VP of Payments

At Pluxee, we shape the world of employee benefits and engagement by bringing to life a personalized and sustainable employee experience, at work and beyond.

Permanent Regular

Job Description:

Pluxee is a global player in employee benefits and engagement that operates in 31 countries. Pluxee helps companies attract, engage, and retain talent thanks to a broad range of solutions across Meal & Food, Wellbeing, Lifestyle, Reward & Recognition, and Public Benefits.

Powered by leading technology and more than 5,000 engaged team members, Pluxee acts as a trusted partner within a highly interconnected B2B2C ecosystem made up of more than 500,000 clients, 36 million consumers and 1.7 million merchants.

Conducting its business as a trusted partner for more than 45 years, Pluxee is committed to creating a positive impact on all its stakeholders, from driving business to local communities, to supporting wellbeing at work for employees while protecting the planet.

As VP of Payments of the Pluxee Global Payment Competence Center, this role will take to heart to accelerate our path to digitalization of payments and ensure the most seamless secure and rewarding experience across all our stakeholders.
The role contributes as Effective Manager of Imagor (the electronic payment institution of PLUXEE) and thus is in charge of issuing means of payments within PLUXEE and currently mainly focusing for European countries.

What you’ll be doing:

• Set ambition for the Payment strategy, take key decisions, and lead payment evolution roadmap working closely with key stakeholders, including PLUXEE Global CIO and the PLUXEE Comex
o Define the payment strategic orientations related to the existing ecosystem and the product roadmap objectives
o Define expertise needs & appoint the right resources
o Provide support for innovation watch, and R&D for practical application
o Liaise with our strategic partners (Zeta) to ensure alignment of direction with our payment roadmap
• Manage and develop the international and multi skills team with multiple expertise (project leaders, program managers and asset owners, development squad and architects, compliance & legal referents),
• Coordinate efforts across the actors of the PLUXEE Operating Model (PLUXEE countries, Regional Growth Initiative Delivery Leads, Regional IT Directors, Product Roadmap, Competence Centers) and project phases, ensures consistency of developed solution vs. ambition and projects deadline,
• Manage vendor relationships associated with program management (Processor, card bureau, schemes, other partners) as well as payment technical assets (iTSP, PSP etc.)
• Supervise the global budget for Payment global initiatives, arbitrates and optimize the usage of allocated efforts for maximum efficiency, reduced operating costs, and capable use of our resources.
• Ensure maximum compliance with applicable local & regional (E.U. mainly) laws & regulations, guidelines, including reporting obligations to the authorities
• Ensure compliance with internal Sodexo policies (Internal control, HR, finance, etc.)

🌟 You’re a match

• Good skill in Regtech: legal, internal control and compliance framework for prepaid product (including compliance with applicable banking and Anti Money Laundering regulations in Belgium and other European jurisdictions, anti-fraud Card Management activities, as well as MasterCard and Visa Requirements),
• Product- & Customer-oriented with a strong IT background (understanding of APIs),
• Strong understanding of digital technologies,
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills – project management,
• Demonstrated proficiency in organizing & prioritizing work to meet deadlines,
• Excellent internal communication skills,
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office,
• Good written & verbal communication skills,
• Very good persuasive & interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading & motivating others

Work Experience Requirements:
Preferably at least 10 years’ experience working in a banking or financial services environment with large experience in prepaid regulated product,
• Previous experience in managing card or mobile payment projects with processors or payment networks (VISA, MasterCard) and coordinating several internal (IT, marketing, legal, compliance) and external stakeholders,

Languages:
Fluent in English.

☀️ Happy at work
1) A meaningful job: Be the change! Help us build the future of employee benefits by bringing to life sustainable and personalized experiences and contribute to make a real impact on millions of lives. Our business model delivers not just for individuals but their communities too, by supporting local businesses and economies.
2) A great culture: People matter – a lot! Be part of a multicultural team that moves as one in a fast paced and innovative environment. We respect and care authentically about our people, we embrace wellbeing and work-life balance, new ideas and we have a lot of fun!
3) An empowering environment: Be yourself! At Pluxee we proudly embrace diversity and value the uniqueness of our talents, fostering an inclusive work place where all abilities are celebrated, and equal learning and growing opportunities are a given.

Why join Pluxee?

Join an inclusive team

Work at the heart of the community alongside 5,000 experts across 29 countries - we embrace diversity and value uniqueness, fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Turn inspiration into possibility

Get space to try new ideas, experiment and move the world of work forward as you bring new digital experiences - and moments of connection - to millions of people.

Make a positive impact

Touch millions of lives and create meaningful change for people and the world we share, supporting our commitments to diversity, sustainability, and local economies.

Grow with us

Get support you need to take meaningful steps in your career, whether you're performing your work/life balance or learning new skills.