Global Payments Operations Lead

Octalas Baas; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Octalas BasS is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily operations across all business lines, oversee risk and compliance, and ensure service-level excellence. You will coordinate with banks, issuers, vendors, and internal teams to resolve issues and drive process improvements in a fast-scaling global environment.

The role requires 3-7 years in financial services or FinTech operations, with a focus on payment systems, KYC/KYB, AML, and settlement workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or related field.
• 3-7 years in Financial Services, Payments, Banking-as-a-Service, FX, or FinTech operations.
• Strong operational leadership and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of compliance, KYC/KYB, AML, and risk frameworks.
• Experience with payment systems, IBAN issuing, cards, and settlement workflows.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily operational processes run smoothly across all business lines, from onboarding to settlements.
• Oversee risk management, compliance alignment, and internal controls in coordination with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain service-level excellence through structured monitoring, reporting, and escalation procedures.
• Liaise with banking partners, issuers, technology vendors, and internal teams to resolve issues rapidly.
• Drive operational improvements, automate workflows, and enhance efficiency across systems and departments.
• Coordinate cross-border operations between Dubai, Ireland, and partner jurisdictions.
• Ensure timely execution of payments, reconciliations, and client support processes.
• Support leadership with strategic operational planning for growth, scalability, and product expansion.
• Uphold Octalas BasS standards in security, data protection, and platform reliability.

Skills

Operational leadership

Analytical skills

Compliance knowledge

KYC/KYB

AML

Payment systems

IBAN issuing

Card settlements

Vendor management

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Octalas BasS is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily operations across all business lines, oversee risk and compliance, and ensure service-level excellence. You will coordinate with banks, issuers, vendors, and internal teams to resolve issues and drive process improvements in a fast-scaling global environment.

The role requires 3-7 years in financial services or FinTech operations, with a focus on payment systems, KYC/KYB, AML, and settlement workflows.