Head of Payments & Partnership Modernization - Morristown, NJ
 Valley National Bank | |
 United States, New Jersey, Morristown | |
 Sep 25, 2025 | |
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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. | |