• Manage a portfolio of strategic core banking, card, and regulatory partnerships critical to Mercury’s banking infrastructure • Be the driving force behind building and maintaining Mercury’s core banking partner ecosystem in support of our charter ambitions • Serve as the internal expert on core banking systems, regulated financial institutions, and the broader banking infrastructure ecosystem • Work closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Product, Engineering, and Finance to negotiate contracts, manage partner performance, and support regulatory readiness • Lead new partner selection, due diligence, and onboarding for core banking and regulatory partnerships • Translate partner requirements, constraints, and regulatory considerations into actionable internal plans and timelines • Unblock internal teams wherever possible and advocate for Mercury’s roadmap while balancing regulatory and partner expectations • Clearly communicate Mercury’s compliance posture, regulatory obligations, and technical architecture to external partners.