Head of Payment Operations

18 hours ago

Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus Inventum Group Full time €90,000 - €120,000 per year

Head of Payment Operations


Nicosia, Cyprus
|
Full-Time | On-site with Some Flexibility
|
Permanent Position

A well-established and rapidly growing financial services provider is seeking an experienced
Head of Payment Operations
to lead and optimise its payments function. This is a
key leadership role
based
on-site in Nicosia
, offering some flexibility around working hours. The ideal candidate will bring deep operational expertise from within an
EMI
,
fintech
, or
regulated financial services
environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage end-to-end payment operations, including transaction processing, reconciliation, and settlements
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and internal control requirements
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams (Finance, Compliance, Technology, Product) to streamline operations and improve efficiency
  • Identify and mitigate operational risks across payment channels
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing payments team
  • Act as a subject matter expert on payment flows, systems, and best practices

Candidate Profile

  • 5+ years of experience in a senior payment operations role within an
    EMI
    ,
    fintech
    , or
    financial services
    organisation
  • Deep understanding of electronic payment systems, settlements, and financial reconciliation
  • Holds a postgraduate qualification such as an
    MBA
    or professional accounting certification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CPA)
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to build and manage teams
  • Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
  • Based in or willing to relocate to
    Nicosia
    and work primarily on-site

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
  • A dynamic and supportive working environment
  • Opportunities for leadership and growth within an expanding international business
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Flexibility on working hours when needed

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