Head of Payments (High-Risk PSP) – Europe

Location: Europe (Remote) Employment type: Full-time Contract: B2B Company type: High-Risk PSP (iGaming / Forex / Crypto) Our client is a fast-growing PSP operating in the iGaming, Forex, and Crypto segments. The company works with real transaction volumes and is developing AI-driven routing, proprietary anti-fraud solutions, and payment routes across Europe, LATAM, and Africa. The team is currently strengthening the payments function and is looking for a specialist who can take the infrastructure to the next level. About the Role This role is for a professional who wants not just to maintain existing systems, but to build and scale them. It requires a combination of strategic thinking and a hands-on approach: provider integrations, approval rate improvement, payment stability, expansion into new geographies, and unit economics optimization. Key Responsibilities Launching new payment routes (cards, APMs, crypto). Improving approval rates and overall transaction stability. Negotiating with acquirers, PSPs, and partner banks. Building backup routes for critical corridors. Analytics: metrics, dashboards, A/B testing. Working closely with engineers on payment flows and integrations. Requirements 7+ years of experience in payments: PSP, acquiring, or fintech. Hands-on experience launching payment infrastructure in high-load, multi-geo environments. Deep understanding of Visa/Mastercard, APMs, and crypto processing. Strong technical literacy and understanding of payment flows. Strong negotiation skills and results-driven mindset. High-risk experience is a strong advantage. What the Company Offers Impact & Autonomy Full visibility into P&L by providers, regions, and methods. Strategic sessions with founders - decisions are made quickly, without bureaucracy. Budget and authority for experiments: a well-justified case can be approved the same day. Recognition of results - achievements are associated with your name within the company and the industry. Career & Growth Opportunity to move to a C-level role within 18–24 months based on strong performance. Budget for building your own team and for professional development. Compensation Base salary + transparent bonus system: 85%+ approval rate across all geos: +25% 99%+ uptime: +15% 15%+ margin improvement: +20% Up to 60% bonus on top of base compensation for achieving KPIs. B2B contract, remote work from anywhere in Europe. Originally posted on Himalayas