond of latency, and every routing decision directly impacts revenue at scale. This role sits at the intersection of banking partnerships, processing architecture, and product growth, with real ownership over how money moves through some of the top apps in their categories globally.

In this role, you will

• Build and scale strategic relationships with acquiring banks in Tier-1 jurisdictions, onboard new acquirers, open Direct MIDs for Digital Goods and Social categories, and negotiate competitive commercial terms
• Design and operate the payment processing architecture using the YUNO orchestrator, including full Tokenization (Card-on-File) setup to enable seamless one-click payments
• Configure Smart Routing and cascading logic to maximize Approval Ratio and optimize blended transaction costs
• Develop and implement antifraud strategies that balance risk control with frictionless approval of high-value transactions
• Collaborate closely with Product and Analytics teams to build efficient Web-to-App payment flows and proactive reporting systems
• Monitor transaction health, handle technical payment incidents, and manage disputes end to end
   

It’s all about you

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Payments on the Product or PSP side within Mobile Gaming, Social Discovery, or Digital Goods
• Strong networking and business development skills with an existing base of warm contacts in Tier-1 EU and US banks and PSPs, plus proven experience opening and onboarding Direct MIDs independently
• Practical experience with payment orchestrators such as YUNO or Corefy and deep understanding of Tokenization and Card-on-File flows for one-click payments
• Expert knowledge of 3DS v2, differences between MIT and CIT transactions, and technical approaches to Authorization Rate optimization
• Solid understanding of Visa and Mastercard rules including Chargeback Monitoring Programs, VMP, and EMCP, and experience configuring antifraud filters
• Advanced or fluent English
   

Would be a plus

• Direct, hands-on experience working specifically with the YUNO payment orchestrator
• Proven cases of implementing Web-to-App strategies such as launching web shops for mobile apps or games
• Experience integrating Apple Pay and Google Pay for web interfaces
• Basic SQL knowledge or the ability to work independently with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI

What we offer

Care and support: 

• 20 paid vacation days, 15 sick days, and 6 additional days off for family events
• Up to 10 additional days off for public holidays
• 100% medical insurance coverage
• Sports and equipment reimbursement
• Team building events, corporate gifts, and stylish merch
• Financial and legal support
• Position retention and support for those who join the Armed Forces of Ukraine
• Maternity Recovery Support Allowance
• Participation in social initiatives supporting Ukraine
   

Comfortable working environment:

• Work from our Kyiv hub or remotely with a flexible schedule 
• Modern equipment or depreciation of your own tools
   

Investment in your future:

• Collaborate with a highly-skilled team of Middle & Senior professionals, sharing practical cases and expertise in the social networking niche
• Performance-oriented reviews and Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
• Reimbursement for professional courses and English classes
• Corporate library, book club, and knowledge-sharing events

Hiring process

• Intro call
• Technical interview
• Final interview
• Reference check
• Offer