Remote Regional Payment Strategy Lead

Summary

Join Trendyol, a dynamic and agile e-commerce company with over 30 million customers and 250,000 sellers. As part of the Core Commerce Division, you will conduct research on local payment preferences, stay updated on industry trends, assess regulatory landscape, develop and implement strategies for the CEE region, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The company offers a hybrid working model, extensive training, mentoring opportunities, and competitive benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Economics or Engineering)
• Proven experience in payment industry, with a focus on the CEE region
• Proven ability to negotiate with partners
• Excellent knowledge of the payments/fintech industry
• Detail-oriented with analytical problem-solving skills
• Good business acumen & curiosity, including skill in understanding the business, competition, and growth
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of Turkish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed research on local payment preferences, popular payment methods, and financial regulations in targeted regions
• Stay abreast of industry trends, evolving regulatory frameworks governing payment systems, and new technologies in the payments space to identify opportunities for strategic partnerships and innovative payment solutions
• Conduct comprehensive research on Stored Value Products and similar financial instruments in the CEE region
• Assess the regulatory landscape governing SVF and related financial services
• Evaluate the feasibility of introducing SVF into our product portfolio, considering factors such as technological requirements, operational impact, and financial viability
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure full compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine payment strategies tailored to the CEE region's unique characteristics and market dynamics
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with regional payment providers, banks, regulatory authorities, and industry stakeholders
• Negotiate contracts and terms to secure partnerships that support our business objectives
• Lead initiatives aimed at optimizing payment costs by negotiating favorable terms with payment partners, leveraging bulk transaction discounts, implementing dynamic currency conversion solutions, and optimizing payment routing to minimize fees

Benefits

• Take responsibility from day one and develop skills with a talented and diverse international team
• Experience open communication, flexibility, and a start-up spirit in our unique culture
• Tackle big challenges in e-commerce with Agile practices and encourage growth by learning from mistakes
• Join creative and focused teams that prioritize collaboration and problem-solving
• Access our extensive training platform for continuous learning and personal growth
• Benefit from the support of a global team of experts with mentoring and professional development opportunities
• Connect with teammates regardless of physical distance through events, meetings, and social activities
• Enjoy competitive benefits such as Trendyol shopping budget, central and international office locations, and top-of-the-line technical equipment
• We offer the opportunity for a two-month full remote work program, allowing you to work from abroad, during the summer period (July to August)