Business Development Manager (high-risk payment processing)

Job description

About the company

Our Partner is an innovation-driven crypto fintech company building the next generation of secure, multifunctional payment and processing solutions for global merchants and partners.

The company works with high-volume online businesses and enterprise-level fintechs that rely on it for crypto payments, on/off-ramp infrastructure, and high-risk processing. Its clear goal is to become the leading global platform for complex payment flows, backed by a concrete roadmap and key milestones.

It combines the speed and ownership mindset of a lean team with the standards of a regulated financial institution: reliability, security, compliance, and robust engineering. Every product launched is built on solid architecture, features data protection by design, and delivers a seamless user experience for both merchants and end-users. The team is considered its greatest strength.

Who we're looking for

We are searching for a Business Development Manager — a Business Partner who wants to build, scale, and lead alongside us.

– A person who understands the high-risk and crypto ecosystem from the inside

– A person who knows how to find solutions for complex client cases, rather than push a standard sale

– A person who wants their work to directly influence the future of a global product

Main Responsibilities

– Drive a solutions-led approach to high-risk processing rather than direct sales

– Support and grow existing, already onboarded clients, helping expand their use of the product

– Build and nurture partnerships with PSPs, acquirers, and liquidity providers

– Develop new markets across Europe, the UK, Canada, Japan, and Australia

– Regularly attend industry conferences in Europe — a mandatory part of the role

– Work hand-in-hand with the founding team

– Influence product development and go-to-market strategy

– Become the face and leader of the BD function

Mandatory Requirements

– 3+ years of experience in BD/partnerships within the high-risk space

– Deep understanding of crypto processing, payments, merchant onboarding, and risk models

– Background at a PSP or within gaming platforms/companies — required

– Strong, established network in high-risk verticals (crypto)

– Hands-on experience driving complex partnership deals end-to-end

– Ability to build and maintain long-term B2B relationships with merchants, PSPs, acquirers, and partners

– Willingness to travel regularly for conferences in Europe

– Strong sense of ownership, independence, and a founder's mindset

We offer

– Vacation Days: 17 days of paid vacation per year, allowing our team to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance

– Sick Days: 5 paid sick days annually to take the necessary time off for health and wellness

– Overtime: While we strive to maintain a balanced workload, any overtime is compensated at a premium rate or offered as additional time off, depending on employee preference