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Etsy's Payments Partnerships team sits at the intersection of commercial strategy, product acceleration, and financial infrastructure - and this role leads it. As Director, you'll be responsible for ...

Director, Payment Partnerships

Brooklyn, NY · On-site +1

$218K - $283K/yr

Etsy's Payments Partnerships team sits at the intersection of commercial strategy, product acceleration, and financial infrastructure - and this role leads it. As Director, you'll be responsible for ...

The Software Engineer Expert reports into the Director, Payments Solution Design & Engineering and partners closely with engineering, product, risk, and business stakeholders to translate complex ...

The Software Engineer Expert reports into the Director, Payments Solution Design & Engineering and partners closely with engineering, product, risk, and business stakeholders to translate complex ...

Software Architect Sr (Payments)

Farmers Branch, TX · On-site

$124K - $169K/yr

The Software Engineer Expert reports into the Director, Payments Solution Design & Engineering and partners closely with engineering, product, risk, and business stakeholders to translate complex ...

About the Role Fora is seeking a Director, Payment Operations to lead the evolution of our advisor-facing financial operations, ensuring that as advisors grow their businesses, their financial ...

Senior Financial Analyst, Payments

OR · On-site +1

$85K - $106K/yr

About this team As our Senior Financial Analyst, Payments, you will report to the Finance Director, Payments and will be a key member of the team supporting BOLD's e-commerce function and ...

About the Role Fora is seeking a Director, Payment Operations to lead the evolution of our advisor-facing financial operations, ensuring that as advisors grow their businesses, their financial ...

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How much do director payments jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 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 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of payments?

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.

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.

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.

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Infographic showing various Director Payments job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,474 per year, or $40.6 per hour.

Sanctions Screening Product Director - Payments - Executive Director

JP Morgan Chase

Tampa, FL • On-site

$212K - $222K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 26 days ago


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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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71st of 172 rated banks


Job description

Ignite your passion for product innovation by leading customer-centric development, inspiring solutions, and shaping the future with your strategic vision and influence.

 
As a Product Director in Sanctions & Client List Screening, you lead innovation through the development of products and features that delight customers. As a leader on the team, you leverage your advanced capabilities to challenge traditional approaches, remove barriers to success, and foster a culture of continuous innovation that helps inspire cross-functional teams create groundbreaking solutions that address customer needs.
 

As an Executive Director, you will own and execute the global product strategy for firmwide sanctions screening-aligned to Payments but spanning enterprise screening requirements across multiple asset types and business lines. You will lead a team accountable for defining capabilities, translating customer and stakeholder needs into prioritized roadmaps, and delivering scalable, compliant screening services through close partnership with Technology, Operations, Compliance, Risk, Legal, and the Lines of Business.

This role has oversight responsibility for screening operations performance and outcomes (e.g., service levels, quality, controls, resiliency) while not directly owning day-to-day operations. You will set direction and standards, drive governance and continuous improvement, and ensure the end-to-end screening ecosystem (data, platforms, rules/models, case management, and operating model) is effective, auditable, and fit for purpose.

The role requires strong executive communication, attention to detail, and the ability to operate in a complex, regulated environment-balancing risk coverage, client experience, operational efficiency, and technology delivery.
 


 
Job responsibilities
  • Own and implement the global product vision and strategy for sanctions screening capabilities, aligned to Wholesale Payments and firmwide control expectations.
  • Manage a multi-year product roadmap that supports screening across asset types and business use cases; socialize priorities with senior stakeholders and governance forums.
  • Identify top use cases and drive prioritization based on risk reduction, regulatory expectations, client outcomes, scalability, and total cost of ownership.
  • Establish and run product governance to maintain design principles, standards, and decision frameworks (e.g., change management, data requirements, tuning/optimization approach, platform modernization priorities).
  • Partner with Compliance, Risk, Legal, Model Risk/Validation (as applicable), and Audit stakeholders to ensure capabilities are defensible, well-documented, and exam-ready.
  • Provide senior oversight of screening operations outcomes-working with operations leadership on capacity planning, SLA performance, quality assurance, escalation protocols, and continuous improvement.
  • Define and monitor key KPIs/KRIs (e.g., alert volumes, aging/backlogs, quality results, false positive reduction, tuning outcomes, platform stability) and ensure performance is understood and acted upon.
  • Drive end-to-end issue management and remediation for defects, data quality gaps, or process breakdowns, ensuring sustainable fixes across technology and operations.
  • Recruit, coach, and retain a diverse team of product leaders and contributors accountable for requirements, user journeys, and end-to-end lifecycle delivery.
  • Translate customer and internal stakeholder needs into clear business requirements, epics, and acceptance criteria; support technology execution from discovery through launch and iteration.
  • Lead go-to-market/enablement activities for new capabilities (internal and external as relevant), including readiness materials, training, and stakeholder education.
     
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • 10+ years of progressive Product Management experience within a bank, payments company, fintech, or regulated financial services environment.
  • Demonstrated success building and scaling complex, cross-functional products/services with measurable outcomes and strong governance.
  • Strong understanding of sanctions screening concepts and operating ecosystems (e.g., watchlist ingestion, matching, case workflows, tuning optimization, change control, data dependencies).
  • Proven ability to lead in a matrixed environment-partnering effectively across Technology, Operations, Compliance, Risk, and Legal; able to challenge and drive decisions.
  • Deep knowledge of APIs and platform product practices (client/developer needs, documentation, lifecycle/versioning, reliability, adoption).
  • Exceptional executive communication skills (written and verbal), including senior management and client-facing materials.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
  • Create and manage a global vendor/partner framework and engagement model to support screening capabilities where applicable.
  • Establish performance management disciplines and ensure vendor decisions support resiliency, compliance, scalability, and cost effectiveness.
  • Strong prioritization and execution discipline across complex dependencies
  • Clear, decisive communication and stakeholder influence
  • Talent development and team-building at scale
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • Recognized thought leader within a related field
  • Experience delivering screening/controls capabilities across multiple asset types, products, or lines of business (beyond payments).
  • Product experience in identity/verification, KYC/KYB, beneficiary validation, payment instrument validation, or trust & safety programs.
  • Familiarity with e-commerce/marketplace/third-party processing models (B2B, B2C, B2B2C) and associated risk flows.
  • Experience driving modernization (workflow automation, data quality controls, case management enhancements) while maintaining strong auditability.
  • Enterprise product leadership with a strong risk-and-controls mindset
  • Ability to operate with precision in a regulated environment


 
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

A part of the Commercial & Investment Bank, J.P. Morgan Payments enables organizations of all sizes to execute transactions efficiently and securely, transforming the movement of information, money, and assets. The team of experts tackles complex challenges at every stage of the payment lifecycle. And their industry-leading solutions facilitate seamless transactions across borders, industries, and platforms.

Operating in over 160 countries and handling more than 120 currencies, J.P. Morgan Payments business is the largest processor of USD payments, with a daily transaction volume of $10 trillion.

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