Collaborate with senior leadership overseas to develop and implement country strategies Oversee daily operations across all products Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders in the payment ecosystem Negotiate and execute commercial partnerships and agreements Work with worldwide internal teams to build and implement roadmaps for partnership integration and analyze performance results Act as a point of contact with local lawyers, accountants, and tax experts Stay informed about local regulations and compliance requirements Liaise with regulatory and statutory bodies Represent the company in public affairs, regulatory discussions, chambers of commerce, business associations, and industry events Promote relationships with members of the media and key influencers Drive business development by identifying new merchant opportunities, optimizing pricing, integrating local payment methods, and closing strategic deals Manage operational costs, and enhance processing efficiency Take ownership of the country’s P&L Provide local knowledge and expertise on financial, payments, and fintech regulations Develop emergency response plans for system outages, operational challenges, or banking disruptions Lead and develop local teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration and succession planning