Velera · 12 hours ago
Industry Engagement Principal - Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$127K/yr - $165K/yr
10+ years expVelera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The Principal, Industry Engagement will serve as a champion for credit unions, managing relationships and representing Velera at industry events while delivering valuable information to clients and stakeholders.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Accurately and professionally represent Velera, its vision and mission in front of Industry executives, committees, conferences and credit unions
Develop strong relationships with key industry organizations (ACU, NCUF, Filene, AACUL, World Council of Credit Unions, etc.) and their leadership teams as appropriate to ensure Velera and its client credit unions’ thoughts and interests are properly represented
In conjunction with the Legal team, represent Velera’s interests on credit union state and federal advocacy committees and inititiaves, educate Velera leadership and staff and Velera credit unions, implementing grassroots action as necessary, in partnership with the Velera Communications team
Manage National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF) and all State Credit Union Foundation (SCUF) Network relationships, serving as escalation point of contact and providing thought leadership, including but not limited to donor-advised funds, financial wellness, development issues and disaster aid
Manage credit union system partner and all trade association relationships
Manage Velera’s sponsorship/philanthropic spend, including Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Junior Achievement, as well as all credit union requests, to maximize Velera brand enhancement and deliver return value to the company. Identify and lead opportunities that expand our network through establishing relationships to position Velera as engaged industry partner
Focus on maximizing Velera’s exposure and access to key organizations across the industry
Participate at various industry conferences for networking amongst industry peers, while working collaboratively with Velera Growth, Marketing/Communications and Operational team members
Serve on industry boards, advisory boards and committees, as necessary and appropriate
Identify and secure advisory board/committee seats for other Velera leaders to maintain Velera representation with key industry groups
Identify strategic opportunities for Velera within the credit union industry, participating in strategic planning and taking a broad perspective to deliver relevant payments and ecommerce industry expertise
Maintain current knowledge of payment industry, contact center and fraud trends, innovation, competition, and Velera products and solutions; maintain current knowledge of card, ecommerce, payments and credit union industry related to Visa, Mastercard, Fiserv, FIS, Velera and competitors
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years related industry experience, with focus on relationship development required
Minimum 7 years required in a senior role
Ability to build and maintain relationships with senior level executives within the industry
Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats and give presentations utilizing various audiovisual support aids
Ability to manage multiple projects, work in fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when making decisions that have a monetary impact on Velera
Must interact positively and professionally at all levels of management and staff within Velera, its clients and the industry
Proficiency in word processing, presentation and spreadsheet computer software applications
Ability to travel as needed
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Preferred
Knowledge of payments, ecommerce, credit and debit card industry preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Competitive wages
Medical with telemedicine
Dental and Vision
Basic and Optional Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Maternity, Parental, Family Care
Community Volunteer Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Company Paid Disability Insurance
401k (with employer match)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Supplemental Insurance
Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness program
Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions
Company
Velera
Velera provides financial technology and processing solutions for credit unions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chuck Fagan
President and CEO
Recent News
2026-02-03
2026-01-20
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