VP, Payments (Fintech)

TL;DR

VP, Payments (Fintech): Defining and leading hirify.global's global payments strategy across a high-velocity, two-sided marketplace with an accent on financial infrastructure, global payouts, and seamless customer experiences. Focus on architecting scalable payment systems, forging global partnerships, and driving strategic growth through AI-powered solutions.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $289,000–$418,000 USD

Company

hirify.global Inc. connects businesses with global, AI-enabled talent through its Marketplace and Lifted platforms, facilitating over $30 billion in transactions and driving business transformation.

What you will do

• Set the vision and long-term strategy for hirify.global’s global payments and financial infrastructure, aligning with company objectives.
• Lead a multi-functional organization responsible for payment rails, payout orchestration, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and customer experience.
• Identify and scale global payment partnerships across acquiring, disbursing, and embedded finance, ensuring resilience and speed.
• Drive the adoption of AI-powered payment solutions and automation to reduce costs and enhance decision-making.
• Serve as executive sponsor for critical financial partnerships, vendor relationships, and compliance frameworks across jurisdictions.
• Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing leadership team within the Payments function, reinforcing a culture of excellence.

Requirements

• Proven executive leadership experience owning global payments, payout systems, or embedded finance platforms at scale, preferably within a two-sided marketplace or fintech environment.
• Deep understanding of financial systems, cross-border payment rails, wallet infrastructures, and regulatory dynamics across key regions.
• Track record of driving strategic transformation, product portfolio management, and executing through complex, matrixed organizations.
• Proficiency in leveraging AI to optimize financial workflows, increase operational efficiency, and accelerate partner evaluation or integration processes.
• Ability to influence at all levels, from board to technical teams, and to balance long-term strategic vision with near-term executional excellence.

Culture & Benefits

• Shape the future of work for a global, remote-first workforce, creating economic opportunities worldwide.
• Culture built on trust, risk-taking, customer focus, and excellence.
• Comprehensive medical coverage for you and your family.
• Unlimited PTO, a 401(k) plan with matching, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Personal and professional growth supported through development programs, mentorship, and hirify.global Belonging Communities.