Senior Payment Partnerships Manager

At PPRO, our mission is to simplify access to local payment methods and our vision is to enable the sale of goods and services to anyone in the world using their preferred way to pay. We empower partners such as Ant Group, PayPal and Stripe to access new markets, connect with more customers, and accelerate their growth. Our strength lies in our diverse global team with 50+ nationalities and 10+ international locations— all united around one goal – to deliver the best possible products and services to our partners and customers. While our company mission is to keep innovating global commerce, our internal mission is to #chooseaction, #beopen, #thinkcustomer, #gofurther and #wintogether.

The Purpose: PPRO is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Payment Partnerships Manager, to join our Global Payment Partnerships team. In this role, you will manage and grow some of our most important payment partnerships worldwide, helping shape the future of PPRO’s global payment network. As a senior member of the team, you will own key partner relationships, lead high-impact initiatives, and collaborate cross-functionally to unlock commercial value and long‑term growth. You will also support strategic projects across regions, engage in complex commercial negotiations, and help foster a high‑performing, collaborative team culture.

What you’ll do:

• Manage and grow global strategic partnerships with key payment providers, including local payment methods, card networks, acquirers, and financial institutions.
• Lead or support high‑value negotiations, drive commercial alignment, and ensure mutually beneficial outcomes with partners.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including Product, Engineering, Sales, Legal, and Compliance to deliver partnership‑driven initiatives.
• Identify and execute on commercial opportunities to expand revenue, improve performance, and optimise costs across the payment ecosystem.
• Represent PPRO in industry forums, regulatory discussions, and strategic partner meetings.
• Monitor partner and market performance, providing insights that inform strategic decisions and commercial planning.
• Contribute to global initiatives and knowledge‑sharing efforts that enhance PPRO’s positioning and operational excellence.

What we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience in payments, fintech, or financial services, ideally with a focus on strategic partnerships, acquiring, or local payment methods.
• Proven success managing complex partner relationships across multiple regions and cultures.
• Strong commercial mindset with experience in contract negotiation and supplier engagement.
• Comfortable working in a global, matrixed environment and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach and excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and collaboration abilities.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid working - We offer a hybrid structure with a 3 days / week on site expectation, so you can strike the balance between office and home working.
• In addition to our 28‑day holiday allowance, we also provide a work from abroad policy, enabling employees to work remotely for up to another 30 days per year.
• Learning and Development - We offer a GBP 500 annual budget to support your professional growth—because investing in your development benefits us all.
• Insurance - We want our employees to benefit from various insurances including a medical insurance (BUPA health care plan) and a 5% matching pension plan through Now Pensions.
• Enhanced Family Leave - We understand the importance of family - that's why we offer enhanced family leave to support you during key life moments.
• Workplace Nursery Scheme - Save on childcare through salary exchange.
• Gym membership - PPRO helps contribute toward the costs of your gym membership, supporting your physical fitness journey while easing the burden on your wallet.
• Mental Health Platform - We’ve teamed up with a top well‑being platform to provide one‑on‑one therapy, chat therapy, therapist‑led courses, guided meditations, and more.
• Our HQ office on Procter Street, is a short walk from Holborn, Farringdon and Covent Garden.
• The office is befitting a tech business and is set up for cross‑team collaboration.
• Pet‑friendly office - Because work is better with your paw‑tners by your side.