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SOSolaris

Payments Operations Team Lead(m/w/x)

Berlin
Full-timeWith Home OfficeExperienced
AI/ML
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Overseeing daily payments operations and partner relations for an embedded finance platform. Minimum 4-5 years payment operations experience and first leadership experience required. Variable remuneration program, home office budget.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field
  • Minimum 4-5 years Payment Operations or Banking Operations experience
  • First leadership experience managing small team
  • Strong knowledge of SEPA & SWIFT payment schemes
  • Knowledge and comprehension of PSD2
  • Ability to engage with team members
  • Provide clear and concise feedback
  • Ability to lead cross-functional projects
  • Fluent command of English
  • German language skills are a strong plus
  • SQL familiarity
  • Strong analytical and data-driven mindset
  • Experience applying AI-based tools or automation
  • Ability to balance strategic vision and attention to detail
  • Hands-on and entrepreneurial mentality
  • Strong analytical skills for process improvement
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail

Tasks

  • Oversee daily payments operations
  • Set strategic priorities, KPIs, and performance targets
  • Serve as primary contact for partners and third-party banks
  • Handle payment-related inquiries and follow-up calls
  • Establish strong governance, reporting, and control frameworks
  • Drive automation and streamline workflows
  • Embed robust risk management practices
  • Allocate team resources effectively across time zones
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3-5 payment operations specialists
  • Resolve incidents efficiently and continuously improve processes
  • Lead team according to defined career paths
  • Ensure regular development conversations
  • Liaise with Business Unit heads and functional heads
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders for effective team functioning
  • Improve processes with team experts and stakeholders
  • Monitor and process SEPA and SWIFT payments
  • Take responsibility for payment-related incidents
  • Serve as main point of escalation for senior management
  • Contribute to regulatory communications with BaFin and other regulators
  • Support and lead Audit Cycles
  • Maintain compliant-first approach for regulatory adherence

Work Experience

  • 4 - 5 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • English – Fluent
  • German – is a plus

Tools & Technologies

  • SEPA
  • SWIFT
  • PSD2
  • SQL
  • AI-based tools

Benefits

Bonuses & Incentives

  • Variable remuneration program

Additional Allowances

  • Home office budget
  • Monthly meal allowance

Learning & Development

  • Learning & development budget

Startup Environment

  • Transparent growth framework

Public Transport Subsidies

  • Deutschland ticket subsidy

Workation & Sabbatical

  • Opportunity to work abroad
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