Head of Payments (iGaming)
Evotym · Poland · remote
About the ClientAn international technology company in the iGaming sector, providing payment infrastructure and platform solutions to online casino and sports betting operators.
Role OverviewOur client is looking for a Head of Payments to strengthen and scale payment operations across their iGaming platform. You’ll bring order to cross-functional processes, identify gaps, and help teams work together effectively.
The role sits at the intersection of several teams and disciplines, bringing together different perspectives to support a consistent, effective payments function. You’ll help strengthen collaboration, refine how work moves across the organization, and ensure that payment initiatives contribute to sustainable improvements in performance.
Key Responsibilities- Build effective processes and ways of working across teams, identifying gaps and bottlenecks and driving improvements through to completion.
- Strengthen collaboration across the business so payment priorities and initiatives are coordinated effectively.
- Develop the payment infrastructure and PSP approach to support the needs of the iGaming business across different markets.
- Improve approval rates and other key payment metrics by monitoring performance, identifying issues, and coordinating practical solutions.
- Optimize payment costs while balancing performance, reliability, and market coverage.
- Work with the team leads to set priorities, resolve operational challenges, and keep improvements moving.
- Partner with Product and other stakeholders to shape payment capabilities, integrations, and expansion into new markets.
Requirements- At least 5 years of experience in iGaming industry, including 3 years in payments.
- A proven record of leading teams or functions and shaping effective processes, with substantial experience in a management capacity.
- Experience working across markets with varying regulatory frameworks.
- The ability to look beyond provider relationships and take ownership of the wider payments function, including operations, performance, and cross-team collaboration.
- A strategic yet hands-on approach, with the ability to identify opportunities, set clear priorities, and turn them into practical improvements.
- Strong communication skills and fluency in Russian / Ukrainian and English.
Key Soft Skills- Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams.
- A structured approach to problem-solving and a focus on turning insights into practical improvements.
- Clear communication skills, with the ability to align stakeholders and priorities.
- A pragmatic leadership style that supports progress while staying close to day-to-day operations.
What We Offer- Competitive salary aligned with experience.
- Collaborative and transparent team culture.
- High-impact role in a scaling fintech company.
- Recognition of personal milestones and achievements.
- Social benefits.