Director, Payment Strategy & Partnerships

Microsoft

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Salary
$130,900–$277,200 / yr
Posted
39 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jan 30, 2027

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Below market

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This role $204k
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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 598 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Director, Payment Strategy & Partnerships

Director, Payment Strategy & Partnerships joins the Microsoft Treasury team to lead the global payments vision across commercial and consumer ecosystems. This leader will define and execute a multi-year strategy focused on revenue growth, authorization performance, fraud reduction, and building durable partnerships across the global payment landscape. The role involves developing roadmaps for payment methods and routing strategies while managing relationships with processors, acquirers, gateways, and card networks. Key responsibilities include collaborating with engineering to build scalable technical implementations, partnering with risk teams to optimize chargeback ratios, and leading a globally distributed team of professionals. The position requires expertise in global card ecosystems, authorization flows, cross-border payments, and data analytics for performance management. The role addresses the complex challenge of optimizing payment infrastructure and settlement efficiency across diverse international markets and evolving regulatory landscapes.

What you'll do

  • Define and execute a multi-year global payments strategy aligned with Microsoft’s commerce and product priorities.
  • Develop a roadmap for payment methods, routing strategies, and optimization initiatives to drive revenue growth.
  • Manage strategic relationships with global payment processors, acquirers, gateways, and major card networks.
  • Negotiate commercial agreements with financial institutions to optimize cost, reliability, and global coverage.
  • Collaborate with engineering and risk teams to improve authorization rates, reduce fraud, and ensure compliance.
  • Create data-driven performance insights regarding authorization rates, cost of acceptance, and chargeback performance.
  • Lead and develop a globally distributed team of professionals across multiple regions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business is required.
  • 10+ years of experience in treasury, finance, banking, or accounting is required.
  • 15+ years of experience in payments, fintech, commerce platforms, or financial services is preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience leading global teams and influencing executive stakeholders is preferred.
  • Experience building strategic partnerships with financial institutions and managing global card ecosystems is preferred.
  • Ability to define and execute multi-year strategies within complex, matrixed environments is preferred.
  • Experience operating on a global scale within a technology platform or marketplace is preferred.
  • An MBA or advanced degree is preferred.

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