Head Of Banking Operations - Luxembourg
Overview
As Head of Banking Operations, you will own the end-to-end money movements, settlements, and reconciliations at scale, ensuring safety and reliability.
You will lead payment rails, card and FX operations, and drive automation to raise throughput and reduce losses.
You'll build and mentor a high-performing team, collaborate with banks, processors, regulators, and product teams, and shape our payments strategy in a fast-growing, mission-driven fintech.
This role offers visibility across functions and a chance to impact millions of users by improving operational rigor and speed.
Retribuzione / Benefits
Stock Option Plan
relocation support
private insurance for you and family
unlimited PTO
hybrid working policy
language courses with Preply
Responsabilità
Own SEPA, TARGET, domestic schemes, securities and fund rails, and the money side of cards; ensure scheme compliance and FX where required
Lead daily reconciliation of client money with root-cause ownership for each break
Drive scale and efficiency via automation to reduce manual steps, costs per transaction, and operational losses
Prepare and launch new products with the correct accounts, rails, and controls from day one
Manage banks, processors,
and other partners with tested backups for critical relationships
Build, structure, and mentor the Banking Operations team with transparent communication and integrity
Requisiti fondamentali
European payment infrastructure expertise (SEPA rulebooks, R-transactions, card schemes, processing, SWIFT, TARGET); delivered at least one major scheme migration
Hands-on securities, custody, or fund operations experience
Experience running operations in a licensed institution (bank, e-money, or payment processor)
Proven track record of reconciliation management and reducing breaks/operational losses
Demonstrated success in hiring, structuring, and leveling an operations team
History of scaling operations through automation and process improvements rather than headcount
Credibility with correspondent banks, schemes, and regulators
Comfort in a fast-paced, product-driven environment; collaboration with engineers and product managers
Location: based in Luxembourg, or relocation willing; Fluent English (Italian a plus)
strong leadership and people development
ownership and accountability
clear, structured communication
SEPA rulebooks and R-transactions
card schemes and processing
SWIFT and TARGET
As Head of Banking Operations, you will own the end-to-end money movements, settlements, and reconciliations at scale, ensuring safety and reliability.
You will lead payment rails, card and FX operations, and drive automation to raise throughput and reduce losses.
You'll build and mentor a high-performing team, collaborate with banks, processors, regulators, and product teams, and shape our payments strategy in a fast-growing, mission-driven fintech.
This role offers visibility across functions and a chance to impact millions of users by improving operational rigor and speed.
Retribuzione / Benefits
Stock Option Plan
relocation support
private insurance for you and family
unlimited PTO
hybrid working policy
language courses with Preply
Responsabilità
Own SEPA, TARGET, domestic schemes, securities and fund rails, and the money side of cards; ensure scheme compliance and FX where required
Lead daily reconciliation of client money with root-cause ownership for each break
Drive scale and efficiency via automation to reduce manual steps, costs per transaction, and operational losses
Prepare and launch new products with the correct accounts, rails, and controls from day one
Manage banks, processors,
and other partners with tested backups for critical relationships
Build, structure, and mentor the Banking Operations team with transparent communication and integrity
Requisiti fondamentali
European payment infrastructure expertise (SEPA rulebooks, R-transactions, card schemes, processing, SWIFT, TARGET); delivered at least one major scheme migration
Hands-on securities, custody, or fund operations experience
Experience running operations in a licensed institution (bank, e-money, or payment processor)
Proven track record of reconciliation management and reducing breaks/operational losses
Demonstrated success in hiring, structuring, and leveling an operations team
History of scaling operations through automation and process improvements rather than headcount
Credibility with correspondent banks, schemes, and regulators
Comfort in a fast-paced, product-driven environment; collaboration with engineers and product managers
Location: based in Luxembourg, or relocation willing; Fluent English (Italian a plus)
strong leadership and people development
ownership and accountability
clear, structured communication
SEPA rulebooks and R-transactions
card schemes and processing
SWIFT and TARGET