Director of Payments

Thanks to our innovative BuyNow PayLater payment solution, Scalapay is transforming the way more than 6.5 million customers buy online and in-store, empowering 8,000+ merchants (online and in-store) to give their customers magical shopping experiences. 

Being only 3 years old didn’t stop us from becoming a unicorn 🦄 We have raised over $700mln and we did this thanks to a team built around our 4 core values: #MakeItHappen #PlayAsATeam #StayCurious #FocusOnCustomer.

This is where your magic happens. If you love it, Scalapay it ♥

The Mission:

As Director of Payments at Scalapay, you will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative payment strategies that drive our business growth and enhance our customer experience. Reporting directly to the Group Chief Technology Officer (CTO), you will focus on optimizing our payment infrastructure, maintaining relations with acquirers, card schemes and other issuing partners, and exploring emerging payment technologies to ensure Scalapay remains a leader in the Buy Now, Pay Later sector.

You will:

• Payment Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive payment strategy that aligns with Scalapay's business objectives.
• Acquiring: Run a multi-acquiring strategy, ensuring the highest cost-performance balance.
• Issuing: Foster strong relationships with our current partners (card scheme, processor and bin sponsor), exploring opportunities for growth.
• Monthly Reviews: Conduct regular reviews with acquirers to identify hidden fees and optimize payment processes.
• Payment Ecosystem Exploration: Stay updated on industry trends and explore emerging payment methods such as stable coins and orchestration.
• Cost Accountability and Optimization: Continuously identify and implement strategies to reduce payment processing costs.
• Compliance: Ensure that all payment solutions comply with relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of payments professionals, providing guidance and support.

You’ll be great for this role if you have:

• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in the payments industry, with a proven track record in payment strategy, operations, and negotiation.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of payment processing, acquiring, issuing, and related technologies.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the BNPL sector and emerging payment trends.
• Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Leadership: Proven leadership skills and ability to inspire and motivate a team.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN SCALAPAY:

• International environment with significant challenges to be met every day
• Lots of opportunities to work with a team of industry leaders who are focused on delivering products that offer exceptional user experiences
• Personalised support to accelerate your professional growth and take ownership of the products you deliver: we want to help you grow!
• Latest technologies and being encouraged to bring your flair to the role.

Recruitment process:

1. A  chat with someone from our Talent Team
2. First interview with the CTO to deep dive into your experiences, better understand your motivation and and explore your business acumen in the product world
3. A case study to prepare at home to test your hard skills, and present to our team.
4. A final chat with Simone, our CEO, that will share our vision and values with you

Want to learn more? Don't hesitate to explore our Careers website, our LinkedIn and Glassdoor pages. 

Pro tip: send your CV in English 😉

Super Pro tip: we know that application processes can be scary and frustrating but… we look for talent, not people that tick all our boxes.

We believe in the power of diversity: Scalapay is an Equal Opportunity Employer for any minority, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.