Senior Consultant / M-Consulting

Senior Consultant / M-Consulting Payments Experience

The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and experience in handling various payment rails, including Wire, Swift ACH, RTP, FedNow, and Zelle. This role requires a deep understanding of payment regulations, middle and back-office functions, fraud prevention, ISO standards (ISO20022), and payment modernization practices. The candidate will possess extensive experience in payment messaging, payment processing, validation, and reporting. This role requires a deep understanding of payment APIs and the ability to map messages effectively. Additionally, experience in mergers will be considered a valuable asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Payment Messaging: Thorough understanding of payment messaging with precision and ensure all communications are clear, accurate, and timely.
• Payment Processing: Understand end-to-end payment processing cycle, ensuring all transactions are executed efficiently and securely.
• Validation and Reporting: Conduct thorough validation of payment transactions and generate comprehensive reports to track payment activities.
• API Integration: Thorough understanding of payment APIs to streamline processes and enhance payment solutions. Ensure seamless integration and functionality.
• Message Mapping: Experience mapping messages accurately to facilitate smooth communication between different payment systems.
• Merger Experience: Leverage experience with mergers to contribute valuable insights and support seamless integrations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payment messaging, processing, validation, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of payment APIs and message mapping techniques.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions is a significant advantage.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with industry-standard payment platforms and protocols.
• Proficiency in using financial software and tools for payment processing and reporting.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards in the payment industry.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools.