Head of Cross-Border Payments

About the role

This role focuses on leading the global cross-border payments business for Coins. The Head will be responsible for defining the strategy, driving growth, and ensuring the successful execution of payment solutions. This includes developing and managing relationships with various financial institutions like banks, payment service providers, and e-wallets to expand payment corridors. The work involves both fiat and digital asset payment networks, covering collections, payouts, remittances, and stablecoin solutions.

A key aspect of this position is collaboration with internal teams, specifically Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Risk. This ensures that payment solutions are scalable, compliant, and effectively managed. The role also involves overseeing the operational side of payments, including settlement processes, liquidity management, and monitoring transaction performance to meet business objectives.

Success in this role means effectively building and leading a high-performing payments team across diverse markets. It also requires a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, including payment licensing, AML/KYC requirements, and sanctions controls, to ensure all operations are fully compliant. The individual will drive strategic partnerships and business development initiatives to expand the company's payment capabilities globally.

The listed salary range for this full-time remote Head of Cross-Border Payments role is $105,000 to $175,000 USD.

Skills that matter here

• cross-border payments: This role requires strong experience in cross-border payments to lead the strategy and execution of global payment solutions.
• banking partnerships: The Head will develop and manage partnerships with banks and other financial institutions to expand payment networks.
• settlement: Understanding settlement processes is crucial for overseeing payment operations and liquidity management.
• AML/KYC: Ensuring compliance with AML/KYC requirements is a key responsibility for regulatory adherence.
• business development: Proven track record in business development is necessary for driving strategic partnerships and growth.
• regulatory frameworks: Familiarity with payment licensing and regulatory frameworks is essential to ensure compliant operations.

Who this role suits

• A leader with over a decade of experience in payments, fintech, or digital assets.
• Someone adept at building and managing strategic partnerships with financial institutions.
• An individual with a strong grasp of global payment regulations and compliance.
• A person capable of leading and scaling a team across multiple international markets.

From the employer

• Lead the strategy, growth, and execution of the company's global cross-border payments business.
• Develop and manage partnerships with banks, payment service providers, e-wallets, remittance companies, and other financial institutions.
• Expand payment corridors across collections, payouts, remittance, Fiat On/Off Ramp, and stablecoin payment solutions.
• Drive the development of global fiat and digital asset payment networks.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Risk teams to deliver scalable payment solutions.
• Oversee payment operations, settlement processes, liquidity management, and transaction performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable payment regulations, AML/KYC requirements, and sanctions controls.
• Build and lead a high-performing payments team across multiple markets.

• Bachelor's degree or above.
• 10+ years of experience in payments, banking, fintech, remittance, or digital asset industries.
• Strong experience in cross-border payments, remittance, e-wallets, payment infrastructure, or crypto payment ecosystems.
• Deep understanding of banking partnerships, settlement, treasury flows, and payment operations.
• Familiarity with payment licensing, AML/KYC, sanctions compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record in business development and strategic partnerships.
• Fluent English communication skills; experience working in global organizations is preferred.

• Full-time Employee.
• Location: Any.
• Team: Product Solutions.
• Workplace: hybrid.