Posted 20 days ago

Global Payments Professional - Business Development

IstanbulHybridFull-time

AI Summary

Lead Trendyol’s global payments strategy by defining payment collection approaches, building partnerships with PSPs and banks, and optimizing payment acceptance to support international growth.

About this role

About the Team

At Trendyol Finance, we drive financial clarity, sustainability, and smart decision-making at every level of the business.

As a strategic partner to commercial teams, we bridge data with action—ensuring efficiency, compliance, and long-term value creation.

From budgeting to forecasting, we turn numbers into insights that shape Trendyol’s growth journey in a fast-moving ecosystem.

About the Role

In this role, you will lead Trendyol’s global payments strategy, building partnerships with PSPs and banks, and ensuring a seamless checkout experience. You will drive the adoption of new payment methods, optimize costs, and enable efficient payment acceptance to support Trendyol’s international growth.

Your Main Responsibilities

Define and execute the payment collection strategy for Trendyol, ensuring alignment with our broader commercial and financial objectives.

Develop an optimal payment acceptance structure by identifying key payment methods and understanding market-specific customer behaviors.

Select and manage relationships with payment partners (including fintech companies, banks, and payment schemes), ensuring these partnerships align with Trendyol’s financial and operational goals.

Negotiate and close payment partnership agreements to secure advantageous terms with key stakeholders.

Collaborate with the product and tech teams to ensure seamless development and technical integration of payment solutions, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.

Continuously identify process improvements to optimize payment operations, streamline transaction processing, and ensure maximum customer satisfaction.

Monitor and analyze key payment metrics, using insights to drive further enhancements and innovations in the payments space.

Conduct a systematic analysis of regional payment-system-based loyalty programs and strategically integrate relevant models into the Trendyol payment experience.

Qualities We're Looking for

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree from a reputable university preferably in Engineering, Management, Business, Economics and other quantitative studies

4-12 years of experience in payments roles (business functions like strategy, business development, partnership management, campaign management, product ownership)

Proven experience organizing and directing multiple teams and departments

Extremely versatile, dedicated to efficient productivity

Excellent knowledge of the payment systems/fintech industry

Good business acumen & curiosity, including skill in understanding the business, competition, and growth opportunities