International Payments Lead

Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, IND

Hybrid

About the Role

At activpayroll Ltd in the Not Declared space, Global payroll clarity, expertise, and trust in 150+ countries.

We're hiring a Cross-Border Payments Lead to own and scale our cross-border payments business. You'll build two product lines from the ground up: Business Payments — Kenyan exporters, BPOs, and tech companies receiving international payments; Consumer Payments — Freelancers, remote workers, and creators receiving USD/EUR. Beyond direct customers, you'll develop strategic relationships with global payment providers and remittance companies — positioning Umba as essential infrastructure for moving money into Africa. This is an opportunity to define how stablecoin rails reshape cross-border commerce on the continent.

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Requirements

7+ years in payments, fintech, or financial services — cross-border or remittance experience strongly preferred
Track record of building and scaling payment products in emerging markets
Experience with both B2B and B2C commercial motions
Deep understanding of African payment corridors, FX dynamics, and regulatory landscape
Network in the global payments ecosystem — remittance companies, fintechs, platforms
Commercial operator who can sell, close, and build a team
Bonus: Experience with stablecoin, crypto, or blockchain payment infrastructure

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activpayroll is a leading global professional service organisation, providing integrated global and domestic payroll solutions; expatriate taxation services and online HR people management tools to over 1,200 companies in more than 150 countries worldwide.

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Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

activpayroll Ltd is an established organization in its industry. The company focuses on maintaining a supportive workplace culture for all employees.

Key benefit categories include: Health & Wellness, Work-Life Balance, Financial Benefits, Professional Development, Workplace Culture. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Collaborative Problem-Solving and Precision and Accuracy and Continuous Innovation.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Partnership Built on Trust and Excellence in Every Detail.

activpayroll Ltd has a supportive and collaborative culture, recognized as a loved place to work by its team members.

activpayroll Ltd currently has 9 open positions. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/activpayroll-ltd/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact activpayroll Ltd's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.