Head of Merchant Private Capital

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions, enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed in the right ways, all more confidently and more often—that’s what we call the courage to thrive.   We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. 

As a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank, Elavon is committed to building the platforms and ecosystems that help over 1.5 million customers around the world to achieve their financial goals—no matter what they need. From transaction processing to customer service, to driving innovation and launching new products, we’re building a range of tailored payment solutions powered by the latest technology. As part of our team, you can explore what motivates and energizes your career goals: partnering with our customers, our communities, and each other. 

Job Description

The Head of Merchant Private Capital will lead the private equity investment strategy for the Merchant Payment Services in collaboration with U.S. Bank’s Institutional Client Group (“ICG”).   This executive will be responsible for driving penetration and adoption of merchant services solutions within investment opportunities and portfolio companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Merchant Payment Services ICG private capital strategy
• Work with ICG bank partners to optimize their existing portfolio, providing oversight and support to portfolio companies to drive value creation and growth from merchant opportunities
• Build consultative relationships with limited partners, private capital investors, and co-investors.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and market dynamics impacting the payments and fintech sectors.
• Collaborate with internal teams across finance, legal, product and operations to ensure seamless execution of transactions and integration with partners.
• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to enhance brand visibility and deal flow.

Required Skills

• Strong financial acumen

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Deep understanding of private capital companies, the payments industry, fintech ecosystem, and emerging trends.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with private capital investors, stakeholders, and portfolio company management teams.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and strategic thinking.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in private capital, investment banking, venture capital, or corporate development, with a strong track record of successful deal execution.
• Extensive experience in the payments sector across multiple verticals, financial services, or FinTechs.
• Demonstrated success within private capital investment teams and managing complex transactions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Merchant experience across multiple industries such as Telecom, Technology, Insurance, Manufacturing and Consumer Retail.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits: 

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

• Adoption assistance

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

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