Paysafe · 4 days ago
Senior Director, Product
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expPaysafe is a leading payments platform that enables businesses and consumers to connect and transact seamlessly. The Senior Director, Product will define and execute the global acquiring strategy, focusing on North America, EU/UK, and Latin America while leading initiatives to deliver innovative acquiring solutions and foster relationships with key stakeholders.
Financial ServicesFinTechMobile PaymentsRisk Management
Responsibilities
Define and execute the global card acquiring roadmap for North America, EU/UK, and LatAm markets, ensuring alignment with Paysafe’s unified commerce vision
Oversee integrations with leading processors and acquirers (e.g., Fiserv, TSYS, Worldpay) and ensure operational excellence
Develop fact-based business cases and strategic proposals to drive revenue uplift and margin optimization across acquiring products
Lead risk mitigation strategies, chargeback management, and adherence to PCI and regional regulatory requirements
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and Commercial teams to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative acquiring solutions
Drive modernization initiatives to enhance acquiring capabilities and streamline processes across multiple geographies
Build and maintain strong relationships with card schemes, processors, merchants, and internal leadership to ensure mutual success
Mentor and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Influence key stakeholders, including executive leadership, partners, and regulatory bodies, to drive alignment on strategic initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field, required; or additional experience in lieu of education, required
10+ years of experience in product management, required
5+ years of experience leading Product personnel
Deep expertise in the payments industry, including card acquiring lifecycle, scheme rules, pricing models, alternative payment methods (APMs), cross-border transactions and risk considerations across diverse verticals
Hands-on experience with processor integrations (Fiserv, TSYS, Worldpay, Global Payments)
Strong knowledge of real-time transaction processing, clearing, and settlement
Demonstrated success in defining and executing global product strategies and transformation initiatives
Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks and compliance standards, including PCI-DSS, PSD2, GDPR, and AML/KYC requirements
Proven ability to integrate advanced payment solutions into enterprise commerce platforms, enhancing security, scalability, and user experience
Direct Acquiring Expertise: Ability to manage acquiring relationships and optimize approval rates through dynamic routing and interchange strategies
Strong technical fluency in APIs, webhooks, and settlement architecture
Familiarity with fraud prevention tools, tokenization, and dispute management workflows
Knowledge of local payment methods and regulatory frameworks in North America, EU/UK, and LatAm
Experience with data-driven optimization for authorization rates and cost efficiency
Preferred
Experience within card acquiring, payments, or related financial services
Experience launching acquiring solutions in North America, EU/UK, and LatAm markets
Card Payout Solutions: Experience with Visa Direct, Mastercard Send, and other push-to-card payout programs
Company
Paysafe
Paysafe is a global payments provider offering a range of payments solutions for businesses and consumers.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2B2021-03-31Post Ipo Equity· $2B
2017-08-04Post Ipo Equity
2015-12-23IPO
Leadership Team
Bruce Lowthers
Chief Executive Officer
Christopher W. Russell
Former CEO, now Non Executive Director and Senior Advisor to Managment of Skrill USA, Inc.
Recent News
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