Vladislav Popov
Payment Operations Specialist with hands-on experience in PSP interactions, cross-border payment flows, and merchant-side operations. Strong understanding of how merchants connect to payment infrastructure, including PSPs, acquirers, and banking systems. Experienced in supporting payment method launches, troubleshooting transaction issues, and coordinating between technical and operational teams. Interested in roles combining payment partnerships, onboarding, and relationship management within fintech environments.
Experience
Payment Operations Specialist (P2P & Cross-Border)
Fintech / iGaming Payment Processing
PSP / EMI Interaction & Onboarding Support
- Worked with PSPs, acquirers, and payment providers across EU and CIS regions
- Supported onboarding processes: setup, testing, and validation of payment methods
- (SEPA, SEPA Instant, Visa Direct, Mastercard Send)
- Coordinated with providers and internal teams to resolve integration issues
- Assisted in preparing systems for operational readiness of new payment methods Merchant Operations & Payment Support
- Supported merchant-side payment operations across multiple payment methods
- Ensured stable processing of high-volume payment solutions
- Handled transaction issues: delays, failures, mismatches
- Coordinated resolution across internal teams and external partners Tracking & Process Coordination
- Monitored transaction flows and identified performance issues
- Tracked recurring problems and escalated them appropriately
- Managed multiple payment streams and parallel operational tasks
- Maintained structured and detail-oriented workflow Integration & Technical Support
- Supported API integration of acquiring solution (UAE-based provider, AED processing)
- Assisted in testing payment flows and validating transaction behavior
- Analyzed request/response data to identify inconsistencies
- Collaborated with technical teams during integration and troubleshooting Risk Awareness
- Identified suspicious transaction patterns in P2P payment environments
- Developed understanding of fraud behavior and payment risks
- Supported operational integrity of payment processes
Skills
LANGUAGES
Russian
Native
English
B2+
Serbian
B2+
German
B1
Armenian
A2
Additional Information
I’m used to working in fast-paced environments where quick decisions and clear communication matter. I’m comfortable taking responsibility for issues, following them through to resolution, and making sure nothing is lost in the process.