Director of Payments (60310)
First State Community Bank•Farmington, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
Lead the Future of How Money Moves At First State Community Bank, we're looking for a forward-thinking leader to shape the future of payments. As our Director of Payments, you'll lead the strategy, innovation, and evolution of payment solutions across the organization, ensuring we're delivering secure, seamless, and customer-focused experiences for both businesses and consumers. This is an opportunity to influence enterprise-wide strategy, drive innovation, and help FSCB stay ahead in a rapidly evolving payments landscape.
Requirements
- Proven experience in payments strategy, product development, or treasury management, preferably in a financial institution or fintech environment.
- Strong understanding of payment systems including ACH, wires, card networks, mobile payments, and real-time payments (TCH, FedNow).
- Experience working with core and digital banking platforms (e.g., Jack Henry, Q2) and payment vendors.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.
- Ability to travel occasionally for conferences, vendor meetings, or market visits.
- A passion for innovation, customer experience, and the future of financial services.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute FSCB's enterprise-wide payments strategy.
- Identify opportunities in real-time payments, digital wallets, embedded finance, and emerging technologies.
- Drive innovation through new products, partnerships, and process improvements.
- Manage key vendor and technology relationships, including Mastercard®, Jack Henry, Q2, Shazam, FIS, Entrust, CPS, and ProfitStars.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance, risk management, and operational excellence across all payment channels.
- Partner with teams across Retail, Business Services, Operations, IT, Compliance, and Risk Management to implement strategic initiatives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on payment trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Represent FSCB with industry partners, FinTechs, and professional organizations.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Team-based variable compensation program
- 401(k) with generous employer match
- Supportive leadership and growth opportunities
- A workplace where people matter and careers grow
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
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