General Manager - Payment Gateway (Fintech)

TL;DR

General Manager - Payment Gateway (Fintech): Own product strategy, roadmap, and go-to-market execution with an accent on assessing new markets, verticals, and partnership opportunities. Focus on architecture direction balancing speed, scale, and compliance; prioritize features based on merchant demand and market position.

Location: Limassol, Cyprus

Company

Fast-growing iGaming technology business.

What you will do

• Own product strategy, roadmap, and go-to-market execution.
• Assess new markets, verticals, and partnership opportunities.
• Lead MVP delivery and Smart Cashier roadmap.
• Prioritise features based on merchant demand and market position.
• Maintain 99.9% uptime SLA and sub-2-second transaction latency.
• Negotiate and manage acquiring banks, processors, and PSPs.

Requirements

• 8+ years in payments, fintech, or financial services.
• 3+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of card schemes and alternative payment methods.
• Experience operating in regulated environments; iGaming preferred.
• Strong command of PCI DSS, AML, KYC, and cross-border regulation.
• Technical fluency to work directly with engineering leadership.

Nice to have

• GM, VP Product, or Head of Payments in a gateway or processor.
• Direct experience securing EU payment licenses.
• Active relationships with acquiring banks and PSPs.
• Exposure to high-risk merchant categories.
• MBA or relevant advanced degree.

Culture & Benefits

• Senior leadership role in a fast-growing iGaming technology business.
• Direct ownership of product, revenue, and market expansion.
• Competitive salary with equity participation.
• International setup across Limassol and Dubai.
• Clear long-term growth path.