Scheme & Network Relationship Manager
UK
Sales – Channel & Partnerships /
Full Time Employee /
Remote
At Aevi, we're not just a team; we're a vibrant, global community, committed to shaking up the payments industry. Our culture is all about innovation, creativity, and a passion for pushing boundaries. We’re thrilled to welcome new Aevi’ators who vibe with our values and mission and are ready to join us on our journey of transformation and growth.
Aevi provides a cloud-based platform for in-person payment orchestration, giving customers and partners the flexibility to connect devices, acquirers and payment methods across markets.
As a Scheme & Network Relationship Manager, you will own Aevi’s day-to-day relationships with payment schemes and networks, helping internal teams understand how scheme rules apply in real situations and ensuring deals, launches and certifications move smoothly.
This role sits within the Partnerships team and works closely with Product, Engineering, Delivery and Sales to provide clear scheme guidance and remove scheme friction from deals, launches and platform decisions.
Key responsibilities:
- Own operational relationships with card schemes and local payment methods
- Act as Aevi’s first point of contact for scheme and LPM questions
- Track scheme rules, bulletins, and mandates
- Coordinate scheme and LPM certifications end to end
- Support sales and partnerships with early scheme clarity
- Prevent late-stage scheme blockers in deals and delivery
Technical details
- Manage schemes and LPMs, including global card schemes, local debit schemes, meal vouchers, fuel cards, and closed or semi-closed networks
- Interpret scheme rules across acquirers, devices, geographies, and use cases
- Support certifications for SmartPOS, SoftPOS, unattended, wallets, and value-added services
- Work with Product and Engineering on scheme impact to platform design
- Maintain clear internal guidance on what is allowed, restricted, or high risk
Day-to-day activities
- Joining scheme calls and briefings
- Reviewing new scheme bulletins and assessing impact
- Answering internal questions from sales, product, and delivery
- Coordinating certification tasks and timelines
- Escalating issues early, with facts and options
What good looks like
- No missed scheme or LPM deadlines
- Certifications completed on time
- Fewer late-stage scheme issues in deals
- Faster onboarding across acquirers and devices
- Clear, consistent scheme guidance internally
Required background:
- Strong understanding of card schemes and payment networks
- Ability to interpret complex scheme rules and explain them clearly
- Experience coordinating work across multiple teams
- Calm, precise communication under pressure
Experience
- Working with payment schemes, acquirers or processors in environments where scheme rules, certifications and mandates impact merchant deployments or payment platform capabilities
- Supporting scheme certifications, rule interpretation or scheme engagement
- Working cross-functionally with product and technical teams
Nice to have
- Experience with local payment methods, vouchers or alternative tenders
- Experience in multi-acquirer or orchestration environments
- Exposure to SmartPOS, SoftPOS, unattended or in-person payments
- Experience across multiple European markets
Qualifications
- Relevant degree or equivalent industry experience
- Background in payments, financial services or technology is a plus
Reporting structure
- Reports to: Senior Partner Manager
- No direct reports
- Cross-functional collaboration with Product, Delivery and Compliance teams
Why join Aevi
Real ownership of scheme relationships (not just admin)
Close to product, deals and strategy
High-impact role in a fast-moving fintech environment
Work with major global schemes and modern payment technologies
Practical details
Travel: approx. 25–35%
No direct reports
Cross-functional role with real influence
Life at Aevi
Being part of Aevi? It’s diving into a space where flexibility, honesty, development, and support are the essentials of our work environment, and we live for a “work smarter, not harder” mindset. At Aevi, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity, firmly believing that our strength lies in our individuality. Our commitment to a better working culture is reflected in our respect and appreciation for each team member, cheering on everyone to just be themselves at work and outside.
What's in it for you?
- Be part of a dynamic, fun-loving team that values teamwork and flexibility.
- Benefit from our unlimited vacation policy, so you can take a breather whenever you want and need it.
- Quickly become a key player of our motivated, energetic, and global team.
- Thrive in a culture that lets your unique work style shine.
- Explore various growth opportunities and level up your career with us.
Who are Aevi:
Our mission is to build a more open world, where anyone, anywhere, can take or make any kind of payment.
Our cloud-based platform lets payments and transaction data flow across all channels and consumer touchpoints. By connecting digital and in-person interfaces, we are committed to creating the best possible customer experience at the point-of-interaction. Today, we operate across Europe, Australia, and the US with offices in London, Prague, and Paderborn.
Our Vision and Support:
We are setting payments free!
Supported by visionary shareholders in the industry like Mastercard and HPE Growth Capital, we stand at the forefront of payment innovation, surrounded by like-minded partners who share our vision for a seamless payment future.
