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DirectorofPayments
“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.
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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