The state of the Payment Manager role: findings from 112 job descriptions in 2026
A data-backed look at how companies define payment management today — including scope, KPIs, and operational priorities.
Dariana Toloknova
Dariana is a content writer who joined Corefy in May 2021. With 5+ years of experience writing explanatory articles, her current activities are focused on the payment industry. Here at Corefy, Dariana writes articles on payment trends, risks, and market players.
She holds a bachelor's degree in Slavic languages and literatures from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and a master's degree in journalism from Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University.
Content Writer at Corefy
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Dariana is a content writer who joined Corefy in May 2021. With 5+ years of experience writing explanatory articles, her current activities are focused on the payment industry. Here at Corefy, Dariana writes articles on payment trends, risks, and market players.
She holds a bachelor's degree in Slavic languages and literatures from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and a master's degree in journalism from Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University.
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