Global · Payments & fintech specialists

Payments talent,
placed with precision.

We connect high-calibre payments, e-commerce and fintech professionals with the brands shaping the future of money — across permanent and interim mandates from £80k to £250k+.

£80k–250k+
Senior-level mandates
Retained
Exclusive search model
Global
International reach
Why Payments Search

Built exclusively for the payments industry

A focused specialism, deep industry knowledge and a relentless commitment to delivery — the combination our clients and candidates rely on.

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Connected

An unrivalled, deeply networked talent pool across the entire payments value chain.

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Global Reach

International coverage delivered with a highly personal, local service model.

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Delivery Obsessed

We understand both role and culture in depth, then consistently exceed expectations.

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Career Acceleration

We help ambitious professionals make informed, high-impact, confidential moves.

Welcome

The market leaders in payments search

Payments Search is the leading specialist executive search company, global and working internationally, with a specific focus on the payments industry and associated verticals. The landscape changes constantly, with a limited pool of true payments professionals worldwide.

We are an exclusively retained search company, delivering senior level recruitment projects on roles with salaries of £80k–£250k and above. We only work with the highest-calibre candidates and the very best brands — from innovative start-ups to major blue chips.

Delivering senior-level talent to the payments industry
Sector Expertise

We specialise in…

Unrivalled coverage across the technologies and disciplines driving modern payments.

Payment Service Providers
Payment Security
Card Issuing & Acquiring
Transaction Processing
Fraud, KYC, AML & PCI DSS
Hardware & Software Vendors
IT & Infrastructure
Banks & Financial Institutions
Mobile Payments, NFC & P2P
Programme & Project Management
FX & Consultancy
Smart Cards, EMV & RFID
Client Testimonials

Trusted by leaders across payments

They take the time to understand the business and role, take a consultative, professional approach and consistently deliver quality, well-briefed candidates. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

Commercial DirectorMajor Card Acquiring Brand

An amazing partner — honest, transparent and willing to go the extra mile for a great candidate experience. They truly understood our needs on difficult searches.

HR DirectorGlobal Payments FinTech

Always professional, personable, knowledgeable and understanding of the nuances in a brief. An excellent choice for make-or-break recruitment decisions.

Talent LeadInternational Payments Group
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