Head of Payment Instruments Department

Role description:

Evoca is looking for Head of Payment Instruments Department with a proven track record in change management, drive for strategic initiatives and ability to develop new policies and procedures in response to, and in anticipation of, changes in the business and regulatory environment.

What will you gain?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles by creating a working environment that supports wellbeing and provides a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities. By joining Evoca, you will get:

• health insurance;
• favorable terms of Evoca products and services;
• holiday and year-end bonuses;
• bonuses on marriage, birth of a child;
• paid days off;
• sport package;
• English language trainings;
• large opportunities for continuous leaning and development (participation in international conferences, business trips abroad, opportunities to get international certifications and study in top universities worldwide).

What will you be doing?

• develop and execute the Bank's payments strategy;
• lead and manage the work of Payment Cards, ATMs and Terminals and Payment Partnerships divisions;
• identify and execute new payment projects using new technologies and tools;
• drive initiatives to improve the users’ payment experience across various platforms– branches, apps, online;
• manage the collaborations of the Bank with its international partners;
• ensure new payment partnerships with leading companies and other institutions;
• stay up to date on local and global market trends and issues affecting the payments industry;
• conduct payment market trends analysis and come up with new suggestions;
• represent the Bank at official meetings, industry events and tradeshows with the intention of gaining new business leads and contacts;
• effectively manage and delegate the work within the department, providing support and guidance to the team for continuous development;
• prepare and submit periodic reports to management board.

What skills are we looking for?

• university degree in finance, computer science, business or other related field, MBA or advanced degree is preferred;
• at least 5 years of experience in payments strategy and operations in a fin-tech;
• hands-on experience in developing and executing successful payments strategies (ideally with banks, payment companies, and digital wallet providers);
• good grasp of Armenian banking legislation and payment service processes;
• well-established relationships and network within the business and fin-tech community;
• strong understanding of global payment methods, systems, and regulations;
• proactive mindset with business-savvy understanding;
• strong critical-thinking and decision-making abilities with a focus on identifying innovative solutions to payment-related challenges;
• excellent leadership and team management skills;
• strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• result-driven with the ability to multitask and set priorities;
• perfect command of Russian and English languages.

How to apply?

Please send your CV to [email protected] by indicating "Head of Payment Instruments Department" in the subject line of the e-mail.