Project Manager (Banking & Partnerships)

Who are we?  At OpenPayd, we are building a universal financial infrastructure to power the growth of the digital economy. Our rails-agnostic approach empowers any business to move and manage money globally - across both traditional rails and stablecoins — at scale, and in real time.​ The OpenPayd platform delivers a suite of banking and payments infrastructure: accounts in over 40 currencies, FX, on/off ramp, international and domestic payments, Open Banking services – all via a single API. A global network of licences alongside our best-in-class tech is why we're trusted by 800+ enterprise clients to process over €130 billion annually. How will you add value to the OpenPayd journey?

Lead and oversee end-to-end banking and partnership integration projects, ensuring timely and efficient delivery

Act as the central point of coordination between internal teams and external banking or payment partners

Manage relationships with banking institutions, fintech providers, and other third parties throughout the integration lifecycle

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, compliance, and finance to align goals and priorities

Drive the development and optimisation of operational processes within banking operations to enhance scalability and efficiency

Identify areas for improvement and implement best practices to streamline workflows and reduce manual intervention

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies during all integration activities

Monitor project progress, prepare status reports, and proactively manage risks or blockers to delivery

Support the onboarding of new banking partners by ensuring technical and operational readiness

Foster a culture of continuous improvement by analysing performance data and recommending enhancements across systems and processes

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Proven project management experience, ideally in banking, fintech, or financial services

Strong knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall

Solid understanding of payment rails, banking infrastructure, and transaction processing

Experience working with third-party providers including banks, PSPs, and technology partners

Demonstrated ability to manage complex integration projects involving multiple stakeholders

Skilled at managing deadlines, prioritising tasks, and driving towards speed and efficiency

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, both internally and externally

Technical aptitude and understanding of API-based integrations and financial systems

Ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement effective operational improvements

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a proactive and problem-solving mindset

Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills

Strong multitasking, prioritisation, and organisational skills

Comfortable with a hybrid working environment

Keen attention to details

Flexible & open minded approach, including taking on additional tasks or changes to the role as required 

A strong business mind