Senior Manager – Merchant Solutions & Embedded Payments

Location: Manama, Bahrain (Hybrid | Commercial Leadership)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Industry: FinTech | Payment Solutions | Embedded Finance | Digital Commerce | Merchant Services

Lead the Evolution of Modern Commerce

A rapidly scaling financial technology enterprise is seeking an accomplished Senior Manager – Merchant Solutions & Embedded Payments to drive the expansion of innovative merchant payment products and embedded financial services throughout the Gulf region.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing merchant-centric financial solutions, optimizing digital payment experiences, and accelerating revenue growth through strategic partnerships and product innovation.

This role is ideal for a commercially minded fintech professional who thrives at the intersection of technology, payments, and customer success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop merchant payment growth strategies.
• Expand embedded payment capabilities.
• Manage strategic merchant partnerships.
• Improve payment acceptance performance.
• Optimize merchant onboarding processes.
• Lead commercial product launches.
• Analyze payment trends and merchant behavior.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams.
• Identify revenue optimization opportunities.
• Strengthen customer engagement initiatives.
• Deliver commercial performance reports.
• Support regional business expansion objectives.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• MBA is an advantage.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in fintech, payments, or merchant acquiring.
• Demonstrated success in commercial product management.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Competencies

• Merchant Acquiring
• Embedded Finance
• Digital Payments
• Product Commercialization
• API Integrations
• Payment Gateway Solutions
• Customer Success Strategy
• Financial Analytics
• Business Development
• Revenue Optimization

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Performance Incentives
• Housing Allowance
• Transportation Benefits
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance
• Annual Air Travel Benefit
• Professional Development Budget
• Leadership Training Programs
• Hybrid Working Flexibility
• Clear Executive Career Progression Path