Senior Director Partner Executive, Embedded Partnerships

Senior Director, Partner Executive

We are hiring a Senior Director, Partner Executive to expand our embedded payments partnerships and cultivate new technology alliances. This role is part of Elavon’s Technology Partnerships team, which establishes and deepens strategic relationships with leading technology platforms, independent software vendors, and the developer community.

• Source, onboard, and scale Tier‑1 embedded payment partnerships while maximizing value across existing relationships.
• Identify and engage new partners in core industry verticals; develop executive‑level relationships across product, commercial, and technical stakeholders.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of high‑potential prospects and drive progression from evaluation to commercial agreement and go‑to‑market launch.
• Manage the entire sales lifecycle—from initial prospecting through contract execution, go‑live, and beyond.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to lead solution workshops, develop financial analyses, and refine embedded payments strategy.

• Up to 10% travel.
• Commercial Acumen:
  Proven ability to structure deals and drive revenue through partnerships.
• Technical Understanding:
  Deep knowledge of payment technologies, APIs, and integration processes. Hands‑on experience with technical solutioning, API documentation, and integration workflows.
• Familiarity with ERP, eCommerce, and SaaS platforms (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, Google, Shopify, Adobe) is a plus.
• Relationship Management:
  Strong interpersonal skills to manage complex, multi‑stakeholder relationships.
• Strategic Thinking:
  Ability to develop and execute multi‑year partnership strategies and drive growth.
• Agility & Innovation:
  Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, evolving environments.
• Experience with embedded finance or payment solutions is highly desirable.
• Communication & Negotiation:
  Excellent executive communication and negotiation skills.
• Data & Tools:
  Expertise in customer relationship management, data analysis, artificial intelligence applications, and Microsoft Office software—including Salesforce, Excel, SQL.

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience.
• Typically eight to ten years of relevant experience.
• 10+ years in business development, partnerships, payments, or financial services (or equivalent).

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability; pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer‑funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law. U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E‑Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

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