Cards & Payments - Sr. Consultant

Key Responsibilities:

Exp range - 6 to 8 years 

1. ISO 20022 Implementation:

   - Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of ISO 20022-compliant payment solutions.

   - Ensure seamless integration of ISO 20022 messaging standards with existing payment systems, core banking platforms, and third-party networks.

   - Translate business requirements into technical specifications for ISO 20022 implementation.

2. Payment System Integration:

   - Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to integrate ISO 20022 messaging into payment gateways, switches, and clearing systems.

   - Work with real-time payment systems, cross-border payment platforms, and instant payment schemes (e.g., SEPA, SWIFT, FedNow, UPI).

   - Configure and customize middleware and APIs to support ISO 20022 messaging.

3. Technical Expertise:

   - Provide technical guidance on ISO 20022 message formats, including pain.001, pain.002, pacs.008, and camt.053.

   - Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to ISO 20022 message parsing, validation, and transformation.

   - Conduct performance tuning and optimization of payment systems to handle ISO 20022 messaging.

4. Project Management:

   - Manage end-to-end ISO 20022 implementation projects, including requirements gathering, planning, execution, and post-implementation support.

   - Coordinate with cross-functional teams (IT, operations, compliance, and business units) to ensure successful delivery of ISO 20022 solutions.

   - Develop and maintain project documentation, including technical specifications, test plans, and user manuals.

5. Compliance and Standards:

   - Ensure compliance with ISO 20022 standards and regulatory requirements.

   - Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies related to ISO 20022 and payment systems.

   - Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to ensure adherence to messaging standards.

6. Stakeholder Collaboration:

   - Work closely with internal stakeholders (product managers, compliance officers, and business analysts) to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.

   - Liaise with external vendors, partners, and payment networks (e.g., SWIFT, SEPA, Fedwire) to ensure smooth implementation and operation of ISO 20022-compliant systems.

7. Business Development- Contribute to creating business and client proposals on Payments and cards consulting/implementation. Also contribute to thought leadership by creating TL content on Payments and banking innovation.