Head of Digital Currencies and Ecosystem

Shape the Future of Payments with Nexi in 2025
Envision a world where every transaction feels effortless, safe, and connected. At Nexi, we're leading this transformation, building tools and solutions that redefine how the world pays. By joining us, you'll play a part in creating the next generation of digital payments in an innovative, supportive, and international environment.

Why This Role Is Right for You
As the Head of Digital Currencies and Ecosystem, you'll join a collaborative and forward-thinking team based in Italy. The Digital Currencies and Ecosystem team is the central group that coordinates and drives Nexi's engagement, strategy, and execution in three areas: the Digital Euro, the European Payments Initiative / Wero, and the stablecoin ecosystem.  Nexi is already deeply embedded on each of these fronts but is seeking a senior practitioner to lead this team and thereby further augment, accelerate, and organize our various leadership initiatives in these three areas. 

About Your Future Role
In this position, you will:

• Lead enterprise-wide program around our Digital Euro, EPI, and stablecoin efforts, and ensure delivery at pace

• Act as the 'central' point of contact, triage, and resolution for emerging questions, issues, and opportunities in these areas

• Drive further pragmatic strategic thinking around Nexi's approach these areas, as required

• Engage with governmental/regulatory/policy stakeholders and consortia and represent Nexi's perspective and interests

• Act as an external ambassador for Nexi's position in these areas and engage meaningfully on a variety of advocacy efforts

• Drive thought leadership and amplify as appropriate Nexi's various initiatives on all three fronts

• Closely monitor and evaluate emerging trends, capabilities, and competitor approaches – and integrate as needed into our approaches

What Makes You a Great Fit
We're looking for someone eager to make a difference. Here's what we value:

Essential Qualifications: 

• Deep subject matter knowledge of the Digital Euro, EPI/Wero, and the European stablecoin ecosystem – and the various positions and interests of key players

• Proven experience organizing and delivering enterprise-wide transformation programmes

• Strategic skillset including the ability to deal with ambiguity, structure complexity, act pragmatically, and communicate effectively

• Ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed environment, ability to influence without authority and align diverse stakeholders

• Ability to engage external stakeholders and represent Nexi appropriately

• Strong communication skills (in idiomatic English) in order to engage variety of stakeholder groups 

• Self-starter / initiative-taker with ability to dynamically course-correct and continuously navigate to impact

• People management experience 

• Ideally financial services / payments experience 

Even if you don't check every box, your unique potential and willingness to learn could set you apart.

What's in it for You?

• Attractive salary and a competitive benefits package to reward your expertise and contributions 
• Tech equipment: Get the tools you need to succeed, including the latest technology to support your work
• Join an international team: Collaborate with experts from across Europe and bring your ideas to life in a dynamic, global environment 
• Grow and develop: Gain hands-on experience and structured training through our PayTech University, designed to accelerate your career and help you reach your full potential

Discover Life at Nexi
We're an international team of 10,000+ people across 25 countries, united by shared ambition and a passion for innovation. Learn more about our culture, Values, and how we're shaping the future of digital payments. Visit our Life at Nexi page.

Diversity and Inclusion at Nexi
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer: together, we succeed by embracing our differences and creating a future where everyone can thrive. 

Your Next Step Starts Here
If this opportunity excites you, we'd love to hear your story. Submit your application today, and let's shape the future of digital payments together