Development Manager, Payments

Location:Espoo, FI

Country/Region: FI

Job Area: Strategy & Business Development

Business Unit: Strategy & Business Development

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This is for you who wants to have a real impact on creating a healthier planet for our children every day. At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel and a forerunner in developing renewable and circular feedstock solutions for polymers and chemicals. Let’s create transformation for a sustainable future together.


We are looking for you,


Development Manager, Payments


Are you passionate about payments and shaping the future of retail payment and forecourt solutions? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise can make a real impact? If so, we invite you to join Neste Marketing & Services, Payment & Forecourt Development team in Espoo.


Marketing & Services acts as Neste’s channel for bringing sustainable products and services to the end customers. Neste has a network of close to 1 000 stations located in Finland and Baltics. In addition, Marketing and Services serves customers with direct deliveries and services in aviation, shipping and industrial sectors. Data, digital solutions and automatic convenience will play an increasing role to support our customers on their path towards a greener future.


In your role, You will be at the forefront of our payment and forecourt solutions development, working with payment acceptance, issuing and station data solutions in close collaboration with Neste’s Marketing & Services business units, as well as our external partner network. Your role is integral to delivering our targets and providing industry-leading payment and customer experiences. With us, you will have the unique opportunity to work extensively with solutions across our operations. We are small enough to allow you to engage deeply with various aspects of payments and forecourt solutions, yet large enough to provide the excitement and complexity of a major retail player with Payment Institution License. This balance offers a compelling environment where your contributions can truly make a difference. You will report to the Head of Payment Development in Espoo.


We are a dedicated team of experts committed to innovating and developing payment and forecourt solutions to meet our customers' needs and align with our strategic business goals. Our holistic approach covers both front-end acceptance and back-end service development as well as telecommunications network, offering you the perfect platform to leverage your experience and explore new challenges.Together with you and your expertise, we can make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow.

More about the job


As a Development Manager, Payments, you will be at the forefront of our payment solutions development. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading strategic projects and improvement initiatives related to payment and forecourt solutions
• Acting as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Neste payment and forecourt solutions
• Evaluating new opportunities, proposing and defining improvements
• Overseeing payment operations and participate resolving potential payment-related incidents
• Collaborating with peers and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

The best combination to succeed in this role

• Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in payment solutions or software development, such as issuing, acquiring, mobile/e Commerce, or transaction processing
• Skills: Strong project management skills with a proven track record of delivery, excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, the ability to think big-picture with architectural design thinking, and in-depth technical knowledge of card payments and infrastructure
• Education: A Master’s Degree in a relevant field, such as business or technical
• Language: Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Proficiency in Finnish or any Baltic languages is a plus

Other strengths we value

• Knowledge and experience in working with WAN networks, including design and optimization
• Experience in managing end-to-end testing processes / hands on payment software testing
• High sense of ownership and the ability to work also independently

Let’s get you started


Wondering whether we are a match or not? Take a short test at neste.com/game.


We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by October 20th, 2024.


If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Juuso Lovén, Head of Payment Development, +358 40 338 0337 September 27th between 12-3 PM or October 3rd between 2-4 PM or October 14th 2-4 PM.


We will do our best to contact you within 2 weeks after the application time has ended. We start reviewing applications already during application period. We encourage early applications, as interviews may be conducted with suitable candidates before the closing date. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. The person selected for the position must pass a health examination including a drug test. A security clearance is obtained with your consent.

About Neste
Neste uses science and innovative technology to transform waste and other resources into renewable fuels and circular raw materials. We create solutions for combating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. With over 75 years of refining expertise, we are the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel and a forerunner in developing renewable and circular feedstock solutions for polymers and chemicals. Our ambition is to make the Porvoo oil refinery in Finland the most sustainable refinery in Europe. We have set high standards for climate, biodiversity, human rights and the supply chain. Together with our partners we are aiming at a carbon neutral and nature positive value chain by 2040. Our success is created by 5,600 professionals working in 16 countries. Read more: neste.com.