Hybrid Director, Card Acquiring & Processing Operations

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About the role

  • Director overseeing payment partnerships and operational performance for PayPal's European portfolio. Driving market growth and innovation while managing executive relationships with banks and financial institutions.

Responsibilities

  • Define the overarching partnership strategy to align with business growth and innovation goals.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with executive stakeholders at banks, payment networks, and other industry entities.
  • Drive market expansion by identifying opportunities in new market segments and geographies.
  • Lead high-level negotiations to secure mutually beneficial agreements with strategic partners.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure partnership strategies align with organizational priorities.
  • Represent the company at key industry events to strengthen its reputation as a market leader.
  • Oversee the implementation of partnerships, ensuring objectives are met effectively and on time.
  • Influence cross-functional teams to execute partnership strategies across product, marketing, and legal functions.
  • Anticipate and mitigate risks related to regulatory changes and competitive dynamics in the payments industry.
  • Evaluate the long-term impact of partnerships on revenue growth and market leadership.

Requirements

  • 10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 12+ years of relevant experience in card acquiring , payment processing, or scheme operations.
  • Strong understanding of Visa and Mastercard authorization, clearing, settlement, and dispute processes.
  • Demonstrated experience improving operational performance in multi-acquirer or multi-processor ecosystems.
  • Experience operating in large, matrixed organizations.
  • Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with the ability to link operational performance to financial impact.
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and external partners at senior levels.
  • Structured, disciplined approach to operational governance and performance management.

Benefits

  • generous paid time off
  • healthcare coverage for you and your family
  • resources to create financial security and support your mental health
  • flexible, balanced work culture

Job title

Director, Card Acquiring & Processing Operations

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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