MIG-2202
Country Head- India
Gurgaon OR Mumbai OR Bangalore · January 29, 2022
Hiring Status Unconfirmed
Key responsibilities
Responsibilities
Lead and represent company in India
Take the business through a successful RBI license application
Establish all the key payment method partner relationships and plan and execute the
integrations process on a prioritized basis to ensure all payments methods are available
through company for our customers
Build on and manage your existing strategic relationships within the payments and
banking sector at the highest level
Build and manage a team of payment professionals to carry out the strategic vision in
India
Deal with the merchants and be the first point of contact for any merchant related issues
until you can hand over to your business development team which you will build
Together with your Direct Report, you will agree the strategy for the Indian market
Oversee in conjunction with the CPO the product roadmap strategy for local payments
and act as the point of contact and ensure it is successfully integrated / executed
Responsible for the commercial term’s discussion and negotiation with payment method
partners and you are expected to have knowledge of what pricing should be in order to
be competitive
Partner with multiple stakeholder in the industry (e.g. vendors, regulators, Accountants,
Lawyers, etc.)
Contribute to the building of a positive and productive work culture
Continually advise the leadership team about current trends in the Indian market and
provide input into any new or local product requirements
Act as the bridge between the European Head Office and the local India office
Be the country expert in all matters relating to India and Payments
Be current at all times with trends or regulations that will affect the business
Build long-lasting relationships with industry stakeholders, such as B2B companies,
Fintechs, trade associations and accounting firms etc
Be responsible for the full Financial Success of the business, we will give you the tools
and you need to deliver
Work cross-functionally with other global offices
Hire a full team to support you (we have a 20 seater office secured already)
Desired candidate profile
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Additional business education such as an MBA would be an advantage
You will have deep experience in the payments or the banking industry and an
understanding of the digital and technology needs of a Global payment aggregator
You are known within the Sector and have relationships at the highest level
Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in a leadership position in Payments (gateways,
online payments, or with other payment providers) or Banking (e-commerce or
payments divisions from one of Indian’s big banks) or both
Demonstratable experience of leading a payments of Fintech company or of leading a
payments or fintech division within a large organization
A strong track record of achievements / milestones
Demonstratable business development experience within the payment industry in India
You pay Attention to detail and have the ability to communicate clearly across all levels
of management from C-Suite downwards
You are mindful of foreign cultures and can translate/explain the way of doing business
in India to non-Indian nationals.
Experience of building and leading high performing teams within a payments or financial
business
Must be aware of the regulatory and compliance environment
You have been interviewed before or appeared in the Media or must be comfortable
appearing in the Media or being quoted in the Media on behalf of Unlimint
The Ability to travel across India and international (+- 20% travel)
You will have direct experience in dealing with The Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) and
must have experience in establishing a legal entity in India
You will be able to work independently as your direct report is based outside India
Reporting Writing and the ability to be accurate in presentations and reports
Discretion / Privacy
A winning mindset
The ability to work quickly
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