Chief Payments Officer

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Chief Payments Officer will own Nium’s global payments network strategy, P&L, and banking relationships while leading a 25‑person, multi‑continent team. This executive role combines deep payments infrastructure expertise with regulatory, risk, and commercial acumen to drive next‑generation cross‑border settlement capabilities.

Role Snapshot

• Executive leadership of global payments network
• P&L ownership for payments operations
• Build and manage institutional banking partnerships
• Lead 25 payments specialists across four continents
• Drive stablecoin, programmable money, and real‑time settlement roadmap

Must-Have Requirements

• Payments infrastructure & licensing
• Institutional banking relationship management
• Regulatory compliance & governance
• Treasury risk management & hedging
• P&L ownership & commercial strategy
• Leadership & people development
• global payments network leadership
• institutional banking relationship management
• risk and treasury management

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Stablecoin & programmable payments
• stablecoin and programmable payments

Work Setup

• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Salary range
• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility
• Education requirement
• Certifications

What You'll Likely Work On

• Define and execute a global payments network strategy aligned with commercial and product goals
• Own the architecture for domestic collection, local disbursement, settlement accounts, and card issuance at scale
• Manage the P&L for the payments network, including pricing, partner economics, and margin optimization
• Lead the roadmap for next‑generation capabilities such as stablecoin rails and real‑time cross‑border settlement
• Build, negotiate, and expand banking relationships worldwide, acting as the primary liaison to regulators and tier‑1 institutions
• Provide operational accountability, fixing network issues swiftly and maintaining partner confidence
• Develop and coach a high‑performing team of payments specialists, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement
• Strengthen risk and governance frameworks across 40+ licensed jurisdictions

Good Fit If You Have

• Thrives in complex, fast‑moving environments and makes high‑stakes decisions with limited data
• Demonstrates executive presence when engaging regulators, boards, and institutional partners
• Communicates with precision, ensuring teams and partners understand expectations and outcomes