Job Description
About PAYOK
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PAYOK is an international payment gateway operating across 7 global markets including India. We specialize in cross-border payment solutions for merchants in high-risk verticals (iGaming, Forex, Crypto Trading, Social Entertainment).
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Role Overview
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Unlike standard commercial Country Manager positions focused purely on sales/business development, this role requires a strategic, highly influential leader who brings deep-rooted connections and practical authority across Indian Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), Cyber Crime Cells, Regulatory Bodies (NPCI/RBI), and Government Enforcement Departments.
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Strong network with senior Cyber Crime/LEA officials, NPCI/RBI stakeholders, and banking risk executives in India is mandatory . Candidates currently working within Cyber Crime, LEA, NPCI, RBI, Police department - high level, or bank risk management departments are highly preferred
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Key Responsibilities
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1. PG & Banking Partnerships (Business Growth)
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- Acquire & Integrate: Identify, negotiate,
and onboard licensed local PG, payment institutions, and acquiring banks in India to expand our high-risk processing capacity.
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- Commercial Strategy: Structure high-margin commercial agreements and localized payment routing models tailored for high-risk transaction volumes.
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- Partner Relations: Build deep executive relationships with banking risk departments to ensure secure, long-term processing rails.
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2. Operational Protection & Crisis Management
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- Liaison & Escalations: Act as the primary bridge to Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), Cyber Crime Cells, and regulatory bodies (NPCI/RBI).
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- Mitigate Risk: Rapidly resolve & prevent account freezing orders, liens, Section 91 notices, and cyber complaints to protect company operations and partner PSPs.
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- Strategic Defense: Formulate proactive risk protocols to keep our local payment channels secure, stable, and compliant under changing m
📌 Country Manager (Pune)
🏢 PAYOK
📍 Pune