Payment SME

Role: Payment SME
Location: Edison, NJ and Charlotte, NC

JD

Strategic Leadership
Define and execute the technical roadmap aligned with the Payments Transformation pillars:
• Modernization of legacy platforms
• Real-time payments enablement
• ISO 20022 migration and interoperability
• Cloud-native architecture adoption
• Enhanced fraud prevention and risk controls
Solution Architecture
• Design and oversee implementation of API-driven, microservices-based payment platforms supporting global clearing and settlement.
• Champion emerging technologies such as AI/ML for fraud detection, predictive analytics, and tokenization to meet strategic objectives.
• Governance & Compliance
• Ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks (Fedwire, NACHA, PCI DSS) and internal risk policies.
• Stakeholder Management
• Collaborate with senior business leaders, product owners, and engineering teams to deliver transformation objectives.
Mentorship
Lead and mentor technical teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Required Qualifications
• 12+ years of experience in payments technology and operations.
• Proven leadership in large-scale payment transformation programs.
• Expertise in ISO 20022 migration, real-time payments, and global clearing/settlement systems.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, GCP) and API frameworks.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and risk management in financial services.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
Preferred Skills
• Prior experience in enterprise-level modernization programs.
• Experience with AI/ML applications in payments.
• Knowledge of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies.

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