Lead Payments Manager (iGaming)

🎯 Role Overview:

We are looking for a powerhouse Lead Payments Manager to drive our payment expansion strategy and scale our footprint in the global iGaming market. You aren't just a high-level strategist; you are a "hands-on" executioner who deeply understands the inner plumbing of the payments industry. You will take full ownership of our payment partner ecosystem—from scouting top-tier acquirers and local payment methods (LPMs) to navigating high-risk KYC/Compliance, negotiating commercial terms, and executing seamless Go-Lives.

⚙️ Your Tasks:
 

• Researched and monitored emerging trends in the iGaming payments landscape to identify new partnership opportunities and enhance the existing payment ecosystem.
• Identified, negotiated, and established strategic partnerships with payment service providers, acquirers, and banking institutions across multiple international markets.
• Led commercial negotiations and finalized partnership agreements that supported the company’s strategic growth objectives.
• Managed the full partner onboarding lifecycle, ensuring operational, technical, and compliance readiness for successful launches.
• Coordinated payment integrations by aligning internal product, technical, legal, and compliance teams with external partners, serving as the primary point of contact throughout the implementation process.
• Managed long-term partner relationships through performance monitoring, operational optimization, regular business reviews, and execution of annual KYC and compliance requirements.

👤Our criteria:
 

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Payment Partnerships, Provider Sourcing, or Payment Business Development within the Payments (PSP/Acquiring) or iGaming industry. Tier-1 company background is required;
• Industry Fluency: Deep understanding of the iGaming ecosystem, including high-risk licensing (MGA, Curaçao, Anj registers, etc.) and regional regulatory frameworks;
• Payment Expertise: Strong knowledge of card processing, Alternative Payment Methods (e.g., Pix, UPI, Open Banking, Crypto), and the end-to-end technical flow of a transaction;
• Hands-on Execution: Proven track record of "working with your hands"—you have personally sourced payment providers/acquirers, negotiated commercial terms/rates, and overseen integration pipelines;
• Compliance Savvy: Hands-on experience with high-risk payment partner onboarding, risk requirements, and AML/KYC standards;
• Partner Network: An existing network ("Rolodex") of contacts within acquirers, PSPs, EMI institutions, and local payment gateways globally (especially in emerging markets);
• Languages: Fluency in English is mandatory; additional languages relevant to emerging markets are a plus. Fluency in Ukrainian/Russian.
   

💼 Our Offer:

• Flexible work setup — work remotely or from the office, we focus on results, not location;
• Support for a comfortable work environment — we compensate coworking expenses and EcoFlow power stations to help our team stay productive during power outages in Ukraine;
• Unlimited vacation and sick leave, because we trust our people to manage their time responsibly;
• Relocation support for team members who want to move;
• Regular performance-based bonuses that reward individual and team impact;
• Learning support — we cover 50% of professional courses and development programs;
• Language & wellbeing support — we cover 50% of English classes and psychological consultations;
• Career growth opportunities — we prioritize internal promotions and development;
• Team culture that actually feels like one — regular gifts, company merch, and team events throughout the year;
• Real impact — we are small enough for every voice to be heard and big enough to turn great ideas into action quickly.