Head of Payments
As Head of Payments and Collections, you will lead the global payments team across five international locations. This role is responsible for delivering a secure, efficient, and compliant payments and collections process, supporting strategic financial operations across assumed and ceded reinsurance.
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a team of 20 across Dublin, across EMEA and North America
* Design and deliver a global payments and collections strategy in line with company goals.
* Oversee daily payment operations, ensuring security, speed, and accuracy of transactions.
* Implement technologies and automation to streamline payment and collections processes.
* Monitor and reduce outstanding receivables through effective collections strategy.
* Manage relationships with internal teams (Finance, IT, Legal, Claims, Reinsurance Accounting) to ensure aligned workflows.
* Ensure full compliance with international and local regulations.
* Own fraud prevention controls and ensure secure data handling.
* Track KPIs and performance metrics; report regularly to senior leadership.
Skills & Experience
* Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
* 8+ years in payments, collections, or financial operations, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
* Experience leading international teams and executing on global strategies.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Proven project and process management capabilities.
* Excellent communication skills; English fluency required, French a plus.
* Familiarity with systems like SICS, eMessaging, B2B platforms preferred.
* Experience in digital transformation and automation is advantageous.