Chief Operating Officer - Payments

ThriveCart

Remote, , EU/UK
Remote
Payments ecosystem expertise
Operational leadership in fintech
Cost optimisation and financial management
ThriveCart is a leading payments platform used globally by over 50,000 users generating more than $5 billion in sales, offering a comprehensive solution including LMS, affiliate management, and checkout functionality

Job Summary

  • ThriveCart is a leading payments platform used globally by over 50,000 users generating more than $5 billion in sales, offering a comprehensive solution including LMS, affiliate management, and checkout functionality.
  • The Chief Operating Officer will act as a strategic partner to the CEO, driving operational excellence, cost discipline, and cross-functional execution within a fast-moving payments environment.
  • The role emphasizes leadership in payments infrastructure, compliance, AI-driven automation, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across distributed teams.

Matching Summary

ThriveCart is a leading payments platform used globally by over 50,000 users generating more than $5 billion in sales, offering a comprehensive solution including LMS, affiliate management, and checkout functionality.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Payments ecosystem expertise
  • Operational leadership in fintech
  • Cost optimisation and financial management
  • Project management in regulated environments
  • AI-powered workflow automation
  • Remote team management
  • Payments compliance and security

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic partnership with CEO
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Continuous improvement culture
  • Experience with payment processors and acquiring banks
  • Mentorship and talent development
  • Use of AI tools for productivity
  • Business transformation experience

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years operational leadership experience
  • 5+ years senior executive role in payments or fintech
  • Experience with payment processors and card networks
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
  • Proven AI adoption and automation implementation
  • Experience managing remote teams across time zones
  • Knowledge of PCI-DSS and payments regulatory frameworks

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