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Trafalgar Talent is recruiting on behalf of a confidential global client in the fintech space. As they scale internationally, they are seeking a Head of Payments & Payments Compliance to lead their payments, fraud, and compliance functions. This is a pivotal leadership role with global impact, driving both strategy and execution in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Key Responsibilities: Strategy & Leadership Lead global strategy for payments operations and payment compliance. Manage and mentor high-performing teams across payments, fraud, and compliance. Collaborate with leadership across Finance, Risk, Product, and Engineering. Drive process innovation, scalability, and regulatory readiness. Compliance & Regulation Ensure compliance with card schemes, PCI DSS, government, and global financial regulations. Oversee dispute handling, compliance protocols, and internal audit frameworks. Monitor regulatory developments and align business practices accordingly. Fraud & Risk Design and implement fraud prevention and detection strategies. Oversee transaction monitoring, chargeback defence, and dispute trends. Provide regular fraud and risk performance reporting to senior stakeholders. Payment Infrastructure & Vendor Management Own relationships with payment processors, gateways, acquirers, and fraud solution providers. Oversee merchant onboarding, account optimisation, and geographic compliance. Collaborate on reconciliation, transaction forecasting, and reserve management. Conversion & Innovation Monitor conversion rates, decline trends, and currency performance. Research and implement regionally appropriate alternative payment methods. Lead the roadmap for payment innovation and customer experience improvements. About You 5+ years of senior experience in global payments, compliance, or fraud risk. Strong knowledge of payment networks, card schemes, and regulatory compliance. Proven leadership experience with scaling high-performing teams. Skilled in working with payment gateways, orchestration tools, and fraud platforms. Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration. Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and reporting skills. Benefits Package Competitive salary + performance bonus Company pension scheme BUPA Health & Dental Insurance + Executive Health Assessments Daily food allowance + chef-prepared meals (onsite) Netflix, Spotify & retail voucher perks Mental health support + 24/7 healthline Onsite gym access + osteopath services Golf club membership Cycle to Work Scheme & eye care vouchers Charity donation matching Life assurance + financial planning support Regular team events and socials (including onsite cocktail bar) TPBN1_UKTJ