Consumer Payment and Partnerships Manager

About the role

The Consumer Payment and Partnerships Manager develops and executes strategic plans for the development of the consumer card product line and has responsibility for merchant contract negotiations, payment strategies and alternative payments.

Responsibilities

• Manages merchant contract negotiations, payment strategies and alternative payments
• Develops in-depth understanding of Consumer payment products and serves as a subject matter expert
• PARTNERS WITH CROSS FUNCTIONAL TEAMS AND LEADERS ACROSS THE BANK TO ALIGN GROWTH, PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT, AND RISK MANAGEMENT PRIORITIES AND EXECUTION
• SURVEYS PAYMENT INDUSTRY EFFORTS AND PEER COMPETITORS TO IDENTIFY AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY
• MANAGES EXTERNAL VENDORS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENTS END-TO-END OPERATIONS, INCLUDING PROCESSING SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS, CARD NETWORKS, EMBOSHING AND PRINTING CAPABILITIES, AND LOYALTY PLATFORMS
• INFLUENCES MARKETING STRATEGIES AND POSITIONING OF PRODUCTS AND PAYMENT CAPABILITIES
• MANTAINS VISIBILITY INTO INDUSTRY TRENDS, CUSTOMER BEHAVIORS, NEW PRODUCT OFFERINGS, NEW PROVIDERS AND REGULATORY TRENDSA
• ENSURES ADHERENCE TO ALL OF REGIONS’ COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY STANDARDS, INCLUDING PRODUCT RISK CONTROLS AND MONITORING

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Ten (10) years of experience in product management and development

Qualifications

• Management experience
• Financial services industry experience

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to analyze data and derive facts
• Influence others to effectively execute on strategic plans
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of the financial services industry, products, and services
• Strong problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Paid vacation/sick time
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate Volunteer Program