VP, Payments Strategy & Digital Transformation

Austincc; Onalaska (WI); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional growth

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Altra Federal Credit Union seeks a VP, Payment Strategies to lead and optimize the credit union's payment ecosystem. You will shape strategy, oversee operations, ensure compliance, and guide digital transformations across payment channels.

You will manage vendor relationships, monitor regulatory changes, and collaborate with Digital Engagement, Marketing, IT, and Talent Development to improve system performance, security, and member experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial services.
• Experience in payments and regulatory frameworks (Nacha, FedNow, RTP, PCI-DSS).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Marketing, or Business.
• Leadership and management experience (5+ years).
• Strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills.
• Experience leading large-scale payment initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Payment Operations team across the employee lifecycle.
• Define a comprehensive payment strategy supporting digital transformation.
• Monitor trends, regulatory changes and security risks for compliance.
• Drive entry into Digital Asset and Real-Time payments.
• Evaluate new payment technologies and manage vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Payments domain knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Marketing, Business

High school diploma

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Nacha

FedNow

PCI-DSS

Real-Time Payments (RTP)

Job description

Altra Federal Credit Union seeks a VP, Payment Strategies to lead and optimize the credit union's payment ecosystem. You will shape strategy, oversee operations, ensure compliance, and guide digital transformations across payment channels.

You will manage vendor relationships, monitor regulatory changes, and collaborate with Digital Engagement, Marketing, IT, and Talent Development to improve system performance, security, and member experience.