Senior Execution and Enablement Manager

Why should you join dLocal?dLocal enables the biggest companies in the world to collect payments in 40 countries in emerging markets. Global brands rely on us to increase conversion rates and simplify payment expansion effortlessly. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where we operate, we make it possible for our merchants to make inroads into the world’s fastest-growing, emerging markets.By joining us you will be a part of an amazing global team that makes it all happen, in a flexible, remote-first dynamic culture with travel, health and learning benefits, among others. Being a part of dLocal means working with 1000+ teammates from 30+ different nationalities and developing an international career that impacts millions of people’s daily lives. We are builders, we never run from a challenge, we are customer-centric, and if this sounds like you, we know you will thrive in our team.What Will I Be Doing?1. Strategic Partner & Processor ManagementOwn the end-to-end strategic relationship with high-impact partners and processors, including onboarding, contract lifecycle management, operational migrations, and roadmap alignmentLead complex, multi-party root-cause investigations and drive cross-functional remediation plans to resolve business, operational, and technical issuesAct as the senior liaison across Business Assurance, Product, Engineering, Compliance, and external partners to align operational standards with market and regulatory requirementsDrive long-term partner performance planning, ensuring alignment with business goals, go-to-market strategies, and global expansion initiatives2. Enablement & Commercial LeadershipNegotiate high-value commercial agreements, including pricing, SLAs, liability frameworks, and feature-enablement contracts across global marketsOwn card-scheme and APM fines & mandates governance, ensuring compliance, submitting evidence where needed, and managing all mitigation efforts internally and with partnersLead enablement of new tenders, payment flows, and capabilities, ensuring seamless commercial, technical, and operational rollout across regions3. Merchant-Facing Escalation & Operational ExcellenceOversee senior-level hypercare and escalation management for high-value merchants during integrations, go-lives, and critical incidentsPartner with Customer Success, Sales, and Account Management teams to embed scalable operational frameworks that reduce friction and elevate merchant experienceServe as the operational escalation point for complex incidents, ensuring timely stakeholder communication and structured resolution4. Performance Optimization & Market IntelligenceOwn partner-level performance strategy, including approval rate optimization, cost reduction initiatives, intelligent routing, and SLA adherenceAnalyze partner data, rejection trends, and root-cause indicators to design initiatives that improve performance and reduce operational overheadTrack and benchmark the global payments ecosystem—identifying emerging capabilities, new tenders, and competitive differentiators to strengthen operational strategy5. Governance, Reporting & Continuous ImprovementLead the Partner Health Matrix program end-to-end, including health reviews, executive reporting, risk assessments, and remediation planningPresent insights, KPIs, and program outcomes to senior leadership, ensuring transparency on performance, risk, and strategic opportunitiesDrive continuous improvement initiatives across operations, partner management, and merchant enablement to enhance global scalability and reduce complexityChampion operational excellence and consistency across regions, time zones, and cross-functional teamsWhat Skills Do I Need?8–10+ years experience in payments/fintech operations, partner or processor management, issuing/acquiring operations, or APM ecosystemsProven leadership managing complex global partner ecosystems, commercial negotiations, and high-impact escalationsExpert understanding of payment flows, APIs, webhooks, routing, credentials, disputes, settlement, and reconciliationStrong commercial acumen with a track record of negotiating pricing, SLAs, and strategic agreementsDeep understanding of scheme rules, mandates, fines, compliance, and operational riskHighly data-driven, with strong Excel/Sheets skills; SQL or BI tools preferredExceptional communication and ability to influence senior stakeholders internally and externallyExperience leading cross-functional programs, merchant go-lives, operational rollouts, and technical migrations under tight timelinesStrong ownership mindset—thrives in ambiguity, manages multiple initiatives across time zones, and operates with urgencyBachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, or related fieldWhat do we offer? Besides the tailored benefits we have for each country, dLocal will help you thrive and go that extra mile by offering you: Remote work: work from anywhere or one of our offices around the globe!* Flexibility: we have flexible schedules and we are driven by performance Fintech industry: work in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment, with plenty to build and boost your creativity Referral bonus program: our internal talents are the best recruiters - refer someone ideal for a role and get rewarded Learning & development: get access to a Premium Coursera subscription Language classes: we provide free English, Spanish, or Portuguese classes Social budget: you'll get a monthly budget to chill out with your team (in person or remotely) and deepen your connections! dLocal Houses: want to rent a house to spend one week anywhere in the world coworking with your team? We’ve got your back!For people based in Montevideo (Uruguay) applying to non-IT roles, 55% monthly attendance to the office is requiredWhat happens after you apply?Our Talent Acquisition team is invested in creating the best candidate experience possible, so don’t worry, you will definitely hear from us. We will review your CV and keep you posted by email at every step of the process!Also, you can check out our webpage, Linkedin, Instagram, and Youtube for more about dLocal!We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.