Associate Director, Business Optimization - Payments

At PPRO, we simplify access to local payments - providing a local payments platform that empowers giants like PayPal, Stripe, and Microsoft to connect with billions of consumers worldwide. We are on an ambitious, fast-paced mission to 3x our growth by 2028 - and we’re just getting started. Our magic lies in our team of proud payments nerds. Spanning over 50 nationalities across 10+ global locations, our diverse cultures aren't a checklist; they are the competitive advantage driving our innovation. This is a people-first, high trust environment where you’ll have the autonomy to make a massive impact, own your work end-to-end, and grow through broad exposure, meaningful challenges, and continuous learning. We get things done, challenge respectfully, put the customer first, and recognise that our biggest successes are those we create as a team. If you’re ready to leave your footprint on global commerce, join us. The Purpose: As the Associate Director of Business Optimization, you will lead the strategic expansion of our global partnership ecosystem. Reporting to the VP of Payment Optimization, you’ll leverage your deep expertise in payment lifecycles and technical protocols - such as Tokenization, 3DS, and Smart Routing - to bridge the gap between issuers, acquirers, and schemes. Your mission: drive world-class performance through higher authorization rates and seamless conversion.