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Staff Vice President (VP) and Head of Payments
Location: May be located in any Elevance Health PulsePoint office preferably in Indianapolis, IN, Atlanta, GA, Mason, OH, Richmond, VA, Norfolk, VA, or New York, NY
This role requires associates to be in-office at least 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
Summary
The Head of Payments leads our claims payment operations team responsible for the accurate, timely, and secure movement of funds, including multi-rail transaction processing, multi-entity settlements, ledger reconciliation, exception resolution, unclaimed property and escheatment administration and associated operational controls.
This is a key, high-visibility leadership role responsible for the day-to-day claims payment function, as well as instrumental in designing and establishing modern claims payment systems and processes, across the enterprise.
Team Scope
6 direct reports / ~35 total FTE’s
Position Responsibilities
Other duties performed but not limited to:
- Lead end-to-end claims payment function, ensuring funds move accurately, securely, and on time.
- Design and build modern systems, controls, and operating models.
- Responsible for multiple payment rails, with a strong understanding of bank and non-bank payment networks, settlement processes, operating requirements, and associated risks and controls.
- Partner closely with technology and business teams to deploy automation and artificial intelligence tools that streamline workflows, scale team capacity, optimize operations, and improve strategic decision-making.
- Lead a geographically dispersed team and establish operational metrics, service levels, and management routines that ensure timely and accurate payment processing across internal systems, ledgers, banking partners, and third-party fintech providers.
- Anticipate payment and operational risks, design preventive and detective controls, maintain continuous compliance monitoring, and serve as the primary payment operations liaison to internal and external auditors.
- Represent claims payment operations in executive forums and build effective partnerships with internal stakeholders, banking institutions, and external payment providers.
- Lead organizational change, mentor and develop staff, establish quality and productivity standards, and create advancement opportunities that strengthen the payment operations talent pipeline.
Position Requirements
Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and a minimum of 15 years of leadership experience in programming environment; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background required.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences
- Hands-on experience across multiple payment rails
- Strong understanding of bank and non-bank payment networks, settlement processes, operating requirements, and associated risks and controls.
- Experience deploying automation and artificial intelligence tools
- Experience in healthcare, banking, financial services or other high-volume, regulated industries
Corporate Title: Staff VP Financial Operations
For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $186,720 to $336,096
Locations: New York; Virginia
In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.
The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, paid time off, stock, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
Staff Vice President (VP) and Head of Payments
Location: May be located in any Elevance Health PulsePoint office preferably in Indianapolis, IN, Atlanta, GA, Mason, OH, Richmond, VA, Norfolk, VA, or New York, NY
This role requires associates to be in-office at least 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
Summary
The Head of Payments leads our claims payment operations team responsible for the accurate, timely, and secure movement of funds, including multi-rail transaction processing, multi-entity settlements, ledger reconciliation, exception resolution, unclaimed property and escheatment administration and associated operational controls.
This is a key, high-visibility leadership role responsible for the day-to-day claims payment function, as well as instrumental in designing and establishing modern claims payment systems and processes, across the enterprise.
Team Scope
6 direct reports / ~35 total FTE’s
Position Responsibilities
Other duties performed but not limited to:
- Lead end-to-end claims payment function, ensuring funds move accurately, securely, and on time.
- Design and build modern systems, controls, and operating models.
- Responsible for multiple payment rails, with a strong understanding of bank and non-bank payment networks, settlement processes, operating requirements, and associated risks and controls.
- Partner closely with technology and business teams to deploy automation and artificial intelligence tools that streamline workflows, scale team capacity, optimize operations, and improve strategic decision-making.
- Lead a geographically dispersed team and establish operational metrics, service levels, and management routines that ensure timely and accurate payment processing across internal systems, ledgers, banking partners, and third-party fintech providers.
- Anticipate payment and operational risks, design preventive and detective controls, maintain continuous compliance monitoring, and serve as the primary payment operations liaison to internal and external auditors.
- Represent claims payment operations in executive forums and build effective partnerships with internal stakeholders, banking institutions, and external payment providers.
- Lead organizational change, mentor and develop staff, establish quality and productivity standards, and create advancement opportunities that strengthen the payment operations talent pipeline.
Position Requirements
Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and a minimum of 15 years of leadership experience in programming environment; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background required.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences
- Hands-on experience across multiple payment rails
- Strong understanding of bank and non-bank payment networks, settlement processes, operating requirements, and associated risks and controls.
- Experience deploying automation and artificial intelligence tools
- Experience in healthcare, banking, financial services or other high-volume, regulated industries
Corporate Title: Staff VP Financial Operations
For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $186,720 to $336,096
Locations: New York; Virginia
In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.
The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, paid time off, stock, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of payments jobs.
- 7 or more years of experience in payments, fintech, or financial services
- Deep knowledge of card network rules, ACH, wire, and real-time payment rails
- Experience managing payment processor, PSP, or acquiring bank relationships
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead cross-functional payments teams
- Strong understanding of payments compliance, PCI DSS, and regulatory frameworks
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, computer science, or a related field
Tips for Your Head of Payments Job Search
Quantify payment volume you have owned
Hiring teams for head of payments roles want to see the scale you have managed. Replace vague claims with concrete figures: annual transaction volume, number of markets supported, or percentage reduction in failed payments you delivered through a specific initiative.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of payments openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to payment stack specifics
Payments hiring managers scan for the infrastructure you know: card network rules, ACH or wire rails, PSP integrations, or buy-now-pay-later partnerships. Name the actual systems and schemes you have worked with rather than listing generic fintech or banking experience.
Target companies at the right payments maturity stage
A series-B fintech building its first payment stack needs a different profile than a bank modernizing legacy rails. Read the job description for language like 'build from scratch' versus 'optimize' or 'scale' to match your experience to the company's actual stage.
Prepare a system-design answer for the interview
Most head of payments interviews include a scenario question: how would you architect a payment flow for a new market or product line? Walk through acquiring bank relationships, settlement timing, compliance checkpoints, and fallback routing to show strategic and technical command.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Head of payments offers vary widely in what the role controls: some own the full payments P&L, others manage one product line. Clarify budget authority, team size, and reporting structure before accepting so the role matches the seniority you are targeting.
Head of Payments Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of paymentss?
The companies hiring the most head of paymentss right now include JPMorganChase, FIRST INTERNATIONAL BANK & TRUST, and TikTok, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated at large fintech platforms, national banks, and high-volume e-commerce companies expanding their payment infrastructure.
How many head of payments jobs are remote?
About 75% of head of payments openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the digital nature of most payments infrastructure work. Strategy, vendor management, and product ownership sub-functions are most likely to offer remote flexibility, while roles tied to treasury operations or on-site compliance programs tend to require in-person presence.
How do you become a head of payments?
Start by building deep expertise in one part of the payments stack, such as card acquiring, ACH operations, or fraud and risk, then broaden into adjacent functions. Progress from individual contributor to managing a team, take on P&L or vendor contract ownership, and develop fluency in regulatory and compliance requirements. Most people reach this level after leading a significant payment product launch or infrastructure migration.
Can you get a head of payments job with limited experience?
Candidates with limited direct experience can break in by positioning adjacent work: treasury operations, payment operations analyst roles, risk and compliance in financial services, or technical product management for payment features. Building a portfolio of specific outcomes, such as a checkout conversion lift or a failed payment reduction project, helps close the gap more than credentials alone.
What does the head of payments interview process look like?
The interview process typically includes an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your payments background and leadership style, a case study or system design exercise around a payment architecture or vendor selection scenario, and final rounds with cross-functional stakeholders from finance, engineering, and legal. Some companies also include a presentation on how you would approach the role in the first ninety days.
Where can I find and apply to head of payments jobs?
You can find and apply to head of payments jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location preferences, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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