What will you be doing:

• Lead two teams, one for developing new and growing existing payment partnerships including Local Payment Methods and Acquiring banks and the second is responsible for the optimisation of Acquirer performance and Chargeback management
• Coach and develop team members, developing them individually and creating a strong team environment
• Identify regional projects and commercial opportunities to set and raise the bar of Payment Networks in Lat Am
• Creating new revenue lines from developing new payment partnerships
• Reduce and contain cost by measuring and negotiating with existing Payment Partnerships and ensure cost avoidance by maintaining compliance with local scheme and payment method rules
• Drive conversion and authorisation levels by optimistic volume direction across multiple acquirers
• Support the VP, Payment Partnerships and senior leadership by providing relevant reports, data and insights to existing systems and processes
• Negotiate and close new business contracts, taking into consideration all the aspects of a negotiation - this includes contracts management, pricing, deliverable conditions, timing, and others
• Build and manage strategic relationships with payment partners including networks, financial institutions and industry providers, including prioritisation, evaluation of new initiatives, and ongoing partner management
• Understand PPRO’s competitive position in region and implement programs to further and improve payments products, services and strategic objectives
• Research and analyse industry trends and opportunities for PPRO to further distinguish its position as it relates to its payments products and Go To Market plans
• Identify payments regulatory change and ensure compliance to new requirements as a foundation for future customer propositions

You’ll need to have:

• More than 10 years of proven experience in the Cards and Local Payments industry
• Currently working in a similar position,you are familiar with the market conditions, regulatory requirements
• Must have experience navigating inside financial services companies, mainly payment providers, with a solid business development track record
• Used to working in an international environment
• Solid understanding of doing business in Brazil and other countries in Latin America
• Fluent English and Spanish a must