Job Description
We are seeking a visionary Senior Payment Lead to revolutionize how our customers pay for travel. In this high-impact role, you will oversee our global payment ecosystem, managing a multi-disciplinary team of product managers, engineers, and treasury specialists. Your mission: to turn payments from a back-office necessity into a competitive advantage and a seamless part of the traveler's journey. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership & Vision Define and execute the long-term global payment strategy, focusing on authorization rates, cost optimization, and alternative payment methods (APMs). Lead and scale a high-performing team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and customer-centricity. Navigate the complexities of multi-currency settlement and cross-border transactions inherent to the travel industry. 2. Ecosystem Management Own relationships with global acquirers, card networks, and fintech partners. Negotiate complex commercial agreements to reduce Interchange and Sc...