CFD FX Head of Payment | Hong Kong | HKD 1M

Our client is licensed as a Securities Dealer by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles. With 400+ professionals globally in 8 countries across Asia, the Middle East, & Europe with 22 offices internationally. The estimated monthly trading volume in an average of USD 100B executed by 100,000 retail investors, professional traders, and financial institution clients.

Our client's seeking a visionary and highly skilled Head of Payment to lead our payment solutions in the fast-evolving fintech environment. This executive role combines strategic decision-making, operational leadership, and global psp development to build and optimize our payment capabilities on an international scale. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payment product management, coupled with a global perspective and established network within the payments ecosystem to drive cross-border initiatives, partnerships, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership in Payment Solutions: Set and execute the vision for our global payment strategy, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and compliant with international standards while meeting the unique demands of fintech sector. Foster a high-performance, innovative team culture focused on excellence and accountability
• Global Channel Development: Build and leverage strategic partnerships with international payment processors, financial institutions, and blockchain-based payment networks to enhance our global payment channels. Ensure that our payment solutions are optimized for seamless cross-border transactions and localized to meet diverse regional requirements
• Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of payment products, from ideation and launch to enhancement and ongoing optimization, with a particular focus on adapting products for different markets
• Decision-Making and Vision: Utilize strong decision-making skills and market insight to guide complex product and channel decisions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and rapid adaptation to industry changes
• Data-Driven Optimization: Implement advanced data analytics to drive product and operational strategies, optimizing transaction processing, identifying growth opportunities, and developing features that enhance both user experience and market reach
• Regulatory and Compliance Leadership: Ensure adherence to global standards and proactively address changes in requirements across regions. Integrate compliance into all product and operational workflows, managing risks effectively in fintech landscape

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications in finance, blockchain, or compliance are highly preferred
• 10+ years of product management experience in financial services, payments, or fintech, with substantial exposure to global payment systems, particularly within payment, Web3, cryptocurrency, or CFD industries
• Proven expertise in managing large-scale payment ecosystems and establishing global partnerships that support cross-border capabilities and localization strategies
• In-depth knowledge of payment processing systems, including payment hubs, digital wallets, and blockchain-based payments
• Expertise in global regulatory compliance and understanding of regional requirements in Web3 and CFD markets
• Track record of leading high-impact teams, with demonstrated ability to drive product success in complex, multi-market environments