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
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- Location:
- England, United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime