Job Responsibility:

We are looking for a senior techno-functional leader in Payments who can operate as a hybrid Business Analyst and Program Manager, working closely with business heads, product leads, and technology teams to drive global payments transformation and modernization initiatives.

This role requires deep payments domain expertise + program delivery leadership, with the ability to operate across multiple regions (US, EMEA, APAC) and manage complex, multi-stream initiatives.
Program Delivery & Governance
Lead end-to-end delivery of payments transformation programs (ISO20022, RTP, cross-border, platform modernization)
Manage program governance (RAID, milestones, financial tracking, reporting)
Drive execution across multiple workstreams (business, tech, ops, vendors)
Business Analysis & Solution Design
Own requirements strategy and ensure linkage to business outcomes
Drive AS-IS / TO-BE design, operating model changes, and process optimization
Oversee creation of BRDs, FRDs, user stories, and solution blueprints
Stakeholder Management
Act as primary interface with senior stakeholders (Business Heads, CIO org, Product leads)
Run workshops, steering committees, and governance forums
Provide strategic input on payment capabilities and roadmap




Payments Domain Leadership
Drive initiatives across:
Cross-border / SWIFT (MT MX, CBPR+)
ISO 20022 migration
Real-time payments (Faster Payments, RTP, FedNow, UPI)
Payments hubs / modernization
Ensure alignment with regulatory / control frameworks (AML, sanctions, PSD2, etc.)
Technology & Integration Oversight
Work closely with engineering teams on:
API integrations, message mapping (ISO/XML/JSON)
Vendor platforms (FIS, Finastra, VolPay, Temenos)
Provide functional oversight during build, SIT, UAT

Qualification
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Technology, Finance, or related disciplines.
Certifications such as CBAP, CCBA, or Agile BA preferred

Skills Required
12+ years experience in Payments / Transaction Banking
Proven track record as Program Manager / Lead BA in large transformation programs
Solid expertise in:
SWIFT, ISO 20022, SEPA, RTP, ACH, Wires
Payments lifecycle (initiation to reconciliation)
Experience managing global programs (US/EMEA/APAC)
Robust stakeholder management & executive communication
Familiarity with:
Agile / hybrid delivery
JIRA, Confluence, process tools

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