Senior Payments Advisor, Payment Facilitation (PayFac)

First Citizens Bank•Raleigh, NC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This individual contributor sales role will be responsible for prospecting, positioning, and onboarding new Payment Facilitation (PayFac) clients to the bank. This position is responsible for providing counsel on treasury and payment strategies, lead key client relationships, and contribute to the strategic direction of advisory services team.

Requirements

5-10 years of experience in Merchant sales (ISO) or PayFac Sales.
Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in global treasury operations, payment systems, and financial markets OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in global treasury operations, payment systems, and financial markets.
Strategic thinking
Global treasury and payments expertise
Risk management
Client relationship management
Financial modeling
Negotiation skills
Expert-level understanding of global treasury operations, payment systems, and financial markets
Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing global treasury and payment services
Deep understanding of emerging technologies and their potential impact on treasury and payment landscapes.

Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance to key clients on complex global treasury and payment strategies.
Develop and implement tailored solutions for clients' most challenging treasury and payment needs.
Lead high-level client presentations and strategy sessions.
Identify and pursue significant business opportunities within the global treasury and payments space.
Conduct strategic reviews of client relationships to maximize value and identify growth potential.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive client solutions.
Serve as a subject matter expert on advanced treasury and payment concepts, products, and services to internal business partners and clients.
Conduct in-depth analysis of global market trends and their impact on treasury and payment strategies.
Contribute to the development of innovative products and services to meet evolving client needs.
Collaborate with product teams to drive innovation in treasury and payment solutions.
Assess internal processes, partner with stakeholders and accelerate the onboarding process while balancing risk and compliance needs.