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Payments Manager (Middle East)

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Descrição do Emprego - Payments Manager (Middle East)

We are looking for a high-impact Payments Manager (Middle East) in our office in Portugal serve as the primary architect of our growth across the GCC. This is a hybrid role for a strategic "entrepreneur-in-residence" who can navigate the complex regulatory landscapes of the market while simultaneously hunting for high-value partnerships. You will bridge the gap between local market demands and our product roadmap, and ensure PGWay remains the most reliable gateway for businesses entering the Middle East.


Responsibilities



  • Define and execute the go-to-market strategy for GCC countries, identifying high-growth verticals and localized payment trends

  • Build and maintain deep-level relationships with local acquirers, PSPs, and alternative payment methods

  • Source, negotiate, and close enterprise-level deals with merchants and platforms looking to optimize their regional payment flow

  • Monitor payment performance (approval rates, latency, and costs) across the region, identifying "what works and what doesn’t" to optimize routing

  • Act as the local subject matter expert on regional regulations to ensure full alignment with licensing and compliance standards

  • Translate regional market gaps into actionable product requirements for the internal engineering and product teams


Requirements



  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in the Payments/Fintech industry specifically within the GCC market

  • Deep technical and commercial understanding of the Middle Eastern payment landscape, including local acquiring, 3DS protocols, and regional settlement nuances

  • An existing "Rolodex" of contacts within regional banks, payment schemes, and large-scale merchants

  • Proven track record of taking a territory from "zero to one" or significantly scaling GMV through direct BD efforts

  • Ability to dissect payment data to find optimization opportunities and communicate those findings clearly to stakeholders

  • Native or professional-grade fluency in English (Arabic is a significant advantage)

  • You are comfortable with the pace of a high-growth fintech and prefer "doing" over "delegating"


Benefits



  • Competitive salary package

  • Relocation Support

  • Comprehensive health insurance

  • Co-paid meals/snacks are provided in the office.

  • Co-paid wellness activities, e.g. padel, tennis, and gym subscription

  • Birthday gifts, regular team-building events, and a high-growth environment where you can truly shape the office culture from day one.

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