Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Payments Innovation / Fintech
Remote (EU/UK)
We’re partnering with a fast-scaling global platform at the forefront of digital commerce, processing billions in transactions annually. As they enter their next phase of growth, they’re hiring a COO with deep expertise in modern payments ecosystems and fintech innovation.
This is a high-impact CEO-partner role for someone who has built and scaled payments infrastructure, products, or operations in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
What you’ll own:
*Turn strategy into execution across a payments-first, product-led business
*Optimise payment flows, checkout performance, and merchant experience
*Drive efficiency across processing, costs, and partner economics
*Lead complex initiatives across compliance, integrations, and payment expansion
*Partner with Product & Engineering on next-gen payments and platform capabilities
*Embed AI-driven automation across operations and workflows
*Build and scale a high-performing, distributed fintech organisation
What you bring:
*Senior leadership experience in payments, fintech, or payment-led SaaS
*Deep knowledge of acquiring, gateways, orchestration, fraud, and disputes
*Experience working with PSPs, card networks, and banking partners
*Track record of scaling payments products or infrastructure in high-growth environments
*Strong commercial instincts with a focus on unit economics and margin optimisation
*Experience operating in regulated, compliance-heavy environments (PCI, etc.)
*Hands-on use of AI, automation, and workflow tooling to drive scale
Why this role:
*Shape the future of a globally scaled payments platform
*Operate at the intersection of product, payments, and growth
*Direct influence on strategy, infrastructure, and innovation roadmap
*Fully remote, international team