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Photon

Product Director - Payments

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$227K - $238K/yr

Product Director - PayFac & Platforms Alpharetta, GA Role Summary We are seeking a Product Director to lead strategy and execution for our PayFac and Platforms offerings, with a focus on payment ...

SRS Acquiom

Director, Payments Operations

Denver, CO · Hybrid

$125K - $135K/yr

Pre‑tax plans for dependent care, transportation, and flexible spending Position Summary The Director of Payments Operations leads the end-to-end Payments function, with direct oversight of the ...

Pitney Bowes

Director, Payments Operations

NY · Remote

$169K - $211K/yr

Focus on outcomes that drive impact and growth You Are A Director, Payments Operations who leads the modernization, scaling, and daily performance of Pitney Bowes' end‑to‑end payments ecosystem.

pitneybowes

Director, Payments Operations

New York, NY · On-site

$170K - $180K/yr

Focus on outcomes that drive impact and growth You Are A Director, Payments Operations who leads the modernization, scaling, and daily performance of Pitney Bowes' endtoend payments ecosystem. You ...

pitneybowes

Director, Payments Operations

Shelton, CT

$170K - $180K/yr

Focus on outcomes that drive impact and growth You Are A Director, Payments Operations who leads the modernization, scaling, and daily performance of Pitney Bowes' endtoend payments ecosystem. You ...

Pitney Bowes

Director, Payments Operations

Shelton, CT

$169K - $211K/yr

Focus on outcomes that drive impact and growth You Are A Director, Payments Operations who leads the modernization, scaling, and daily performance of Pitney Bowes' end‑to‑end payments ecosystem.

SRS Acquiom

Director, Payments Operations

Denver, CO · On-site

$125K - $135K/yr

Pre-tax plans for dependent care, transportation, and flexible spending Position Summary The Director of Payments Operations leads the end-to-end Payments function, with direct oversight of the ...

Photon

Product Director - Payments

Berkeley Heights, NJ · On-site

$243K - $254K/yr

... Director to lead strategy and execution for our PayFac and Platforms offerings, with a focus on payment flows, instruction-based funding, and segment expansion. This role will drive core payment ...

Fireblocks

Sales Director, Payments

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$128K - $168K/yr

With the industry's most scalable and secure platform, we streamline stablecoin payments, settlement, custody, tokenization, trading, accounting operations, and compliance reporting- enabling ...

Pitney Bowes

Director, Payments Operations

Shelton, CT · On-site

$170K - $180K/yr

Focus on outcomes that drive impact and growth You Are A Director, Payments Operations who leads the modernization, scaling, and daily performance of Pitney Bowes' end-to-end payments ecosystem. You ...

SRS Acquiom

Director, Payments Operations

Denver, CO · Hybrid

$125K - $135K/yr

Position Summary The Director of Payments Operations leads the end-to-end Payments function, with direct oversight of the Payments Managers and the Manager of Payments Compliance. This role is ...

Fireblocks

Sales Director, Payments

Seattle, WA · On-site

$128K - $168K/yr

With the industry's most scalable and secure platform, we streamline stablecoin payments, settlement, custody, tokenization, trading, accounting operations, and compliance reporting- enabling ...

Fireblocks

Sales Director, Payments

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$128K - $168K/yr

With the industry's most scalable and secure platform, we streamline stablecoin payments, settlement, custody, tokenization, trading, accounting operations, and compliance reporting- enabling ...

Pitney Bowes

Director, Payments Operations

NJ · Remote

$169K - $211K/yr

Focus on outcomes that drive impact and growth You Are A Director, Payments Operations who leads the modernization, scaling, and daily performance of Pitney Bowes' end‑to‑end payments ecosystem.

Fireblocks

Sales Director, Payments

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$128K - $168K/yr

With the industry's most scalable and secure platform, we streamline stablecoin payments, settlement, custody, tokenization, trading, accounting operations, and compliance reporting- enabling ...

Fireblocks

Sales Director, Payments

New York, NY · On-site +1

$350K/yr

With the industry's most scalable and secure platform, we streamline stablecoin payments, settlement, custody, tokenization, trading, accounting operations, and compliance reporting- enabling ...

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Fireblocks

Operations Director, Payments

New York, NY · On-site +1

$178K - $245K/yr

Fireblocks is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead a strategic initiative related to our regulated payments infrastructure. This role will be responsible for building and managing ...

Fireblocks

Operations Director, Payments

New York, NY · On-site

$178K - $245K/yr

Fireblocks is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead a strategic initiative related to our regulated payments infrastructure. This role will be responsible for building and managing ...

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How much do director payments jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for director payments in the United States is $40.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $66.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director of Payments, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Payments, you need extensive knowledge of payment systems, financial regulations, and risk management, typically supported by a degree in finance, business, or a related field. Familiarity with payment processing platforms, regulatory compliance tools, and industry certifications like Certified Payments Professional (CPP) is highly valued. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills help drive cross-functional collaboration and manage teams effectively. These skills ensure secure, efficient payment operations and compliance in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

What does a Director of Payments do?

A Director of Payments is responsible for overseeing and managing an organization's payment systems and strategies. They ensure that payment processes, both incoming and outgoing, are secure, efficient, and comply with regulatory requirements. This role often involves working closely with finance, IT, and compliance teams to implement new technologies and improve existing payment workflows. Directors of Payments also analyze payment trends, manage vendor relationships, and may be involved in negotiating contracts with payment service providers.

What is the difference between Director Payments vs Payments Manager?

AspectDirector PaymentsPayments Manager
CredentialsBachelor's degree, often with advanced certifications in finance or paymentsBachelor's degree, relevant certifications in payments or finance
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership in finance/payments departments, overseeing teams and policiesOperational management of payment processes, team supervision, and process optimization
Industry UsageUsed in large corporations, financial institutions, and payment service providersCommon in mid to large-sized companies managing payment operations

While both roles focus on payments, the Director Payments typically handles strategic planning and leadership, whereas the Payments Manager focuses on day-to-day operations and process management within the payments department.

How does the Director of Payments typically interact with cross-functional teams to drive payment strategy and innovation?

As a Director of Payments, you will regularly collaborate with product managers, engineers, compliance specialists, and finance teams to develop and implement payment solutions. This role often involves leading cross-departmental initiatives, aligning payment strategies with overall business goals, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Effective communication and project management skills are vital, as you'll need to translate complex payment requirements into actionable plans and foster innovation across teams. Building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners is key to driving successful payment initiatives.
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Senior Director, Payments

Senior Director, Payments

Caesars Entertainment

Jersey City, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 15 days ago

Caesars Entertainment rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 254 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

95th of 150 rated casinos

Job description


The Senior Director, Payments will lead Caesars Digital's end-to-end payments business, owning the strategy, performance, economics, operations, and customer experience across deposits, withdrawals, reversals, refunds, and reconciliation. This leader will drive improvements in conversion, authorization rates, withdrawal speed, cost efficiency, reliability, vendor performance, and platform scalability across a complex, high-volume payments ecosystem.
This role requires a commercially minded, data-driven operator who can balance customer experience, payment economics, risk, fraud, AML, and regulatory requirements while partnering closely with Product, Engineering, Finance, Treasury, Risk, Operations, Support, and VIP teams. The ideal candidate will bring executive presence, strong vendor management discipline, and the ability to build a high-performing team that delivers measurable improvements in payment performance and customer outcomes within the first 12 months.
Responsibilities
End-to-End Payments Ownership
  • Own the full payments lifecycle: deposits, withdrawals, reversals, refunds, and reconciliation
  • Act as the business owner for payments performance and customer experience, partnering closely with Product, Engineering, Risk, Finance, and Operations to drive outcomes
  • Drive a customer-first payments journey, ensuring speed, reliability, and ease of use across all touchpoints

Vendor & Partner Management
  • Own the strategic management of PSPs, processors, gateways, banks, and payment partners across the payment's ecosystem
  • Serve as the primary business owner for vendor performance, relationship governance, contract value, and partner accountability
  • Hold partners accountable to performance SLAs, uptime, authorization rates, speed, reliability, and issue resolution
  • Identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and onboard new providers to expand capabilities, improve economics, and increase resiliency

Payment Operations Excellence
  • Lead Payment Operations, identifying and resolving friction points across the end-to-end user journey
  • Ensure fast, reliable deposits and withdrawals, minimizing failures, delays, and customer friction
  • Drive operational improvements in exceptions, retries, reversals, and escalations

Cost Optimization & Economics
  • Optimize payment transaction costs across all methods (cards, ACH, wallets, APMs)
  • Lead routing and processor strategies to balance cost, conversion, and reliability
  • Own vendor pricing negotiations and economic modeling to drive margin improvement

Performance & KPI Ownership
  • Own and report on all core payment KPIs, including:
    • Authorization / approval rates
    • Deposit conversion and success rates
    • Withdrawal speed and completion rates
    • Cost per transaction
    • Chargebacks and return rates
  • Establish a data-driven operating cadence to monitor and continuously improve performance

Risk, Compliance & AML
  • Own alignment with payments compliance, AML, and regulatory requirements for digital customers
  • Partner closely with Risk & Fraud to optimize approval rates vs. loss prevention
  • Ensure adherence to card network rules, NACHA, and jurisdictional regulations

Platform, Product & Technology Partnership
  • Partner with:
    • Payment Product Team to shape the roadmap, prioritization, and feature delivery
    • Architecture & Engineering to build and scale the payments platform (orchestration, routing, resiliency)
  • Collaborate with development of capabilities such as smart routing, tokenization, and next-gen payment rails

Cross-Functional Leadership
Collaborate closely with:
  • Risk & Fraud - loss mitigation and approval optimization
  • Player Account / KYC - onboarding and first-time depositor success
  • Treasury & Finance - settlements, cash flow, and reconciliation
  • Customer Support & VIP - escalation handling and experience improvement
  • Analytics - KPI tracking, insights, and performance optimization

Team Leadership
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing payments organization
  • Foster a culture of accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement
  • Drive strong cross-functional collaboration and alignment

Success Metrics (First 12 Months)
  • Improve deposit approval rates and conversion
  • Reduce payment processing costs (bps improvement)
  • Enhance withdrawal speed and reliability
  • Strengthen vendor performance and renegotiate key contracts
  • Deliver measurable improvements in end-to-end customer payment experience

Qualifications
  • 10-15+ years in payments, fintech, or financial services
  • 2+ years in mobile Sports & iCasino payments a plus but not necessary
  • Proven ownership of large-scale payment ecosystems (cards, ACH, wallets, APMs)
  • Deep expertise in processors, PSPs, gateways, and transaction flows
  • Strong track record optimizing cost, conversion, and fraud trade-offs
  • Experience leading vendor negotiations and partner management
  • Strong understanding of fraud, chargebacks, AML, and payment compliance
  • Experience building or scaling payment platforms / orchestration layers
  • Highly data-driven, with strong ownership of KPIs and financial performance
  • Proven leader with executive presence, able to drive cross-functional execution and influence senior stakeholders

Additional Qualifications
  • Operates with a high sense of urgency and ownership mentality
  • Deeply data-driven, with strong analytical and decision-making rigor
  • Customer experience obsessed, especially across the payments journey
  • Proven leader who can motivate, develop, and scale teams
  • Proactive problem solver with a bias toward action
  • Excellent communication and executive presentation skills

The salary range for this position is $200,000.00 - $235,000.00 USD, which is dependent on a several factors including relevant experience, geography, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k)-matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses. This role includes paid Flexible Time Off and paid company holidays.
About Us
At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.
Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values - Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail - every day. Our mission, "Create the Extraordinary". Our vision, "Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don't perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars". If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.

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