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Nium

Chief Payments Officer

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How much do chief payments officer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief payments officer in the United States is $151,203.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,500.00 and $185,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a chief payments officer?

A Chief Payments Officer (CPO) is a senior executive responsible for overseeing an organization's payment processing operations, strategies, and technologies. They manage the end-to-end payment ecosystem, ensuring transactions are secure, efficient, and compliant with regulations. The CPO collaborates with other departments, partners, and vendors to optimize payment solutions, reduce costs, and enhance the customer experience. Their role often includes staying ahead of industry trends and implementing innovative payment technologies.

How does a chief payments officer typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

A Chief Payments Officer (CPO) works closely with departments such as IT, compliance, finance, and product management to ensure seamless payment operations and the integration of new payment technologies. They often coordinate with legal and risk teams to maintain regulatory compliance and mitigate fraud risks. The CPO also partners with customer service and sales teams to enhance the payment experience for clients, making cross-functional collaboration a critical aspect of the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a chief payments officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chief Payments Officer, you need deep expertise in payments systems, financial regulations, and risk management, typically backed by a degree in finance or business and extensive industry experience. Familiarity with payment processing platforms, compliance tools, and certifications such as Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) are highly valued. Strategic leadership, strong analytical thinking, and excellent stakeholder communication are crucial soft skills for guiding cross-functional teams and driving innovation. These skills and qualities are vital for managing complex payment operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving payments landscape.

What is the difference between Chief Payments Officer vs Payments Manager?

AspectChief Payments OfficerPayments Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees all payment strategies, payment systems, and compliance at a corporate levelManages daily payment operations, transaction processing, and team supervision
CredentialsTypically requires extensive experience in payments, finance, or technology, often with leadership certificationsRequires relevant payment industry experience and operational knowledge
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level, strategic planning, cross-department collaborationOperational, team management, process optimization
Industry UsageCommon in large financial institutions, fintech firms, and corporationsFound in banks, payment service providers, and retail companies

The Chief Payments Officer focuses on strategic leadership and overall payment system oversight, while the Payments Manager handles daily operations and team management. Both roles are vital but differ in scope and seniority within the payment industry.

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Chief Payments Officer

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Nium
Public Relations Agencies • 1 - 10 employees
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Full-time

Medical, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Nium, Global Leader in Payments
 
Nium, the global leader in real-time, cross-border payments, was founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the global economy, its payments infrastructure is shaping how banks, fintechs, and businesses everywhere collect, convert, and disburse funds instantly across borders.  
Its payout network supports 100 currencies and spans 220+ markets, 100 of which in real-time. Funds can be disbursed to accounts, wallets, and cards and collected locally in 35 markets. Nium's growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries. Nium holds regulatory licenses and authorizations in more than 40 countries, enabling seamless onboarding, rapid integration, and compliance - independent of geography. The company is co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore. 

The Opportunity

In March 2026, Nium delivered the largest month in our 11-year history - record revenue, record volumes, and EBITDA profitability. We move nearly $60B in payments annually, almost entirely for enterprises. We are not a company approaching its peak. We are a company accelerating toward it. The Chief Payments Officer is the person who owns the infrastructure that makes all of it possible.

You will define and execute the global network strategy across 190+ countries, build and own the banking relationships that underpin our business, and lead a team of 25 specialists across four continents. You will also own Nium's roadmap for next-generation infrastructure - stablecoin rails, programmable money, real-time cross-border settlement - as we build the payments network of the next decade.

This role demands someone who thinks in systems, moves with urgency, and leads with conviction. If you want to leave a mark on how money moves around the world, this is where you do it.

What You'll Own
Global Payments Network Strategy
  • Define and execute the global payments network strategy across all licensed markets, aligned to Nium's commercial and product objectives.
  • Build the network architecture enabling domestic collection, local disbursement, settlement accounts, and card issuance at scale.
  • Own the P&L for Nium's payments network - you will be accountable for the commercial performance of the network and expected to bring strong payments commercials instincts to pricing, partner economics, and margin management.
  • Own the roadmap for next-generation network capabilities - including stablecoin rails, programmable money, and real-time cross-border settlement infrastructure - positioning Nium at the forefront of the next era of global payments.
  • Own operational accountability for the performance of the network. When things break, you own getting them fixed - fast, completely, and with the confidence of your partners intact.
  Global Banking Relationships
  • Own and grow Nium's relationships with financial institutions worldwide - from identifying the right partners and pitching Nium as a client, to negotiating commercial terms, completing due diligence, and going live.
  • Build new banking partnerships in priority markets while deepening and expanding existing ones.
  • Represent Nium as a credible, trusted counterpart to regulators, central banks, and tier-1 financial institutions globally.
  Team Leadership
  • Lead, coach, and inspire 25 payments specialists across India, the US, Singapore, and the Middle East.
  • Set a high performance bar and build a culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner closely with Regional Product teams to align network capability with commercial demand.
  • Develop the team's depth in regulatory strategy, risk governance, and institutional relationship management.
  Risk, Governance & Compliance
  • Strengthen the risk and governance framework across all markets in partnership with Risk, Compliance, and Company Secretary teams.
  • Ensure payment operations remain within regulatory policy and best practice across all 40+ licensed jurisdictions.
  • Lead with confidence in regulatory engagements, external audits, and licensing processes.
  External Representation
  • Represent Nium externally to regulators, financial institutions, industry forums, and media - you will be a visible, credible face of Nium in the global payments ecosystem.
  • Speak at industry events and engage with market stakeholders to raise Nium's profile and reinforce our position as the defining global payments infrastructure company of our era.
  • Work with PR and Product Marketing to shape Nium's external narrative on payments infrastructure, next-generation rails, and market leadership.
What Makes You Successful Here
Experience
  • Significant senior leadership experience - typically 15+ years - building and scaling global payments network functions at a level of complexity comparable to Nium's.
  • Deep expertise in global payments infrastructure: licensing, correspondent banking, regulatory frameworks, and strategic market entry across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously.
  • A proven track record of building and managing complex institutional banking relationships from first conversation to live partnership.
  • Experience with or a credible, forward-leaning point of view on stablecoin infrastructure, programmable payments, and next-generation cross-border settlement - you are building for the future, not managing the present.
  • Hands-on expertise in treasury risk management, intra-group funding, and FX and interest rate hedging strategies at scale.
  • Background in fintech, payments infrastructure, or a regulated global financial institution operating at significant scale.
  Leadership
  • Executive presence: credible and composed in front of regulators, boards, institutional partners, and your own team.
  • A builder and a coach: you grow people, set high standards, and hold them with respect.
  • You operate with extreme ownership - your team's results are a direct reflection of your leadership.
  • You communicate with precision: your team always knows what good looks like, and your partners always know where you stand.
  • You decide and deliver: you make high-stakes calls with available information and adjust fast.
  How You Work
  • You are a driver, not a passenger. You see what needs to happen and you move - without being told.
  • You thrive in complexity and bring clarity and momentum where others see noise.
  • You close the loop. You do what you say. Your team and partners can count on that absolutely.
  • You are as effective in a regulatory meeting in Singapore as you are pitching a partner in London or presenting strategy in San Francisco.
Leadership at Nium

We hire, develop, and promote against six principles: Extreme Ownership, Drivers Not Passengers, Clarity as Default, Decide and Deliver, Close the Loop, and Always-On Feedback. This role lives all six - visibly, consistently, and at scale.

$252,000 - $315,000 a year

Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Certain roles may offer additional incentives including but not limited to equity and bonus. Your recruiter is happy to share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors at any stage of the hiring process

What we offer at Nium
 
We Value Performance: Through competitive salaries, performance bonuses, sales commissions, equity for specific roles and recognition programs, we ensure that all our employees are well rewarded and incentivized for their hard work. 

We Care: The wellness of Nium'ers is our #1 priority. We offer medical coverage along with 24/7 employee assistance program, generous vacation programs including our year-end shut down. We also provide a flexible hybrid working environment (3 days per week in the office). 

We Upskill Ourselves: We are curious, and always want to learn more with a focus on upskilling ourselves. We provide role-specific training, internal workshops, and a learning stipend. 

We Constantly Innovate: Since our inception, Nium has received constant recognition and awards for how we approach both our business and talent opportunities. Check out CNBC World's Top Fintech Companies 2024.  

We Celebrate Together: We recognize that work is also about creating great relationships with each other. We celebrate together with company-wide social events, team bonding activities, happy hours, team offsites, and much more!  

We Thrive With Diversity: Nium is truly a global company, with more than 33 nationalities, based in 18+ countries and more than 10 office locations. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.  

For more detailed region-specific benefits:  https://www.nium.com/careers#careers-perks  
  
For more information, visit www.nium.com. 

Depending on your location, certain laws may regulate the way Nium manages the data of candidates. By submitting your job application, you are agreeing and acknowledging that you have read and understand our Candidate Privacy Notice located at www.nium.com/privacy/candidate-privacy-notice.

Nium provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Nium complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Nium expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. 
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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