Head of PSP and banking -FX

This senior remote role offers the opportunity to lead the full payments and banking function within a fast-growing international FX environment. You will own the strategy for PSPs, acquirers, banks, and payment infrastructure across multiple markets. The role combines commercial negotiations, payment optimization, risk management, and operational oversight. You will focus on improving approval rates, controlling costs, and ensuring smooth client deposits and withdrawals. The position has direct influence on revenue, client experience, and the resilience of the payment ecosystem. You will also lead a payments team and work closely with Compliance, Finance, Risk, Retention, and Technology stakeholders.

• Proven professional experience within an FX or CFD brokerage is mandatory.
• At least 5 years of experience in payments, PSP, acquiring, or banking roles.
• Strong professional network across PSPs, acquirers, banks, and payment providers.
• Proven experience sourcing, negotiating, onboarding, and managing payment providers.
• Strong knowledge of card acquiring, alternative payment methods, and local payment methods.
• Experience optimizing payment routing and cascading strategies.
• Expertise in high-risk merchant environments and chargeback management.
• Working knowledge of AML/KYC, PSD2, and 3DS requirements.
• Experience working with CySEC and FCA regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of safeguarding requirements and client money account management.
• Strong commercial skills, including fee and contract negotiation.
• Ability to analyze payment KPIs, approval rates, costs, and provider performance.
• Previous team leadership and people management experience.
• Fluent English with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.