Head of Payment Network Development & Oversight

Head of Payment Network Development Oversight Reporting to: Vice President – Global Head of Treasury Role Overview We are seeking and experienced Head of Network Development Oversight to lead the strategy, optimization, and governance of our international payments network. This role is responsible for shaping the firm’s global payments infrastructure across banking partnerships, payment rails, routing strategy, pricing optimization, and operational resiliency.

Requirements

Working closely with Treasury, Product, Technology, Risk, Compliance, Operations, and Commercial leadership teams, this individual will play a key role in network expansion, infrastructure modernization, and strategic payment initiatives globally.

, and partner engagement strategies. Establish governance frameworks, KPIs, SLAs, and performance standards across the global payments network. Risk, Compliance Operational Resilience Ensure network design supports operational resilience, redundancy, business continuity, and scalable growth.

, and scheme rules into network operations and strategy. Monitor regulatory developments and payment scheme changes impacting payment flows, banking structures, and network capabilities. Support risk mitigation strategies across payment rails, counterparties, geographies, and operational processes.

Maintain strong governance and controls across payment infrastructure and partner management activities. Technology Strategic Transformation Collaborate closely with Product, Technology, and Operations teams on payment infrastructure enhancements, migrations, integrations, and modernization initiatives. Lead strategic initiatives including new rail integrations, bank onboarding/offboarding, routing enhancements, and infrastructure transformation programs.

Drive scalable, modular, and API-driven payment architecture initiatives to support future growth and operational efficiency. Ensure strong prioritization, governance, execution discipline, and stakeholder alignment across strategic change programs.

Key Responsibilities

Payments Network Strategy Lead the development and execution of the global payments network strategy across Wires, SWIFT, ACH, RTP/Faster Payments, Cards, Wallets, and alternative payment methods. Evaluate and implement new payment rails, connectivity models, payment schemes, and emerging solutions including real-time networks and stablecoin-enabled settlement capabilities. Align network evolution with business growth objectives, geographic expansion plans, product strategy, and operational scalability.

Maintain a forward-looking perspective on payment innovation, infrastructure modernization, and industry developments to support competitive advantage. Drive network optimization initiatives focused on resiliency, routing intelligence, scalability, and cost efficiency. Bank Payment Partner Management Oversee global banking and payment partner relationships, including governance, account lifecycle management, documentation standards, and operational oversight.

Develop and manage strategic relationships with global banks, PSPs, fintech providers, and payment schemes. Lead commercial negotiations relating to pricing, fee structures, service levels, and contractual arrangements. Drive pricing optimization initiatives through benchmarking, partner analysis, and payment economics reviews.

Qualifications

Experience 15 / 20 + years of experience across Payments, Treasury, Banking, Fintech, or Financial Services with deep expertise in global payment infrastructure and network strategy.