Description

Company Overview

Core Bank is an accomplished Community Bank located in the Greater Omaha, NE, Kansas City, KS, and Mesa, AZ areas. We are not a mere collection of buildings or a place just to work or manage money; we are a community of friends, neighbors and partners in making life just a little bit better. Our culture - what we call our Recipe for Awesome - creates an environment that's a great place to bank - and a great place to work. It ensures we grow together, learn together, and have fun doing it.

At Core Bank, our Purpose is to Build Better. If you want to help us build something remarkable, then we'd love to get to know you. To learn more about what makes us - us, explore www.corebankcareers.com.

Summary of Position

The BaaS team focuses on delivering embedded finance solutions to Fintech’s and corporate clients with a focus on deposit accounts and money movement. The Payments Program Manager will drive innovation in payments for both the BaaS division as well as the community bank. The role will be responsible for assisting in the bank’s payments strategy development, executing its delivery and educating others across various department lines. The Payments Program Manager will think outside of the box and be well versed in all payment platforms, understand emerging payment technologies, and possess knowledge of industry direction.

Responsibilities of the Payments Program Manager include:

1. Plan and implement products, processes, and technologies in relation to the bank’s payments strategy.
2. Be the subject matter expert for current and emerging payments to include ACH, RTP, Fed Now, card, and wire rails.
3. Maintain a deep understanding of payment card networks and transaction processing.
4. Lead solutioning and the adoption of existing and upcoming client-facing products and capabilities while defining and configuring optimal solutions that address clients’ needs and objectives.
5. Sustain strong payments industry knowledge. Must possess entrepreneurial spirit with a consultative approach delivering complex solutions.
6. Build and maintain user facing and internal payments knowledge.
7. Provide oversight of card programs associated with the BaaS division. Must have an in-depth knowledge of how sponsor card programs work to include acquiring, issuing, processing, etc.
8. Engage in prospect and partner calls as it relates to funds flow and payment needs.
9. Develop funds flows for the bank and partners as applicable.
10. Collaborate with operations, technology, finance, and risk teams to ensure comprehensive oversight and reporting of various payment programs.
11. Assist in onboarding and integration process for new partners, guaranteeing smooth transition through to full-scale implementations.
12. Stay well informed on all P2P, B2B, and B2C platforms.
13. Ongoing education and monitoring of third-party senders and payment providers.
14. Work with business lines to enhance payment platforms offered to business clients specifically.
15. Customize payment flows for customers as applicable.
16. Attend webinars and other educational opportunities to stay abreast of industry evolution.
17. Assist in maintaining third-party relationships and monitor their technology enhancements.
18. Conduct annual policy and procedure reviews as it relates to the role.
19. Ongoing review of payments products, services, and technology to ensure they remain competitive
20. Regular attendance is required.
21. Other activities, duties or responsibilities that are required may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree to commensurate experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in banking, payments, fintech space, or other similar, relevant experience

Required Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Alignment with Core Banks Purpose and Values
• Strong knowledge of market and industry trends
• Change champion willing to challenge the status quo and excite others in the process.
• In-depth knowledge of the payments landscape and the technologies designed to support, integrate, and facilitate payments
• Strong understanding of risk management, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Deep understanding of payment card networks and transaction processing
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to explain complex processes and concepts in an easily understood manner

Core Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.