Central 1 cooperatively empowers credit unions and other financial institutions to deliver banking choice to Canadians. Central 1 provides critical services at scale to enable a thriving credit union system. We do this by collaborating with our clients, developing strategies, products and services to support the financial well-being of their more than 5 million diverse customers in communities across Canada. For more information, visit What we offer:Work-life flexibilityHybrid workenvironmentVariable annual incentive planGenerous annual vacation allotmentTop-notch flexible benefits planincluding family building and gender affirmationRetirement Plan, matched contributions at 6%Access toa learning platform and educational assistancesupportAccess to a virtual wellness platformCareer development opportunitiesWellness Flex Fund to support personal interest and activitiesDay off to volunteer in your community andother paid time off optionsCorporate discounts*subject to employment agreementJob Summary:The Director, Payments is a strategic leadership role within the Payments Product team, focused on shaping the future of payments across the Canadian credit union ecosystem. In this 3-month contract chance, you will lead high-profile modernization initiatives, influence industry-wide change,



and help drive the evolution of Central 1’s payments strategy and roadmap.This role is responsible for advancing key payments transformation programs, including Real-Time Rail (RTR), while partnering with senior leaders, clients, and industry stakeholders to navigate emerging opportunities, regulatory changes, and market trends. You will play a critical role in prioritizing strategic initiatives, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring credit unions are prepared for industry mandates such as RTR and FSRB.Working across Product, Client Engagement, Marketing & Communications, Technology & Operations, Delivery, Fraud, and Compliance, you will bring teams together to drive alignment, support change readiness, and deliver meaningful outcomes for clients and the broader payments ecosystem. Reporting to the Acting Head of Payments, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact during a pivotal period of industry transformation.What you’ll be doing:Leadcritical workstreams to support delivery ofmulti-yearregulatory andindustry mandatedprogramsincluding Real Time Rails and Future State of Retail Batchensuring alignment acrossexternaland internal stakeholder change management,industry communicationsin partnership with Mar Comm,

📌 Director, Product-3 Month Term-(Hybrid) (Vancouver)
🏢 Central 1
📍 Vancouver