Job description
Head of Payment Operations
📍 Nicosia, Cyprus | 🕒 Full-Time | On-site with Some Flexibility | 📌 Permanent Position
A well-established and rapidly growing financial services provider is seeking an experienced Head of Payment Operations to lead and optimise its payments function. This is a key leadership role based on-site in Nicosia, offering some flexibility around working hours. The ideal candidate will bring deep operational expertise from within an EMI, fintech, or regulated financial services environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage end-to-end payment operations, including transaction processing, reconciliation, and settlements
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and internal control requirements
Collaborate closely with internal teams (Finance, Compliance, Technology, Product) to streamline operations and improve efficiency
Identify and mitigate operational risks across payment channels
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing payments team
Act as a subject matter expert on payment flows, systems, and best practices
Candidate Profile
5+ years of experience in a senior payment operations role within an EMI, fintech, or financial services organisation
Deep understanding of electronic payment systems, settlements, and financial reconciliation
Holds a postgraduate qualification such as an MBA or professional accounting certification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CPA)
Proven leadership skills with the ability to build and manage teams
Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
Based in or willing to relocate to Nicosia and work primarily on-site
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
A good and supportive working environment
Opportunities for leadership and growth within an expanding international business
Relocation assistance available
Flexibility on working hours when needed
Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
