Senior Payments Strategy & Transformation Consultant

Job Description:Prioritize candidates with a strong background in developing and operationalizing multi?year strategies for complex organizations, ideally with domain experience in payments or financial services. Profiles should demonstrate proven strength in crafting strategic frameworks, executive?ready narratives, and presentation materials. The role requires the ability to interface directly with senior domain leaders, synthesize disparate inputs into coherent strategy, and translate ambiguity into structured outcomes. Experience supporting integration planning and managing execution through governance, roadmaps, and performance tracking is strongly desired.Strategy and Strategic PlanningProven experience developing multi?year strategies for large, complex organizationsAbility to design and articulate strategy frameworks (vision, North Star, themes, roadmaps, value levers)Strong capability to translate ambiguity into structured, fact?based strategic narrativesPayments and Financial Services DomainPayments domain experience strongly preferred (e.g., ACH, wires, instant payments, investigations, servicing, controls)Understanding of operational, regulatory, and risk considerations in financial services environmentsExecutive Communication and StorytellingExceptional skill in creating executive?ready decks, narratives, and decision materialsAbility to synthesize inputs from multiple stakeholders into clear, concise leadership messagingComfort interfacing directly with senior leaders and domain expertsSynthesis and Problem SolvingAbility to piece together disparate context, data, and viewpoints into a coherent strategy or recommendationStrong analytical and critical?thinking skills to assess options, trade?offs, and impactsExecution and Integration (Desired)Experience supporting integration planning, roadmap development, and sequencing of initiativesFamiliarity with execution governance, dependency management, and progress trackingAbility to bridge strategy and delivery to ensure intent is preserved through executionWays of WorkingStrong collaboration skills across business, technology, risk, and operationsHigh comfort operating in complex, evolving environments with limited directionDemonstrated ability to work independently while driving outcomesIn this assignment, candidates will:This assignment is specific to contingent resourcesConsult as an expert to develop or influence initiatives and resources for highly complex business and technical needs across Business ExecutionConsult on the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas, delivering solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require vision, creativity, innovation, and advanced analytical and inductive thinkingProvide expertise to Client senior leadership on innovative Business Execution business solutionsStrategically engage with Client personnelRequired Qualifications:7 plus years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, educationMake decisions in highly complex and multifaceted situations requiring solid understanding of business group's functional area or products, facilitate decision making and issue resolution, and support implementation of developed solutions and plansCollaborate and consult with members of the Business Execution team and team leaders to drive strategic initiativesInfluence, guide and lead less experienced Strategy and Execution staff within the groupPay Range: $XXX - $XXX The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work. #LI-AT5Type: ContractCategory: IT | Business AnalystDate Posted: 2026-10-22