Senior Manager - Payment Specialist (Consulting Delivery)

Network; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is searching for a Senior Manager - Payment Specialist to spearhead payment consulting projects. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to lead innovative payment strategies, optimize transaction processes, and ensure compliance while enhancing customer experiences. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in payment ecosystems, including fintech and banking, and demonstrate exceptional project management and stakeholder coordination skills. Join a forward-thinking team that values creativity and innovation in the rapidly evolving payment landscape, where your contributions will significantly impact client success and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in payment consulting or fintech.
• Strong knowledge of payment ecosystems and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead payment-related consulting projects and strategies.
• Implement modern payment solutions to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Project Management

Payment Processing

Stakeholder Coordination

Communication Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Client Leadership

Digital Payment Solutions

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Tools

Payment Gateways

AI and Blockchain Technologies

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Job Description

We are seeking a Payment Specialist (Consulting Delivery) to lead and manage payment-related consulting projects. This role involves overseeing payment strategy, implementation, and optimization for clients, ensuring efficient transaction processing, compliance, and enhanced customer experience. The ideal candidate has expertise in payment ecosystems, including issuers, acquirers, fintech, and merchants, and excels in project management, stakeholder coordination, and solution delivery.

Responsibilities

• Drive digital payment adoption by implementing modern payment solutions (contactless, QR, tokenization, embedded payments).
• Develop and execute digital payment transformation strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Analyze existing payment infrastructures to identify gaps and recommend frictionless digital payment experiences.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement new payment technologies (real-time payments, open banking, BNPL).
• Partner with banks, PSPs, and fintech providers to enhance digital payment acceptance and security.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Design customer-centric payment experiences that boost adoption and retention.
• Monitor payment trends and leverage AI, blockchain, and data analytics for smarter payment solutions.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications for successful execution.

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including sales, risk management, and technology.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to payment.
• Strong functional knowledge of Banking and payments i.e., Issuing business (Credit cards, Debit cards, Prepaid cards, wallets, Retail Banking, Corporate Banking), Acquiring Business (Acquirers, Merchants).
• High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong client leadership skills - can connect with clients and inspire their confidence and ongoing commitment.
• 5+ years in payment consulting, fintech, or banking.
• Strong knowledge of payment processing, gateways, fraud prevention, and settlements.
• Hands-on experience with mobile payments, open banking, and embedded finance.
• Proven ability to engage with issuers, acquirers, fintechs, and merchants.
• Exposure to AI, blockchain, and data-driven payment solutions.
• Project Management Experience is a must.