Payments Operations Business Manager,Executive Director Job New York New York USA,Business

Join a high-impact team that turns data into decisions for our Payments Operations organization. You’ll shape strategy, deliver transparent business insights, and partner with senior leaders to execute on critical initiatives end to end.

As a Payments Operations Business Manager, Executive Director, within the commercial and Investment Banking team, you will lead a team that brings clarity to performance, financials, and capacity across Payments Operations. You’ll partner closely with Operations, Finance & Business Management, and Data & Analytics to deliver executive-ready analysis and reporting. Your work will strengthen financial controls, enhance forecasting, and inform strategic decisions that impact clients and the firm.

Job Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor to Payments Operations and F&BM leadership, shaping and communicating strategy, projections, and trends through executive-level presentations
Design monthly and quarterly business and financial reporting packages that convey results clearly and succinctly for varied audiences
Coordinate deliverables across business management, finance, operations, and product teams to support priorities and transformation initiatives
Analyze complex, large-scale datasets to produce insights and executive-ready materials; translate analysis into clear narratives and visualizations (e.g., Pitch Pro+)
Lead budgeting and forecasting for headcount and direct expenses in partnership with Operations and F&BM teams
Build and enhance capacity models across Payments functions and support activity-based costing to enable accurate allocations and client profitability insights
Strengthen financial controls and data integrity to enable confident, timely decision-making by senior stakeholders

Required Qualifications , Capabilities, and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred
Significant experience leading diverse teams and cross-functional initiatives in Business Management, Operations, or Consulting
Advanced presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for executive audiences
Strong analytical skills with experience transforming large datasets into actionable insights; high attention to detail and logical problem-solving
Excellent project management, prioritization, and time management skills in fast-paced environments
Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships and influence stakeholders at all levels; outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter with a high degree of ownership and independence, driving outcomes with quality and speed

Preferred Qualifications , Capabilities, and Skills

Experience with capacity modeling and activity-based costing in complex operations environments
Proficiency with executive presentation tools and data visualization; comfort creating executive-ready materials (e.g., Pitch Pro+)
Background in payments or financial services operations, with knowledge of performance metrics and cost drivers
People leadership experience with a focus on coaching, development, and building high-performing teams