Digital Payments and Assets Transformation Manager

CaixaBank·Barcelona, Spain

What they offer

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    CaixaBank doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Barcelona for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 6+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

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About the role

The purpose of this posting is to bring on board a Digital Payments and Assets Transformation Manager, responsible for driving the evolution of payment models by incorporating capabilities associated with digital assets, blockchain technology, and new digital financial ecosystems.

The position will be functionally integrated within the Payments area, forming part of strategic initiatives led by the Transformation Division, with the aim of designing and implementing new capabilities that allow traditional payment services to evolve toward more efficient, secure, and innovative models.

The mission of the area is to define and develop digital payment and tokenized asset solutions, supporting the transformation of the payments function through the adoption of blockchain technologies, new settlement schemes, specialized payment gateways, and emerging decentralized finance (DeFi) models, while ensuring proper risk management and regulatory compliance at all times.

What you'll do

The main areas of action include:

  • Definition and evolution of digital payment models based on digital assets and blockchain technology.
  • Design and integration of payment solutions using cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and tokenized assets.
  • Evaluation of new capabilities related to decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3 technologies.
  • Optimization of domestic and international payment processes through emerging technologies.
  • Collaboration with business, technology, operations, risk, and regulatory compliance areas for the development of new solutions.

The main functions of the position include:

  • Defining the strategy and roadmap for initiatives related to digital payments and digital assets.
  • Participating in the design and implementation of new payment capabilities based on blockchain and related technologies.
  • Analyzing market and digital financial ecosystem trends to identify transformation opportunities.
  • Designing operational and functional models associated with new payment services and digital assets.
  • Evaluating and driving the integration of crypto-asset-based payment gateways and DeFi solutions.
  • Collaborating in the definition of custody, security, and digital asset management models.
  • Coordinating cross-functional initiatives with technology, operations, and business teams.
  • Defining monitoring and performance measurement indicators for implemented initiatives.
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks in the areas of payments and digital assets.
  • Contributing to the internal adoption of new capabilities, acting as a functional reference in the payments and blockchain field.

What we're looking for

  • University degree, preferably in Economics, Business Administration and Management, Engineering, Mathematics, or related disciplines.
  • Advanced level of English, both oral and written.
  • Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in payments, treasury, financial transformation, digital assets, or digital financial services.
  • Demonstrable experience in initiatives related to payments and digital assets.
  • Knowledge of cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, asset tokenization, and decentralized finance (DeFi) models.
  • Knowledge of blockchain technology, smart contracts, and Web3 ecosystems.
  • Experience in integrating payment gateways, APIs, and digital financial solutions.
  • Knowledge of custody models, wallets, and security associated with digital assets.
  • Knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks, especially MiCA, PSD2, AML, and KYC.
  • Analytical skills and results orientation.
  • Strategic vision regarding the evolution of payments and new digital financial ecosystems.
  • Ability to lead transformation initiatives and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
  • Communication and liaison skills with business, technology, and operations areas.
  • High adaptability and ability to work in innovative, constantly evolving environments.

What you'll get

  • Be part of the most innovative bank in Western Europe, according to The Innovators awards from the American magazine Global Finance.
  • Onboarding program and personalized support for your professional development.
  • Individual training path with access to our online platform, which offers an extensive catalog of self-learning resources to foster your continuous growth.
  • You will have a completely free comprehensive health insurance plan for yourself. In addition, you will be enrolled in the Pension Plan, to which CaixaBank will make contributions with your future in mind.
  • Flexible compensation applied to transportation, training, languages, childcare, among others.
  • Flexibility measures (remote work, flexible entry hours).
  • We hold the Top Employer certification, which recognizes us as one of the best companies to work for.

How you'll work

hybrid

About the company & team

CaixaBank is a financial group with a socially responsible universal banking model focused on the long term, based on quality, proximity, and specialization. It offers a value proposition of products and services tailored to each segment, assuming innovation as a strategic challenge and a differentiating trait of its culture. Its leading position in retail banking in Spain and Portugal allows it to play a key role in contributing to sustainable economic growth.

Job profile

Manage and oversee one or more strategic projects or programs related to digital payments, digital assets, and blockchain technology end-to-end, participating in their definition, design, implementation, monitoring, and evolution. Direct, coordinate, and guide the assigned internal and external resources, ensuring the achievement of business objectives, execution deadlines, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and the expectations of the various stakeholders.

Skills

H IT SERVICE QUALITY

H MANAGEMENT WITH MULTIPLE STAKEHOLDERS

H BANKING AND/OR FINANCIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

H DEFINITION OF BUSINESS MONITORING METRICS & KPIS

H BUSINESS CASE

S.1.1 ALLIANCES - COLLABORATION AND CROSS-FUNCTIONALITY

S.1.4 ALLIANCES - COMMUNICATION

S.1.3 ALLIANCES - INFLUENCE

H PROBLEM SOLVING

S.1.2 ALLIANCES - CUSTOMER FOCUS

S.2.1 HUMANISM - COMMUNICATION AND EMPATHY

S.2.2 HUMANISM - LEADERSHIP AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT / SELF-LEADERSHIP

S.4.1 ANTICIPATION - ANTICIPATION AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT

S.3.1 EMPOWERMENT - FOCUS ON RESULTS

H AGILE METHODOLOGIES, IMPLEMENTATION AND TOOLS

H IDENTIFICATION OF OPPORTUNITIES

H PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

S.5.1 DIVERSITY - DIVERSITY PROMOTION

H PROJECT MONITORING

H EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND REPORTING

H PROCESS AUTOMATION

H PROJECT CONCEPTUALIZATION AND DESIGN

H BUSINESS IMPACT ANALYSIS

H AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

H AI AGENTS AND AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS

H AI LITERACY

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About the company

CaixaBank

CaixaBank

Banking

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44000 employees