VP of Payments

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The VP of Payments will define and lead the group-wide payments vision for TopCo (our group’s umbrella brand) that builds and supports multiple iGaming operating companies (OpCos). The role is responsible for setting strategy, governance, and product direction at a TopCo group level, while enabling the OpCos to make market-appropriate payment decisions within a supportive and scalable framework. TopCo’s payments function exists to empower OpCos - accelerating market entry, improving player experience, and optimizing commercial outcomes - without removing necessary local flexibility. Key responsibilities
Define the group payments strategy and long-term payments product vision Own the payments product roadmap at TopCo level, ensuring reusable capabilities, standards, and tooling that support OpCo needs Partner with Product and Technology leadership to build shared payment components, cashier standards, and platform capabilities Establish clear payment frameworks, principles, and guardrails that guide OpCo decision‑making without over‑centralization Support OpCos in market entry and scale by providing expertise, tooling, and best practices Act as strategic advisor to OpCo leadership on payments, while respecting local autonomy Define group‑level PSP strategy, selection criteria, and evaluation frameworks Lead group negotiations to secure strong commercial terms, MDR, FX, and settlement conditions Centralize payment‑related contracts under TopCo where legally possible, while allowing OpCos flexibility in execution Set group‑wide payment KPIs and reporting standards Ensure appropriate balance between cost, risk, regulatory compliance, and player experience Act as escalation point for critical payment or PSP issues Build and lead the TopCo payments team; collaborate closely with Product, Technology, Finance, Risk, and Compliance across TopCo and OpCos
Qualifications
Senior leadership experience in payments within iGaming or regulated high‑risk industries Strong background in payments product strategy, PSP ecosystems, and multi‑market operations Proven ability to operate in group structures balancing central strategy with local execution
What we offer
Career and skills development opportunities Fun and collaborative team environment
Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Product Management and Finance Industries Entertainment Providers #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime