Regional Partner Relations Lead – EMEA

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. 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. The candidate will be part of Growth Ops & Partnerships, working closely with Operations and Commercial teams to turn strategic partnerships into sustainable TPV, margin, and resilience at regional level. Role description (goals and objectives) Own and nurture relationships with key regional partners (e.g., processors such as Fawry, Capitec, Paystack, PayU and similar players) and relevant new payment method regulators, becoming dLocal’s “face in the market”. Translate global strategy into local execution: jointly define and run joint business plans with priority partners to unlock TPV, improve economics, and strengthen our product capabilities. Drive partner performance and resilience: monitor health (conversion, uptime, SLAs, costs), coordinate incident follow-up, and push for redundancy and new capabilities where needed. Bridge external stakeholders and internal teams (Product, Ops, Finance, Fraud, Compliance, Legal, Public Affairs) so that commercial opportunities and regulatory changes turn into concrete, on-time deliveries. Anticipate and shape regulatory and scheme agendas in the region, working hand-in-hand with regulators, card schemes and industry forums where relevant. Ideal candidate – capabilities and background Experience 8–12+ years in payments / fintech / banking / card schemes, with a focus on partnerships, business development, or strategic account management. Proven track record owning senior relationships with: Major banks / wallets / processors or Card schemes (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) or Regulators / central banks / public authorities in financial services. Hands-on experience working on joint initiatives across commercial, product, operations and compliance (e.g., new payment methods, cross-border corridors, regulatory-driven launches). Capabilities Strong relationship builder and influencer, comfortable with C-level discussions and detailed operational follow-up. Structured, analytical mindset: able to work with TPV, conversion, cost and margin data to define priorities and quantify impact. Excellent communicator (written and verbal) in English; additional regional languages are a plus (Arabic, French, Portuguese, etc. depending on region). High ownership and bias to action: moves from problem to plan to execution, and is comfortable dealing with ambiguity and incomplete information. Ability to navigate complex organizations (internally and externally), aligning diverse stakeholders towards clear, measurable outcomes. Nice to have Experience working with, or within, large global merchants, networks, or PSPs. Exposure to BNPL, wallets, RTP, and alternative payment methods strategies in emerging markets. Prior experience interacting with African or Asian regulators, central banks or industry associations.