Head of Agentic Payments

Euronet Worldwide

. Own the end-to-end payment capability, including issuance, authorization, settlement, payouts, refunds and disputes .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • Kansas • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in payments management, including regulatory compliance, transaction economics, and partnership development. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive product launches in a complex financial landscape.

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Payments ExperienceRegulated Money MovementPayments EconomicsPartner Relationship ManagementCompliance Coordination

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Hard Skills

Payments Product LaunchTransaction Fees AnalysisCross-Border PayoutsAgent Payment ProtocolsStablecoins ExperienceNegotiation SkillsBusiness Case DevelopmentMarketplace PayoutsCompliance ExpertiseFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

Clear Writing SkillsSound JudgmentDirect Communication StyleHands-On ExecutionRisk Management

Industry Keywords

E-MoneyStored ValueFintechAI PlatformsPayment StandardsTransaction EconomicsComplianceTreasuryEngineeringPartnership Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end payment capability, including issuance, authorization, settlement, payouts, refunds and disputes
Partner with Engineering to establish a reusable interface across Euronet platforms for efficient integration with new partners
Define payment permissions, transaction evidence, dispute rules and related terms with Legal and Compliance
Develop domestic and cross-border payout options, including ACH, local payment schemes and Dandelion
Build a roadmap from initial B2B use cases into consumer transactions, additional currencies and physical goods, with the appropriate regulatory path
Own the day-to-day relationship with the pilot partner’s program, product and finance teams
Resolve outstanding commercial, funding, compliance and delivery requirements
Coordinate across Legal, Compliance, Treasury, Finance and Engineering, establishing ownership and escalating decisions when needed
Direct program coordination and provide leadership with updates on progress, risks and launch readiness
Develop a qualified pipeline of AI platforms, agent frameworks, commerce marketplaces and enterprise software companies enabling agent-initiated purchases
Negotiate partner arrangements that create a foundation for repeatable growth
Evaluate emerging protocols and standards, determining where Euronet should integrate, adapt or build
Represent Euronet in relevant industry forums and standards groups
Translate competitive developments into recommendations for product direction and market positioning
Build the business case with Finance, including pricing, transaction economics, working capital, settlement timing and operating costs
Develop competitive pricing for domestic and cross-border services
Present investment recommendations, growth opportunities and risks to senior leadership and the board
Develop the team and resource plan needed to scale the business
Deliver defined milestones across 90-day, six-month, nine-month and twelve-month launch and growth plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of payments experience, including substantial experience in regulated money movement, stored value, e-money or issuing
Demonstrated record of launching a payments product with a major platform partner, with ownership spanning commercial agreements, compliance and delivery
Established network across major payments companies, fintechs and leading AI companies
Experience driving results across Legal, Compliance, Treasury and Engineering without direct reporting authority
Strong understanding of payments economics, including transaction fees, interchange, float, working capital and settlement timing
Ability to engage credibly with partner product and finance leaders and internal compliance specialists
Clear, precise writing skills for product definitions, operating rules, business cases and negotiating positions
Sound judgment, hands-on execution and ability to learn an emerging technical domain quickly
Direct communication style that surfaces risks early and helps leadership make informed decisions
Approximately 25% travel
Familiarity with agent payment protocols, including AP2, the Agentic Commerce Protocol, x402 and Model Context Protocol
Experience with stablecoins, tokenized deposits or programmable settlement
Marketplace or platform payouts, including cross-border disbursements
Participation in payments standards or scheme rulebook development
Building a partnership function or pipeline from the ground up

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) Plan
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company-paid Life Insurance
Company-paid disability insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Paid Volunteer Days
Paid Holidays
Casual Office Attire
Plus many more employee perks & incentives!