Head of Payments & Fraud (iGaming/Fintech)

TL;DR

Head of Payments & Fraud (iGaming/Fintech): Owning and optimizing global payment infrastructure and end-to-end fraud strategy with an accent on seamless, localized user experience, conversion, and risk mitigation. Focus on identifying and integrating new payment providers, establishing robust transaction controls, overseeing treasury operations, and implementing advanced fraud prevention systems.

Location: Fully remote (global)

Company

hirify.global is seeking a Head of Payments & Fraud to optimize its global payment infrastructure and ensure a seamless, efficient, and localized payment experience.

What you will do

• Own and optimize global payment infrastructure and end-to-end fraud strategy across crypto and fiat rails.
• Continuously analyze payment options, identify new providers, and collaborate with Product and Engineering for user experience.
• Lead relationships with banks, payment service providers, and liquidity partners.
• Oversee treasury operations across digital assets and fiat balances, ensuring optimal capital allocation.
• Establish best-in-class governance, compliance standards (KYC, AML), and risk safeguards.
• Design and implement a risk-based controls framework for fraud prevention, monitoring, and loss mitigation.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in payments, fintech, or e-commerce (iGaming, crypto, or high-volume online transactions preferred).
• Strong understanding of global and local payment systems (cards, e-wallets, APMs, open banking, crypto).
• Experience working directly with PSPs, acquirers, and payment gateway integrations.
• Solid grasp of user experience and conversion optimization principles related to payment flows.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and measurable improvements.
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience in the iGaming, crypto, or financial services industry.
• Working knowledge of payment metrics tracking and BI tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Understanding of web and mobile UX patterns for payment flows.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote - work from anywhere in the world.
• 25 days of paid time off.
• Equipment allowance.
• Data-driven and user-obsessed culture, focused on optimizing details for conversion.
• Globally aware and commercially sharp, understanding regulatory and behavioral nuances.
• Adaptable and resourceful in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.