VP, Payment Networks Strategy

Synchrony

VP of Payment Networks Strategy overseeing payment network relationships and driving growth opportunities. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and reporting to executive leadership for Synchrony.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing strategic relationships with Payment Networks, driving negotiations for cobrand and dual card opportunities, and leveraging data analytics to generate insights for performance improvement. Strong communication and presentation skills are essential for engaging with C-level executives and leading cross-functional initiatives.

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Payment Network ManagementContract NegotiationData AnalyticsCross-Functional ManagementFinancial Modeling

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisFinancial ModelingContract NegotiationPerformance Insight GenerationStrategic Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Network Dashboards

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesFintechPaymentsCobrandsDual Cards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and manage the relationship with the Payment Networks, including contract negotiation
Work with our cobrand and dual card portfolios as well as functions to identify, quantify and execute growth and efficiency opportunities through the payment networks
Drive negotiations with the Payment Networks on new or renewal cobrand and dual card opportunities
Partner with Network Operations to drive new portfolio, product and capability launches
Develop, manage and draw insight from network dashboards to provide insight into performance and opportunities with the Payment Networks
Create content for and provide strategic updates to Synchrony's Executive Leadership Team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferred with 8+ years’ experience in financial services, fintech, or payments or in lieu of a Bachelor Degree, a high school diploma / GED with 10+ years’ experience in financial services, fintech, or payments
4+ years experience in managing strategic relationships, cross-functional management and data and analytics
3+ years of experience with managing cross-functional business partners and senior leadership
Strong communication skills, ability to communicate to C-level, excellent presentation skills
Ability to financially model and generate insights from the data
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices
Required to commute to your nearest Hub for in-person engagement activities