Vice President - Payments (Global)

Page Executive; Singapore; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An exciting late-stage pre-IPO fintech in Singapore is seeking a visionary Vice President - Payments. In this high-impact role, you will lead the cross border payments business, overseeing product innovation and driving international expansion. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payments, strong leadership skills, and a passion for growth. The position offers competitive compensation, including bonuses and equity opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cross border payments across APAC, US, and EU.
• Strong track record in Sales & Business Unit growth.
• Prior experience in a scale-up with 100+ headcount is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and scale the Cross Border Payments business end-to-end.
• Drive product development, execution, and go-to-market strategies.
• Lead and mentor high-performing teams and partners globally.

Skills

Cross Border Payments Experience

Sales & Business Growth

Analytical Mindset

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Leadership

Job description

• High growth, late stage pre-IPO business
• High visibility, senior leadership role

About Our Client

Our client is a leading late stage fintech with over a billion in funding, and are revolutionizing the payments industry. Their innovative solutions are transforming how businesses handle transactions with a full suite of products that allow businesses to accept, process, and disburse payments. As part of their 2026 growth plans, they are seeking an exceptional (Global) Vice President - Payments to shape the future of their cross border payments business, while managing growing a geographically distributed team.

Job Description

Our client, a late stage pre-IPO Fintech leaders are looking for a visionary and execution-driven Vice President - Payments to lead and scale their international payments business. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will own the P&L, drive product innovation, and lead cross-functional teams across Product, Business, Engineering, and Design. You will be responsible for spearheading all international expansion into SEA, US, and EU markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and scale the Cross Border Payments business end-to-end.
• Drive product development, execution, and go-to-market strategies.
• Lead and mentor high-performing teams; set scalable processes and systems.
• Build and nurture partnerships with banks, fintechs, and financial institutions globally.
• Define and execute long-term business and product strategy.
• Operate with an owner mindset and thrive in ambiguity and complexity.
• Lead an existing team of 40-50 headcounts and grow it further.

The Successful Applicant

To be a successful application, you have:

• Proven experience in cross border payments across APAC, US, and EU.
• Strong track record in Sales & Business Unit growth.
• Deep understanding of the cross border ecosystem - banks, fintechs, and regulatory frameworks.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a bias for action and innovation.
• Analytical, data-driven, and customer-first mindset.
• Prior experience in a scale up would be incredibly helpful, having led teams of 100+ headcounts.

What's on Offer

Our client offers a chance to join an exciting pre-IPO fintech that is expanding aggressively across the globe. Outside of the chance to lead a team, the firm strongly believes in professional development and career advancement. We are looking for someone who can drive a collaborative and innovative work environment. If you're ready to drive growth and innovation in a fast-paced, well-funded company, this will be the right role for you. Compensation will be competitive across base, bonus and equity.