Senior Director Partner Executive, Embedded Payment Partnerships

June 3, 2026

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Spokane, Washington residents: If a street address is not available, enter N/A when completing a job application. At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions, enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed in the right ways, all more confidently and more often—that’s what we call the courage to thrive. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. As a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank, Elavon is committed to building the platforms and ecosystems that help over 1.5 million customers around the world to achieve their financial goals—no matter what they need. From transaction processing to customer service, to driving innovation and launching new products, we’re building a range of tailored payment solutions powered by the latest technology. As part of our team, you can explore what motivates and energizes your career goals: partnering with our customers, our communities, and each other. <h2></h2><h2>Job Description</h2><div>We are hiring a Senior Director, Partner Executive to expand our embedded payments partnerships and cultivate new technology alliances. Our Technology Partnerships team establishes and deepens strategic relationships with leading Technology Platforms, ISVs, and the Developer community. These alliances advance Elavon’s strategy of seamlessly integrating payment acceptance into the broader ecosystem, meeting the evolving omni/multi-channel needs of our merchants today and into the future. This is a pivotal moment to join a dynamic, growing team as we unify diverse solution offerings under the 'One Bank' vision—directly accelerating revenue growth for Elavon and our strategic partners by unlocking new embedded payment opportunities and enabling innovative commerce experiences. A strong grasp of the technical landscape—including payment rails, networks, and software platforms—is a significant asset in this role. The ability to navigate and connect the dots between technology providers, integration frameworks, and the broader payments ecosystem will empower you to unlock new partnership opportunities and deliver innovative solutions. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Source, onboard, and scale Tier-1 embedded payment partnerships while maximizing value across existing relationships. </li></ul><ul><li>Identify and engage new partners in core industry verticals; develop executive-level relationships across product, commercial, and technical stakeholders. </li></ul><ul><li>Build and maintain a robust pipeline of high-potential prospects and drive progression from evaluation to commercial agreement and go-to-market launch. </li></ul><ul><li>Manage the entire sales lifecycle—from initial prospecting through contract execution, go live, and beyond. </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead solution workshops, develop financial analyses, and refine embedded payments strategy. </li></ul>Required Skills & Competencies <ul><li>Requires up to 10% travel</li><li>Commercial Acumen: Proven ability to structure deals and drive revenue through partnerships. </li></ul><ul><li>Technical Understanding: Deep knowledge of payment technologies, APIs, and integration processes is an asset. Candidates should demonstrate 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. </li></ul><ul><li>Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills to manage complex, multi-stakeholder relationships. </li></ul><ul><li>Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute multi-year partnership strategies and drive growth. </li></ul><ul><li>Agility & Innovation: Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience: 10+ years in business development, partnerships, payments, or financial services (or equivalent). </li></ul><ul><li>Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. </li></ul><ul><li>Data & Tools: Demonstrated expertise in customer relationship management, data analysis, artificial intelligence applications, and Microsoft Office software—including Salesforce, Excel, SQL, and related platforms. </li></ul><ul><li>Domain Expertise: Experience with embedded finance or payment solutions is highly desirable. </li></ul><ul><li>Communication & Negotiation: Excellent executive communication and negotiation skills. </li></ul>Basic Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience - Typically eight to 10 years of relevant experience</div>If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our <a href="https://careers.usbank.com/global/en/disability-accommodations-for-applicants" target="_blank">disability accommodations for applicants</a>.Benefits: Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:<ul><li style="text-align:left">Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)</li><li style="text-align:left">Basic term and optional term life insurance</li><li style="text-align:left">Short-term and long-term disability</li><li style="text-align:left">Pregnancy disability and parental leave</li><li style="text-align:left">401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan</li><li style="text-align:left">Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)</li><li style="text-align:left">Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities</li><li style="text-align:left">Adoption assistance</li><li style="text-align:left">Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law</li></ul>Review our full benefits available by employment status <a target="_blank" href="https://careers.usbank.com/global/en/benefits/us">here</a>. 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.E-VerifyU.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. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the <a target="_blank" href="https://careers.usbank.com/verification-of-eligibility-for-employment">E-Verify program</a>. The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $111,605.00 - $131,300.00U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...

DISCLAIMER