Network Director – Business Payments & Operations

Job description

Network Director – Global Payments Infrastructure About the Role: We are looking for a strategic Network Director to lead the development and management of global banking and payment scheme partnerships. This role balances high-level strategic expansion with the operational rigor required to maintain 24/7 network reliability. You will be responsible for ensuring our infrastructure - ranging from RTP and SWIFT to virtual accounts - is scalable, cost-efficient, and optimized for performance. Network Strategy & Development: - Define & Execute Roadmap: Lead global strategy for banking and payment scheme partnerships, expanding direct access to SEPA, Faster Payments, and emerging real-time rails in partnership with regional network teams. - Scale Connectivity: Drive infrastructure development for virtual accounts, local clearing, and SWIFT integration to strengthen priority cross-border payment corridors. Partnership Management: - Relationship Ownership: Manage global relationships with banks, FIs, and schemes (including SWIFT), ensuring high operational reliability and service standards. - Commercial Negotiation: Structure and negotiate agreements that enable scalable, cost-efficient p...