Strategic Legal Advisor – Payments & Card Schemes

Overview

Strategic Legal Advisor – Payments & Card Schemes, South Africa. At EBANX, you’ll help expand access to payments and technology in dynamic markets. We’re a unicorn-status fintech , AI-powered , scaling across 29 countries and counting .

Our platform connects leading global companies to more than 1 billion consumers , enabling seamless cross-border payments where it matters most. We build with purpose, move with speed, and create solutions that are both innovative and inclusive. If you’re looking to be part of a company that’s transforming the future of payments with clarity , ambition , and real-world impact — we’d love to meet you.

In the corporate areas, we work behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly. We provide the strategic support that keeps EBANX connected, efficient, and ready to grow. From technology to finance, every team collaborates to enable projects and turn challenges into opportunities.

We are seeking a seasoned Payment Specialist with deep expertise in the African payments landscape, card schemes, and a strong commercial mindset. This role is critical to ensuring EBANX’s payment solutions are not only regulatory-compliant across key markets but also strategically aligned with business growth and merchant needs. The ideal candidate will be our expert on the ground, navigating the local and regional regulatory environments and building essential relationships.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the primary regulatory expert for South Africa and key African markets (including Kenya and Nigeria), with a deep understanding of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), National Payment System Department (NPSD), and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) frameworks.
• Assessing EBANX products from a regulatory and contractual perspective, identifying risks, and uncovering opportunities to enhance our offering.
• Strengthening relationships with pan-African and global card networks (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) and local acquirers, driving strategic initiatives that support our commercial goals.
• Managing and negotiating contracts with partners, schemes, and other third parties.
• Partnering with Product and Legal teams to design, launch, and manage innovative, compliant payment solutions.
• Analyzing card scheme mandates, new programs, and regulatory changes across the region to ensure alignment and uncover new business opportunities.
• Managing merchant communications related to payment mandates, regulatory matters, and contractual changes.
• Leading strategic discussions with external and internal stakeholders to deliver technically sound and commercially viable solutions.
• Developing regulatory risk assessments, compliance reports, and strategic briefs that support decision-making and product development.

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