[Hiring] FinTech Implementation Senior Director @MVB Bank

Role Description

The Fintech Implementation Senior Director is a senior contributor within MVB's Enterprise Enablement department, serving in a player-coach capacity to lead both the execution of fintech partner implementations and the team members who deliver them. This role is accountable for end-to-end implementation of MVB's fintech partners, orchestrating cross-functional teams to deliver programs on scope, on schedule, and in full compliance with MVB's operational and regulatory standards.

• Intake completed Product Specification Documents (PSDs) and develop detailed implementation plans in coordination with all key functional areas.
• Define project milestones, timelines, and resource requirements for each fintech implementation.
• Manage partner activities to maintain scope alignment, and proactively identify scope changes that may impact the broader program.
• Identify, track, and manage dependencies with core bank functions throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Apply structured project management discipline across all fintech implementations.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, risk logs, and status reporting in alignment with PMO standards.
• Drive accountability across cross-functional workstreams by establishing clear owners, milestones, and escalation paths for each implementation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for external fintech partners throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Orchestrate partner account setup across relevant operational teams.
• Coordinate and execute integration testing with third parties.
• Deliver clear, consistent implementation status reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Apply MVB's operational risk standards throughout all implementation activities.
• Manage, mentor, and develop 1–2 direct reports who perform implementation work.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Fintech Implementation function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
• 10+ years of project management or implementation experience, with meaningful exposure to financial services, fintech, or banking operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent, complex projects with cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed organization.
• Strong client-facing experience working directly with business clients in a fintech, BaaS, or bank-fintech partnership context.
• Deep understanding of banking operations, including payments, settlement, reconciliation, and account setup processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools, methodologies, and structured delivery frameworks.

Requirements

• Experience working at or with fintech companies, bank-fintech partnerships, or BaaS environments.
• Familiarity with core banking platforms and integration testing processes.
• PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification.
• Understanding of first-line operational risk principles and banking compliance requirements.
• Experience with payments testing, data testing, or end-customer account onboarding.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plan.
• Group Life Insurance.
• 401K Salary Deferral Plan.
• Wellness Program.
• Education & Tuition Expense Reimbursement.
• PTO and Unique Vacation Purchase Program.
• Nationwide Pet Insurance Coverage.