Senior Director Treasury Management Product

About the role

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Senior Director Treasury Management Product to join our team! This position is a senior leadership role responsible for executing the Treasury Management product strategy and delivering market-leading solutions that drive client acquisition, retention, revenue growth, and operational efficiency. Reporting to the Managing Director, Treasury Management Products & Commercial Deposit Strategy, this leader translates strategic priorities into actionable product roadmaps, oversees product development and commercialization efforts, and partners across Sales, Treasury Management, Technology, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and Marketing to deliver exceptional client experiences. The role is accountable for managing a portfolio of treasury management products and services, ensuring products remain competitive, scalable, compliant, and aligned with the bank's strategic objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong treasury management expertise, product management leadership, commercial banking knowledge, and a proven ability to execute large-scale initiatives.

First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including consumers, businesses and other organizations. Our Vision, Mission and Team statement reflect and reinforce that authentic service philosophy. Our Vision Is To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve. Our Mission Is To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders. Our Team "We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging."

Responsibilities

• Execute the Treasury Management product strategy established by the Managing Director and executive leadership team.
• Translate strategic objectives into annual product plans, roadmaps, business cases, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead the development, enhancement, and lifecycle management of treasury management products and services.
• Prioritize initiatives based on client needs, market opportunities, revenue generation, and operational efficiencies.
• Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, competitor offerings, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to inform product decisions.
• Drive innovation initiatives that strengthen the bank's treasury management value proposition.
• Oversee end-to-end product execution from concept through launch and post implementation optimization.
• Partner with Technology and Operations teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of product enhancements and new capabilities.
• Manage product backlogs, roadmaps, development priorities, and release schedules.
• Ensure products are scalable, commercially viable, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Lead cross-functional teams