Nium

Fintech

ChiefPaymentsOfficer

$252–378k San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Chief Payments Officer at Nium. Skills: Global Payments Network Strategy, Global Banking Relationships, Risk Governance. Define global payments network strategy. Build network architecture”

What You'll Achieve.

Commercial performance of the network; Position Nium at forefront of payments era; Get things fixed fast and completely; Raise Nium's profile; Reinforce market leadership

Industry & Context.

Fintech
Problems you'll solve

Thrive in complexity; Bring clarity and momentum

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

15+ years senior leadership experience building and scaling global payments network functions, Deep expertise in global payments infrastructure, Proven track record of building and managing complex institutional banking relationships, Hands-on expertise in treasury risk management, Hands-on expertise in intra-group funding, Hands-on expertise in FX and interest rate hedging strategies

Nice to Have

Experience with stablecoin infrastructure, Experience with programmable payments, Experience with next-generation cross-border settlement

What You'll Do.

Define global payments network strategy

Build network architecture

Own payments network P&L

Own next-generation network capabilities roadmap

Own network performance accountability

Own and grow banking relationships

Build new banking partnerships

Deepen existing banking partnerships

Lead payments specialists team

Set high performance bar

Build culture of ownership

Strengthen risk and governance framework

Ensure payment operations compliance

Lead regulatory engagements

Represent Nium externally

Speak at industry events

Engage market stakeholders

Shape external narrative

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner closely with Regional Product teams; Align network capability with commercial demand; Develop team depth in regulatory strategy; Develop team depth in risk governance; Develop team depth in institutional relationship management; Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Company Secretary teams; Work with PR and Product Marketing

Communication Scope

Communicate with precision; Visible, credible face of Nium

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