Role Overview

We are looking for a dynamic Solutions professional with robust experience in Card Issing and Cross-Border Payment ecosystems to drive the global expansion of RuPay International. This role will focus on deploying end-to-end issuing and acceptance stacks in international markets. The ideal candidate will own the end-to-end solutioning, design, and execution lifecycle, working closely with global partners, issuers, processors, and internal teams to deliver scalable payment solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Solutioning &
- Partner Engagement
- Lead early-stage discussions with internal stakeholders and international partners (Central banks, processors, networks) to understand requirements.
- Drive solution design workshops for RuPay International issuing stack deployments in foreign markets.
- Own client interactions for card issuing and acceptance use cases.
- End-to-End Solution Ownership
- Define solution architecture, scope, timelines, and delivery plans for international deployments.
- Ensure seamless integration across issuer processors, schemes, APIs, and settlement systems.
- Cross-Border Payments Expertise
- Analyze and design payment flows involving: o Card issuing (authorization, clearing, settlement)

o FX conversion and multi-currency handling o Cross-border settlement cycles and reconciliation

- Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (India + destination market).

4.

Technical Solution

Design

- Translate business requirements into detailed solution designs and API-based architectures.
- Design integrations with issuers, acquirers, payment processors,



switches, and global networks.
- Provide clear articulation of technical workflows to non-technical stakeholders.

5.

Program

Execution &

- Coordination
- Work cross-functionally with product, technology, operations, risk, and compliance teams.
- Manage dependencies, risks, and ensure timely go-live in international markets.
- Track and monitor implementation metrics: o Transaction success rates o SLAs and uptime o Settlement & reconciliation accuracy
- Growth &
- Expansion
- Identify and enable new outbound corridors and international markets for RuPay acceptance and issuing.
- Collaborate with business development and fintech partnership teams to onboard global partners.
- Support market entry strategies and localization of payment solutions.
- Documentation &
- Testing
- Create comprehensive: o Solution documents o Process flows o API specifications o Integration playbooks
- Develop test cases, test conditions, and test strategy documents for deployments.
- Ensure end-to-end UAT readiness and certification for partner integrations.

Skills &

- Qualifications

Experience

- 7-10 years of experience in BFSI/Payment’s domain, with strong exposure to:



o Card issuing ecosystem (mandatory)

o Payment networks, processors, and PSPs

- Hands-on experience in international payment deployments or scheme integrations preferred.

Domain Expertise

- Deep understanding of: o Card issuing lifecycle (authorization, clearing, settlement)

o Cross-border payment flows and FX mechanics o India outbound payment ecosystem (iUPI, RuPay, remittances)

- Working knowledge of: o iUPI, NEFT, RTGS, SWIFT, ISO 8583/ISO 20022

o Reconciliation and settlement systems

Technical &

- Solutioning Skills
- Strong experience in: o API-based integrations and payment switch connectivity o System analysis and payment flow design
- Ability to deep dive into technical integrations and translate into business-ready solutions.

Program &

- Stakeholder Management
- Proven ability to manage: o Cross-functional teams o Multiple external partners (banks, fintechs, processors)
- Strong problem-solving and structured solutioning mindset.

Soft Skills

- Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills
- Ability to simplify complex payment architectures for diverse stakeholders
- Strong ownership and execution focus

Tools &

- Documentation
- Proficiency in: o PowerPoint (solution presentations)

o Excel (tracking, analysis)

o Documentation tools (BRD, FRD, API specs)

Good to Have

- Experience with RuPay / National payment scheme deployments
- Exposure to international card scheme rollouts
- Familiarity with AI-driven solutioning or analytics in payments

📌 Lead Solutions (Mumbai)
🏢 NPCI
📍 Mumbai