Payments Tech Leader: Modernize, Secure & Scale

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); Presencial; USD 201.000 - 335.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY seeks a Head of Payments Technology to define and deliver the next generation of the bank's payments ecosystem, leading strategy, architecture, engineering, modernization, and operations to move money quickly, securely, and reliably.

This role combines deep payments expertise with strategic vision, engineering credibility, and the ability to lead large, diverse teams through transformative programs, cloud adoption, and AI-enabled initiatives.

Formación

• 15+ years of higher education and/or work experience, including 4+ years in engineering/architecture and 11+ years in technology management/leadership
• Significant experience leading enterprise technology strategy, engineering organizations, and major transformation programs
• Deep understanding of the payments ecosystem (Wire, ACH, ISO 20022, RTP, FedNow) and regulatory requirements
• Experience with cloud transformation, APIs, distributed systems, platform engineering, and AI-enabled technologies

Responsabilidades

• Define and execute an enterprise payments technology strategy aligned with client needs, business priorities, and risk expectations
• Modernize mission-critical platforms across Wire, ACH, SWIFT, RTP, and emerging payments capabilities
• Build and nurture an AI-enabled engineering organization with DevSecOps, observability, and automated delivery
• Ensure platforms meet availability, resiliency, security, and regulatory requirements
• Inspire and develop large, multidisciplinary teams and foster collaboration across tech, product, operations, and risk
• Develop strategic partnerships with technology providers, payment networks, fintechs, and industry groups

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Payments domain knowledge

Strategy & architecture

Cloud transformation

AI-enabled engineering

Regulatory compliance

Educación

Master's degree in a related field

Herramientas

Azure cloud technologies

Descripción del empleo

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY seeks a Head of Payments Technology to define and deliver the next generation of the bank's payments ecosystem, leading strategy, architecture, engineering, modernization, and operations to move money quickly, securely, and reliably.

This role combines deep payments expertise with strategic vision, engineering credibility, and the ability to lead large, diverse teams through transformative programs, cloud adoption, and AI-enabled initiatives.