Job Description
Payment Labs is building payments control plane for regulated financial institutions, enabling policy-driven, auditable, and automated execution across modern payment ecosystems.Our platform leverages ISO 20022, Open Finance connectivity, and emerging tokenized settlement rails to help banks and payment institutions orchestrate payment execution across cross-border rails, wallets, Open Finance APIs, and future digital money networks.We are now launching a new AI-driven control plane layer, designed to enable governed, regulator-ready AI agents across payments, operations, compliance, and exception handling. Dedicated investment is being raised specifically for this platform.Role OverviewWe are seeking a Head of Investor Relations & Strategic Finance to lead capital formation and investor engagement for the AI Payments Control Plane.It is an equity-only, outcome-linked leadership role, intended for a senior operator with strong investor credibility who can help structure, position, and raise capital for a regulated AI infrastructure platform.You will work directly with the CEO to shape the investment strategy, investor narrative, and fundraising execution for this initiative.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute the fundraising strategy for the AI Payments Control PlaneIdentify and engage aligned investors (fintech infrastructure, AI infrastructure, regtech, strategic BFSI)Own investor communications, materials, and diligence processesDevelop platform-level financial models, unit economics, and capital plansShape and maintain a clear investment narrative around governed AI in paymentsAct as the primary investor interface for this initiativeProfileProven experience in investor relations, venture fundraising, or strategic financeExposure to payments, fintech infrastructure, AI platforms, or regulated technologyStrong investor-facing credibility and comfort operating at early stageAbility to translate complex technical and regulatory concepts into investable narrativesHigh judgment, discretion, and founder-level ownership mindsetFormal degrees are not a requirement — track record and credibility matter more.Structure & IncentivesEquity-only engagement with well-defined milestones and performance linkage, designed for operators with significant investor networks and experience.Why This Role MattersThis role sits at the intersection of payments infrastructure, AI systems, and regulation — helping fund and shape a control layer that is becoming mandatory for enterprise AI adoption in BFSI.It is designed for someone seeking real ownership and strategic impact, not a conventional employment arrangement.Note: This role is focused on early-stage capital formation and investor engagement. It is not an M&A, corporate development, or transaction execution position.
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Job Details
Posted Date:
February 28, 2026
Job Type:
Finance and Insurance
Location:
United Kingdom
Company:
Payment Labs
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