Travel Payments Subject Matters Expert

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel agency is seeking a Travel Payments Subject Matter Expert for a 12-month contract in the UK. This role will involve optimizing the airline payment infrastructure and enhancing the payment experience. Candidates should have over 8 years in payments and specific experience within the airline sector, focusing on data-driven commercial strategies. This position offers a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in payments, with 4+ years in the airline or travel sector.
• In-depth knowledge of GDS, NDC, BSP/ARC, and Virtual Credit Cards.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy for airline-related payments.
• Identify and reduce friction in payment processes.
• Develop business cases to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Payments expertise

Analytical mindset

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision-making

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Halian Technology Limited

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

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Job Description:

Travel Payments SME 12-Month Contract

Location: Remote or Hybrid | Client: Leading Online Travel Agency

Our client is seeking a Travel Payments Subject Matter Expert for a 12-month contract engagement. This strategic role will focus on optimizing airline payment infrastructure, working alongside the Director of Commercial Payments and collaborating cross-functionally to drive revenue growth and enhance the end-to-end payment experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the commercial strategy for airline-related payments and settlement mechanisms
• Identify and eliminate friction in payment flows across acquisition and refund processes
• Create business cases and strategic roadmaps to improve customer experience and monetization
• Interface with Product, Engineering, Risk, Finance, Legal, and external PSPs
• Provide expert insight on regulatory and compliance standards, including PSD2/SCA, PCI DSS, and IATA mandates

Required Experience:

• 8+ years in payments, with 4+ years specifically in the airline or travel vertical
• In-depth knowledge of GDS, NDC, BSP/ARC, Virtual Credit Cards (VCCs), and airline settlement/payment flows
• Strong analytical mindset and commercial acumen with a track record of data-driven decision-making
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and drive alignment across functions