Senior Manager Banking & Payments Transformation

Senior Manager Banking &PaymentsTransformation

Location:London

Service Line:Consulting

Sub-Service Line:Business Consulting

Grade:Senior Manager

Drawing on reputation for providing deep industry experience and leading consulting services to thepaymentsindustry EY is further expanding itsBanking&PaymentsTransformationteam. Ourobjectiveis simple; we look to provide long-term value to our clients by simplifying their business models and improving their processes while focusing on their customer needs.

At EYyou willhave the chance to build a career as unique as you are with the global scale support inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. Andwe arecounting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself and a better working world for all.

We arelooking for high calibre Senior Managers with exceptional leadership skills and proventrack recordof delivering tangible resultsoncomplexpaymentstransformation initiatives attoptierglobalbanking institutionspayment service providers and schemesleveragingmodern technologies and through partnerships within you have relevant experience in advisory roles a passion for enacting change in thepaymentsindustry combined with the drive to help businesses achieve their potential this role is for you.

Theopportunity:

TheBanking &PaymentsTransformation team brings together a deep knowledge ofbanking andpaymentsindustry trends and strong execution experience to help our clients develop and execute their transformation agendas and deliver on strategic businessobjectives.

Our clients are facing increasing pressure from regulators to improve customer outcomes and reduce systemic risk; from shareholders to improve returns through improved efficiency and reduce cost; and from customers to deliver seamlessdigitaland customer-friendly services which match those being offered by traditional and new oftenfully digitalcompetitors.

As a Senior Managerwithin our Banking & Payments Transformation teamyouwill primarilyfocusonleadinghigh-impact complexpaymenttransformation engagementswhich areat the forefront of the evolving payments landscape. Yourexpertisewill guidetop-tier banks fintechs and financial servicesfirmsthrough strategic operating model redesigns regulatory shifts and technological disruption. This role demands deep payments domain knowledge strong consulting acumen and a proventrack recordof delivering measurable business outcomes.

Your keyresponsibilities:

We are looking for people who canoriginate and grow client relationshipsshape and designpractical and innovative solutions to address our clients challengesas well asleadhigh performingclient delivery key responsibilitieswouldinclude:

• Leverage your clientrelationshipscontactsand networks todevelopour business andleadgo-to-market initiatives thatenhancethe firms market presence.
• Lead end-to-end transformation programs addressing consumer corporate&card payments driving innovation in product operations technology and governance.
• Build andmaintainstrong cross-functional relationships within EY and with external partners tofacilitateseamless collaboration and deliver integrated payments transformation solutions.
• Drive operational and financial performanceon client engagementsby managing profitabilityrisksgovernance and quality standards ensuring compliance with EY policies professional standards and client expectations.
• Champion continuous improvement byidentifyingand implementing innovative methodologies tools and best practices to enhance team effectiveness and client outcomes.
• Develop&articulate thought leadership on payments innovation regulatory trendsandfuture market dynamics including digital currencies&embedded commerce.
• Mentoranddevelop high-performing teams fostering an inclusive culturethat supports professional growth collaboration and achievement of strategicobjectives.

To qualify for the role you must have some orallthe following:

• Extensive payments industry orBig-4 / specialistconsulting experience with deepexpertisein payments products and services (e.g. retail corporate cards) and product management across the payments lifecycle.
• Experience in real-time payments open banking cross-border payments and payments risk/fraud transformation.
• In-depth understanding of the payment ecosystem including regulatory frameworks (e.g. PSD3theNationalPaymentVisionand itsobjectiveson fraud prevention consumer protection and resilienceAPP liability etc.) market structure and emerging trends.
• Demonstratedtrack recordofdeliveryleadershipontransformation programs encompassing operating model redesign regulatory compliance and technology modernisation.
• Strong commercial acumen with a history of originating business and managing complex client engagements at the executive level.
• Exceptional communication skills capable of bridging strategy and execution while influencing diverse stakeholder groups.
• Thought leadership credentials and a forward-looking perspective on payments innovation and the future of money including:
• Account-to-accountpayments
• Digital currencies and tokenised money
• Agentic payments and embedded commerce
• Cross-border payments&the drive for speedtransparencyand interoperability
• Modernisation of payment architecture and operating models
• Fraud resilience financial crime&risk considerations in next-generation payment models

Successinthis role wouldbemeasured byyour ability to:

• Build trusted relationships with senior payments and transformation leaders
• Originateand convert new client opportunities.
• Lead high-quality delivery across complex payments transformationprojects.
• Strengthen the firms market profile in UK payments.
• Help shape a distinctive and scalable Payments Transformation proposition.
• Coach and develop the next generation of payments consultants within the team.

What we offer:

• We offer a competitiveremunerationpackage whereyou willbe rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development and withMyRewardyou can select benefits that suit your needs covering holidays health and well-being insurance savings and a wide range of discountsoffersand promotions. Plus we offer:
• Continuous learning:You willdevelop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you:We willprovide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
• Transformative leadership:We willgive you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture:You willbe embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you candemonstratethat you meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.

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Required Experience:

Senior Manager

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1