Director, Payments Operations

About SRS Acquiom SRS Acquiom delivers the smartest way to run a deal through a platform and services designed to help deal parties manage complex M&A and loan agency transactions more efficiently. Based in Denver, Colorado, with offices across the United States and in London and Amsterdam, SRS Acquiom supports transactions across North America and Europe. Our M&A services include professional shareholder representation, paying and escrow agent services, and online document solicitation and reporting. For loan and credit transactions, we provide independent Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent, Sub-Agent, and Successor Agent services. Since 2007, SRS Acquiom has supported more than 11,500 transactions globally. By bringing efficiency, expertise, and purpose-built technology to complex financial transactions, we help sophisticated deal parties focus on building great businesses and maximizing value. We re equally committed to building careers as we are to building solutions.If you re looking for a company with entrepreneurial energy, a proven record of growth and innovation, and a culture that supports your next career move, we d love to talk. A few benefits our employees enjoy • Day one coverage: medical, dental, and vision plans so you re protected from the start • A 401(k) with a 4% company match to keep your future on track • Discretionary time off - take the time you need, when you need it • Employer paid life insurance, with the option to add extra coverage for peace of mind • Employee Assistance Programs for confidential support when life gets complicated • Discounted pet insurance (because furry family members count, too) • A fitness credit to back your health and wellness goals • Pre tax plans for dependent care, transportation, and flexible spending About SRS Acquiom SRS Acquiom has built its reputation on shaking up the financial services technology world by redefining how complex M&A and loan agency transactions get done. Since 2007, we ve been the partner dealmakers rely on for speed, precision, and less friction -supporting over 10,000 deals worth more than $1.7 trillion along the way. Our solutions start with human expertise and are powered by technology: virtual data rooms, document solicitation, escrow and payment administration, shareholder representation, and independent loan agency services like administrative and collateral agent support. Each service works seamlessly on its own, but when brought together by our expert team, they form an end to end system that helps even the most complex deals cross the finish line. We re equally committed to building careers as we are to building solutions. At SRS Acquiom, internal mobility isn t just a buzzword, it s part of how we grow. We invest in our people, creating opportunities to learn, stretch, and step into new roles as the business evolves. If you re looking for a company with entrepreneurial energy, a proven record of growth and innovation, and a culture that supports your next career move, we d love to talk. A few benefits our employees enjoy • Day one coverage: medical, dental, and vision plans so you re protected from the start • A 401(k) with a 4% company match to keep your future on track Discretionary time off - take the time you need, when you need it • Employer paid life insurance, with the option to add extra coverage for peace of mind • Employee Assistance Programs for confidential support when life gets complicated • Discounted pet insurance (because furry family members count, too) • A fitness credit to back your health and wellness goals • Pre tax plans for dependent care, transportation, and flexible spending Position Summary The Director of Payments Operations leads the end-to-end Payments function, with direct oversight of the Payments Managers and the Manager of Payments Compliance. This role is accountable for ensuring shareholder and closing-day payments are executed accurately, on time, and in accordance with deal requirements, internal controls, bank cutoffs, and regulatory/compliance standards. The Director partners closely with Reconciliation, Client Service, Relationship Management, Business Analysts, Product Managers and bank partners to drive operational excellence, reduce payment exceptions and failures, and continuously improve scalability and customer experience. The successful candidate demonstrates a hands-on, self-motivated approach to leadership, brings strong operational judgment, and communicates effectively across internal and external stakeholders. They are highly organized in a fast-paced environment, able to manage competing priorities, and experienced in building and developing high-performing teams through hiring, coaching, and performance management. A Series 99 FINRA license is required for this position. This position can be hybrid based in Denver, CO or can be fully remote; however, if the candidate is located in the Denver area, there will be a requirement to come ...