Head of Merchants

Location
Cyprus
Salary
EUR 65,000 - 85,000
Contact
Ioanna Vlassi
Job Ref
1660755
  • Excellent working environment in a small office, Larnaka based
  • flexible working model after probation
  • Very good rewarding and bonus model

 
Our client is a fast-growing, innovative fintech company specializing in payment orchestration and merchant solutions. They provide advanced payment infrastructure and services to businesses operating in high-growth sectors. The company is currently scaling rapidly and is seeking a strong leader to head their Merchant Operations function. 
 
About the Role We are looking for a hands-on and experienced Head of Merchants, to lead the Merchant Operations and Account Management function. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining excellent relationships with merchants, ensuring smooth payment operations, and driving high levels of merchant satisfaction and growth.
You will act as the strategic leader and main escalation point for all merchant-related matters while working closely with PSPs, acquirers, and internal teams.
 
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Merchant Operations and Account Management team.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with merchants, focusing on satisfaction, retention, and growth
  • Oversee day-to-day payment operations and ensure efficient issue resolution
  • Manage relationships and communication with PSPs, acquirers, and other payment partners
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for complex merchant and payment-related matters
  • Identify opportunities to optimise payment performance, reduce declines, and support merchant business growth
  • Collaborate with internal teams (Product, Risk, Compliance, and Technical Support) to continuously improve merchant experience
Requirements
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in payments, fintech, or financial services managing a small team
  • Strong background in Merchant Services, Account Management, or Payment Operations
  • Solid understanding of payment flows, PSP ecosystems, acquirers, and the full transaction lifecycle
  • Proven team leadership and people management skills
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
  • Results-oriented mindset with a strong focus on merchant satisfaction and performance metrics
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in EU
Success Metrics
  • High merchant satisfaction and retention rates
  • Improved payment performance (approval rates, uptime, processing efficiency)
  • Efficient team performance and fast issue resolution
What Our Client Offers
  • Competitive salary package salary from 65,000 - 85,000 euro gross
  • Performance-based bonus
  • Flexible working hours after 6 month probation
  • Office with easy access from the highway
  • Opportunities for professional growth in a fast-scaling fintech environment and a very understanding management
  • Sports and gym membership
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Ioanna Vlassi
Managing Director, Cyprus
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