Director of Payments

Director of Payments – iGaming Industry

• Location: Cyprus (100% office-based)
• Relocation Package Available

Are you a payments expert with deep knowledge of global payment ecosystems, fraud prevention, and regulatory frameworks?

Do you have the strategic vision to drive payments innovation while ensuring seamless operations across international markets?

A payment gateway company operating in the fast-paced iGaming industry, is looking for a Director of Payments to lead their payments strategy and operations.

About the Role

As Director of Payments, you will oversee end-to-end payment operations while shaping and executing the payments development roadmap across all markets. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring seamless transactions, maximizing acceptance rates, and mitigating fraud risks, all while maintaining compliance with international regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership – Develop and drive the company’s payments strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Operational Excellence – Oversee payment processing, authorization flows, settlement, reconciliation, and risk management.
• Fraud & Compliance – Implement best-in-class fraud prevention measures and ensure compliance with PSD2, AML, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Partnerships & Innovation – Manage relationships with payment providers, acquirers, and fraud solution vendors while identifying new opportunities to optimize and expand our payment capabilities.
• Market Expansion – Navigate the challenges of entering new markets by ensuring payment solutions are tailored to regional requirements and consumer behaviours.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with product, risk, and finance teams to optimize payment flows and improve overall user experience.

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive payments industry experience, ideally within iGaming, fintech, or payment gateways.
• Deep knowledge of the global payments landscape – including acquiring, PSPs, APMs, fraud prevention, and risk management.
• Strong understanding of PSD2, PCI DSS, AML, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record in optimizing payment processes, reducing costs, and increasing approval rates.
• Experience working with high-volume, high-risk transactions.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Willingness to relocate to Cyprus (Relocation package provided).