Regional Payment Strategy Lead - CEE

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Bucharest
Hybrid
Senior level
eCommerce
The Role
The Regional Payment Strategy Lead is responsible for researching local payment preferences, evaluating regulatory requirements, and developing strategies for compliance in the CEE region. This role involves collaboration with various teams to tailor payment solutions and foster relationships with payment providers and regulatory authorities.
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We were founded in 2010 with a dynamic and agile start-up spirit. The trust of around 30 million customers and 250,000 sellers has made us the first decacorn in Turkey. Our success is backed by renowned investors such as Alibaba, General Atlantic, Softbank, Princeville Capital and several sovereign wealth funds. In 2022, we opened our first dedicated international office in Berlin and expanded to Amsterdam, Luxembourg and London. And that's just the beginning!


Tech at the root

We believe that technology is the driver and e-commerce is the outcome. Thanks to the dedication of our team, we have become one of the top 5 e-commerce companies in EMEA and one of the fastest growing worldwide. We currently deliver over 1.5 million parcels daily to 27 countries.


Growth is in our DNA

As a young and dynamic company, we are constantly growing and expanding. With Trendyol Tech, one of the leading R&D centres, Trendyol Express, the fastest growing delivery network, Dolap, the largest platform for second-hand goods, and Trendyol Go, our instant food and grocery delivery service, we are gearing up to become the world's leading e-commerce platform.


Focused on positive impact

Our vision goes beyond business success. We strive to make a sustainable and positive impact on our customers, business partners, and society. By digitizing merchants and SMEs, helping businesses grow, and promoting women's economic empowerment, we are dedicated to creating a better future.


ABOUT THE TEAM

Trendyol's Core Commerce Division strategically unites and transforms commerce into a journey of innovation, efficiency, and growth. At the heart of Trendyol's operations, our Core Commerce Team drives our commercial strategy, charting a course towards sustainable development and profitable growth.


Within this framework, our umbrella encompasses Category, Category Planning, Project Development, Marketplace, Services, International Fashion, and Global Platform teams, each a vital cog in our commercial strategy. 


We are all working with the same purpose: To create a positive impact in our ecosystem by enabling commerce through technology.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct detailed research on local payment preferences, popular payment methods, and financial regulations in targeted regions. Understand cultural nuances that may affect payment behavior.
  • 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. Ensure a deep understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
  • 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.Payment P&L
  • 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.

YOUR PROFILE

  • 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.

JOIN US AND

* Take responsibility from day one and develop your 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.

* Focus on talent and potential, not just job titles.

* 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're looking forward to receiving your application!


We offer a hybrid model that combines the productivity of remote work with the bonding and collaboration of in-office work. Teams are expected to work from our offices on designated days each week, fostering team spirit, creativity and cross team collaboration as part of our culture.


We also provide a summer working model, with a two-month fully remote work opportunity during July and August.


The hybrid working model only applies to hybrid roles; on-site roles require regular office presence.



Discover more about our #LifeatTrendyol and our culture on our Website, LinkedIn and YouTube channels.


At Trendyol, we believe in the power of an inclusive workplace. We value diversity and believe that every team member contributes to our vibrant culture. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. We encourage the representation and amplification of diverse voices in our business, as it allows us all to thrive, contribute, and shape the future together.

The Company
10,653 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

We were founded in 2010 with a dynamic and agile start-up spirit. Since then, we have grown into a decacorn, backed by Alibaba, General Atlantic, Softbank, Princeville Capital, and several sovereign wealth funds. We believe that technology is the driver; e-commerce is the outcome. Thanks to our dedicated team, we are one of the top five e-commerce companies in EMEA and one of the fastest-growing e-commerce companies in the world! We deliver more than 1.5 million packages every day across 27 countries. We offer our 30 million customers a flawless shopping experience. Dreaming big is in our DNA: We're gearing up to be the leading global e-commerce platform. As a dynamic and passionate company, we are constantly growing with Trendyol Tech, one of the top R&D centres; Trendyol Express, the fastest growing delivery network; Dolap, the largest second-hand goods platform; and Trendyol Go, our instant food and grocery delivery service. And we’re not done yet! Now, we are on a journey to expand the positive impact we create to international markets. We opened our first international office in Berlin in May 2022 and Amsterdam followed in October 2022 and may others are on the way.

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