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DirectorofPayments

$170–190k San Francisco, California, United States; New York, New York, United States; Chicago, Illinois, United States; Dallas, Texas, United States Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Director of Payments at IPSY. Skills: payment processing strategy, financial analysis, subscription/recurring payment processing, leadership. oversee and manage all aspects of payment processing strategy. drive process improvements”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring effectiveness, efficiency, security, and compliance; enhance our payment processing capabilities; translate performance trends into accurate revenue planning, monthly forecasts and unit-economic insights; enhance customer experience; reduce costs; drive revenue growth; optimize payment processing efficiency; minimize errors and fees; Provide standardized metrics and reporting to the executive management team regarding the performance of the company’s payment products

Industry & Context.

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Problems you'll solve

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years of experience in payment processing or financial operations, direct experience with subscription/recurring payment processing, at least 3 years in a leadership role, Deep understanding of payment processing systems, different payment methods, payment messaging, payment routing, and industry regulations, Well-rounded understanding of compliance and risks surrounding payment products, Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-departmental teams, Excellent collaboration, communication, and presentation skills

Nice to Have

Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, Experience implementing payment processing software and technologies, Knowledge of emerging payment trends and innovations, Knowledge of payment solutions and trends in the Latin American market, Experience with Zuora

What You'll Do.

oversee and manage all aspects of payment processing strategy

drive process improvements

implement innovative solutions to enhance our payment processing capabilities

owning the forecasting and financial analysis of authorization rates

declines and payment‑processing fees

collaborating with payments operations to translate performance trends into accurate revenue planning

monthly forecasts and unit-economic insights

Develop a short and long-term payment strategy that aligns with the company’s overall business objectives

Lead the execution of all payments related initiatives including

implementing new payments products and/or processes and CRM campaigns

Own the monthly forecast inputs for payment authorization rates

recovery rates and processing fees

Identify and lead the implementation of industry-leading payment solutions that enhance customer experience

and drive revenue growth

Work with partners (card networks

and internal stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve issues detected with the company’s merchant processor programs and payment activities

Collaborate with the payments operations team to review analyses of payment processing data and metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement

providing leadership with clear visibility into financial risk

and the drivers of payment success

Develop and implement strategies to optimize payment processing efficiency and minimize errors and fees

Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards

Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technological advancements in payment processing

Lead the strategic aspects of all card services processing activities

Research and identify additional payment products to augment the company’s overall products and services

Provide standardized metrics and reporting to the executive management team regarding the performance of the company’s payment products

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

collaborating with payments operations to translate performance trends into accurate revenue planning, monthly forecasts and unit-economic insights; Work with partners (card networks, processors, and banks), partner dealers, and internal stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve issues detected with the company’s merchant processor programs and payment activities; Collaborate with the payments operations team to review analyses of payment processing data and metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement; Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-departmental teams; Excellent collaboration, communication, and presentation skills

Communication Scope

Excellent collaboration, communication, and presentation skills

Process & Methodology

Lead the execution of all payments related initiatives, Identify and lead the implementation of industry-leading payment solutions, Develop and implement strategies to optimize payment processing efficiency

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