Payment Operations Lead- Remote

RemotePass; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fintech space seeks a Payment Operations Lead to oversee high-volume payment operations. The ideal candidate will manage internal and external stakeholders and ensure operational excellence, contributing to scalable payment processes. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth in a dynamic remote-work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Health insurance allowance

Opportunities for growth

Dynamic and innovative company culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a high-volume payment operation at a fintech company.
• Deep understanding of cross-border payments and banking operations.
• Solid understanding of compliance and risk frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the day-to-day execution of payout operations.
• Serve as the first-level point of escalation for operational issues.
• Generate regular reports on payment performance and operational KPIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

RemotePass is a leading global platform transforming the way businesses access and manage top talent. Recognized as one of G2’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Software Products, we’re on a mission to break down geographical barriers and create a world where exceptional talent can thrive anywhere.

By streamlining global hiring, onboarding, payroll, and compliance, RemotePass empowers organizations to build high-performing remote teams. Our platform is designed to improve the lives of millions of workers worldwide by providing them with unprecedented opportunities to connect with global employers and reach their full potential.

We are backed by world-class investors: Endeavor Catalyst, Khwarizmi Ventures, Oraseya Capital, Flyer One Ventures, Access Bridge Ventures, A15, Swiss Founders Fund, and Plug & Play.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Payment Operations Lead to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing high-volume payment operations involving multiple Payment Service Providers (PSPs) and banking partners. You will act as the main point of contact both internally and externally, ensuring operational excellence, proactive issue resolution, and seamless collaboration across stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Payment Operations: Own and manage the day-to-day execution of payout operations, ensuring reliability, accuracy, and compliance.
• Internal Escalation Point: Serve as the first-level point of escalation for any operational issues related to payments.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the main point of contact (POC) for internal teams (product, compliance, finance, support) and external partners (PSPs, banks).
• Process Improvement: Build and optimize scalable processes, documentation and controls to drive efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in all payment operations.
• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate and resolve operational issues, identify root causes, and collaborate with relevant teams to implement effective solutions.
• Reporting & Insights: Generate regular reports on payment performance, operational KPIs, and partner SLAs; provide actionable insights to improve decision-making.
• Policy & Compliance: Develop and enforce operational policies, procedures, and controls aligned with regulatory and compliance standards.
• Fintech Operations Contribution: Contribute to the design and execution of the broader fintech operational roadmap across multiple financial products.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a high-volume payment operation at a fintech company.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to tackle complex issues and drive root cause resolution.
• Deep understanding of cross-border payments, settlement protocols, and PSP/banking operations.
• Service-oriented mindset with excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of compliance and risk frameworks; experience in regulated environments is a strong plus.

Benefits:

● Competitive salary and benefits package, and a fantastic remote-work environment

● Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative company with growth opportunities.

● Exposure to a wide range of partners and industries.

● Health insurance allowance