Director, Payment Strategy & Partnerships

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$130,900–$277,200 / yr
Posted
15 days ago
Closes
Dec 9, 2026

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Similar $226k
This role $204k
$113k most similar roles pay here $295k

This role pays less than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $183,687–$269,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $204k versus about $226k for comparable roles.

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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 694 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Director, Payment Strategy & Partnerships

The Director of Payment Strategy & Partnerships at Microsoft Treasury is a senior leadership position responsible for shaping and executing a comprehensive global payments strategy that drives revenue growth and optimizes financial performance. This leader will collaborate with product, engineering, and risk teams to integrate cutting-edge payment technologies and build strategic partnerships with major financial institutions worldwide. Day-to-day responsibilities include defining multi-year roadmaps, negotiating commercial agreements, and driving executive engagement in industry forums. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in payments, fintech, and commerce platforms, along with a strong background in treasury or finance. Key skills required are strategic foresight, operational rigor, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across diverse global markets.

What you'll do

  • Define and lead a multi-year global payments strategy aligned with Microsoft’s commerce priorities.
  • Develop a global roadmap of payment methods and optimization initiatives to drive revenue growth.
  • Lead strategic relationships with major payment processors, acquirers, and regional providers globally.
  • Negotiate commercial agreements that optimize cost, reliability, scale, and global coverage for partnerships.
  • Collaborate with Commerce Risk teams to reduce fraud and improve authorization performance across markets.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in treasury, finance, banking, accounting, or equivalent.
  • 7+ years of leadership experience managing global teams and influencing executives.
  • Proven track record of building strategic partnerships with financial institutions.
  • Deep understanding of global card ecosystems, acquirer models, authorization flows, fraud controls, and cross-border payments.
  • Ability to define and execute multi-year strategies in complex environments.
  • Experience operating on a global scale within technology platforms or marketplaces.
  • Demonstrated success in delivering measurable revenue uplift through payment optimization.

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