Head of Payments & Partnership Modernization

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Develop and execute the modernization roadmap for payments and partner banking platforms aligning initiatives with Valley's enterprise architecture and transformation goals
• Serve as the executive sponsor for modernization programs including RTP, FedNow, and embedded finance capabilities
• Lead the selection, integration, and lifecycle management of payment technologies and partner banking platforms
• Oversee interoperability with customer-facing systems via open APIs and digital channels Ensure modular architecture that reduces reliance on incumbent core vendors
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, and Legal to operationalize sponsorship programs and FBO account structures
• Ensure high availability, flawless transaction execution, and competitive pricing of Valley's payment solutions
• Integrate specialized products (FX, Trade Finance, Asset-Based Lending) into the broader modernization strategy
• Drive AML / BSA compliance and transaction monitoring enhancements. Partner with Treasury Sales, Commercial Services, Data & Analytics, and Fraud Prevention teams to define and deliver future-state capabilities
• Lead internal and external stakeholder engagement to accelerate delivery and adoption.