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I solve problems with a hands-on, collaborative approach and bring 11 years of experience in the online payments space across Fintech, iGaming, and eCommerce. I’ve built deep expertise in the payments landscape across the EMEA region and mastered vendor onboarding and integration. My strengths include product and project management, payments systems, and operating strategy. I help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes, optimize transaction flows, and strengthen their technology infrastructure, all while prioritizing customer experience and scalable solutions.…I solve problems with a hands-on, collaborative approach and bring 11 years of experience in the online payments space across Fintech, iGaming, and eCommerce. I’ve built deep expertise in the payments landscape across the EMEA region and mastered vendor onboarding and integration. My strengths include product and project management, payments systems, and operating strategy. I help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes, optimize transaction flows, and strengthen their technology infrastructure, all while prioritizing customer experience and scalable solutions.

Jerry Vahtera

Project Manager, Product Designer, Data Analyst, +1

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I solve problems with a hands-on, collaborative approach and bring 11 years of experience in the online payments space across Fintech, iGaming, and eCommerce. I’ve built deep expertise in the payments landscape across the EMEA region and mastered vendor onboarding and integration. My strengths include product and project management, payments systems, and operating strategy. I help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes, optimize transaction flows, and strengthen their technology infrastructure, all while prioritizing customer experience and scalable solutions.…I solve problems with a hands-on, collaborative approach and bring 11 years of experience in the online payments space across Fintech, iGaming, and eCommerce. I’ve built deep expertise in the payments landscape across the EMEA region and mastered vendor onboarding and integration. My strengths include product and project management, payments systems, and operating strategy. I help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes, optimize transaction flows, and strengthen their technology infrastructure, all while prioritizing customer experience and scalable solutions.

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I solve problems with a hands-on, collaborative approach and bring 11 years of experience in the online payments space across Fintech, iGaming, and eCommerce. I’ve built deep expertise in the payments landscape across the EMEA region and mastered vendor onboarding and integration.

My strengths include product and project management, payments systems, and operating strategy. I help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes, optimize transaction flows, and strengthen their technology infrastructure, all while prioritizing customer experience and scalable solutions.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Swedish

Fluent

English

Fluent

Norwegian

Intermediate

Finnish

Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder at JVC Kraków

May 1, 2025 - Present

Founder of a sole proprietorship providing specialized freelance services to fintech, iGaming, and eCommerce companies. Focuses on IT and payments, partnering with domestic and international clients to deliver tailored solutions that support innovation, scalability, and regulatory compliance. Core expertise includes product and project management, payment systems, and operational strategy to help clients navigate regulatory landscapes, optimize transaction flows, and enhance technological infrastructure.

Payments Specialist (Product Owner) at Herbalife Nutrition

October 1, 2020 - September 1, 2024

Spearheaded the integration of innovative payment methods across the EMEA region, streamlined PaymentIQ adoption, and reduced integration time from 3 months to 3 weeks. Conducted comprehensive data analysis to boost transaction success rates by up to 35% in challenging markets. Delivered exceptional technical support, maintained fraud tools, and coordinated integration/maintenance of tools such as ABIG0 BAM+ and CyberReady, significantly reducing online fraud across Eastern markets. Ensured multi-currency, cross-border processing and maintained daily communication with gateways and banks.

Payments Specialist at Royal Panda

September 1, 2017 - October 1, 2020

Managed a diverse portfolio of 67 payment methods across the EMEA region, ensuring optimal payments processing. Collaborated with developers to enhance website design and back-office processes for rapid integration of new payment methods. Executed thorough daily, weekly, and monthly payment reconciliations, achieving transaction success rates of up to 40% in targeted markets via BIN analysis and fallback routing. Researched alternative payment solutions and opened opportunities in previously untapped South American markets. Trained on risk and fraud prevention and ensured compliance with PSD2, PCI DSS, and GDPR, maintaining seamless multi-currency and cross-border processing.