VP, Payments

$289,000

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$418,000 USD

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Set the vision and long-term strategy for Upwork’s global payments and financial infrastructure, aligning with company-wide objectives and board-level outcomes

Lead a multi-functional organization responsible for payment rails, payout orchestration, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and customer experience

Identify and scale global payment partnerships across acquiring, disbursing, and embedded finance—ensuring resilience, speed, and customer delight

Drive the adoption of AI-powered payment solutions and automation to reduce costs, enhance decision-making, and improve customer outcomes

Serve as executive sponsor for critical financial partnerships, vendor relationships, and compliance frameworks across jurisdictions

Navigate a complex regulatory landscape and ensure Upwork remains ahead of evolving global fintech requirements and risk standards

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As VP of Payments, you will define and lead Upwork’s global payments strategy across a high-velocity, two-sided marketplace. Reporting directly to Upwork’s Chief Operating Officer, you will own the vision, operations, and innovation roadmap for a financial system that powers millions of client-freelancer transactions each year. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-impact function critical to platform trust, liquidity, and growth—while shaping the future of payments and embedded financial services at the world’s work innovation platform.

You will lead cross-functional teams spanning Payments and Tax, Product, Engineering, and Compliance, to transform our financial infrastructure, elevate global payouts, and deliver seamless customer experiences. If you're ready to architect scalable payment systems, forge global partnerships, and drive strategic growth, we invite you to build with us.