Senior Payments Manager

Job DescriptionA long-established and trusted global brokerage firm is seeking a strategic and hands‑on Senior Payments Manager to oversee the next phase of their operations with a focus on prop trading within a dynamic Forex and CFD environment. With over 30 years of industry presence, this firm has built a solid reputation for transparency, innovation, and client success, offering a broad range of CFD products including forex, commodities, indices, and more.Location: Hybrid - Dubai, UAEResponsibilities:We are seeking a highly skilled and detail‑oriented Senior Payments Manager to lead the end‑to‑end payments function for a fast‑growing global trading fintech company. This role oversees the full payments lifecycle — including pay‑ins, pay‑outs, refunds, settlements, and chargebacks — while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across multi‑currency and multi‑provider environments.The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of international payment networks, reconciliation workflows, and regulatory frameworks. You will manage PSP and banking relationships, optimize operational performance through automation and smart routing, and deliver actionable reporting to support financial control and growth. This is a key operational role driving secure, scalable, and best‑in‑class payment capabilities.Requirements:5+ years in payment operations within fintech, online trading, or high‑volume e‑commerceExperience handling global payment flows across multiple providers and currenciesStrong familiarity with payment orchestration models and PSP aggregationProven track record optimizing routing, negotiation of commercials, and reducing transaction costsDemonstrated ability to maintain effective partner and vendor relationshipsExperience working cross‑functionally with Finance, Product, Compliance, and Tech teamsKey competencies:Analytical & Data‑Driven: able to identify issues and performance trends through metricsPrecision & Accountability: maintains accuracy in fast‑paced financial environmentsSolutions‑Focused: anticipates challenges and drives continuous improvementResilient: remains focused under pressure and high transaction volumesCollaborative Communicator: clear coordination with internal and external stakeholdersEthical & Compliant Mindset: ensures safeguard of funds and regulatory adherenceCommercial Awareness: balances cost control with operational efficiencyTechnical skills:Expertise in global PSPs, payment gateways, orchestration systems, and multi‑currency flows (cards, APMs, bank transfer & crypto)Strong knowledge of reconciliation processes across PSPs, payment systems, and CRMsAdvanced Excel skills for payment reporting, validations, and reconciliation logicUnderstanding of AML/CTF, PCI‑DSS, PSD2, and data protection requirementsFamiliarity with BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, etc.)What’s in it for you?Our client offers an exciting, challenging role in a collaborative, dynamic environment. The right person will find many career growth opportunities in their company, whether you want to advance your technical skills or aspire to leadership in the future.Benefits:Base salary visa sponsorship, healthcare insurance.Hybrid model after probation.Flight tickets back to home country after one year of employment.#J-18808-Ljbffr