Payments Transformation Manager

careers-bdobelgium; Zaventem; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture

Development

Impact

Growth

Network

Flexibility

Wellbeing

Proximity

Salary

Sustainability

Job summary

BDO is seeking a Payments Transformation Manager to guide financial institutions through digital transformation in the evolving payments landscape. You will leverage expertise in PSD2/PSD3 and open banking to develop strategies, conduct gap analyses, and lead change management initiatives that deliver measurable business impact.

You will drive innovative payments strategies, mentor junior consultants, and collaborate with clients to tackle complex regulatory and technological challenges.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in banking, consulting, or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of PSD2, PSD3, and open banking.
• Experience conducting gap analyses and preparing banks for regulatory compliance.
• Deep understanding of FIDA regulation and its impact on financial institutions.
• Experience with emerging payment trends and technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients and internal teams.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Native Dutch or French with very good proficiency in the other and fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct gap analysis and prepare financial institutions for PSD3 compliance.
• Provide expertise in open banking and regulatory frameworks like PSD2 and FIDA.
• Develop innovative strategies to transition financial institutions to a digital, cashless future.
• Stay ahead of trends in instant payments and emerging payment methods like EPI.
• Lead projects and change management activities to drive successful transformations.
• Mentor junior consultants and collaborate with clients to tackle complex challenges.

Skills

PSD2

PSD3

Open banking

Regulatory compliance

Gap analysis

Change management

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Dutch/French + English

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of payments in the digital age? Join BDO as a Payments Transformation Manager and lead innovative strategies to navigate the evolving landscape of open finance and digital payments. With expertise in PSD2, PSD3, and open banking, you'll drive impactful change and help financial institutions thrive in a cashless economy.

What will you be doing?

As a Payments Transformation Manager at BDO, you'll play a critical role in guiding financial institutions through the complexities of digital transformation. Leveraging your expertise in open banking and regulatory frameworks, you'll develop innovative strategies to prepare banks for the future of payments. From conducting gap analysis to leading change management activities, you'll drive tangible results and make a lasting impact in the industry.

• Conduct gap analysis and prepare financial institutions for PSD3 compliance.
• Provide expertise in open banking and regulatory frameworks like PSD2 and FIDA.
• Develop innovative strategies to transition financial institutions to a digital, cashless future.
• Stay ahead of trends in instant payments and emerging payment methods like EPI.
• Lead projects and change management activities to drive successful transformations.
• Mentor junior consultants and collaborate with clients to tackle complex challenges.

What do you bring to the table?

This role is perfect for you if you're a seasoned professional with a passion for payments innovation and a track record of success in banking or consulting. Bring your expertise in PSD2, PSD3, and open banking, along with strong analytical and communication skills, to drive meaningful change at BDO.

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in banking, consulting, or related industry.
• Strong knowledge and experience in PSD2, PSD3, and open banking.
• Experience conducting gap analysis and preparing banks for regulatory compliance.
• Deep understanding of FIDA regulation and its impact on financial institutions.
• Experience with emerging payment trends and technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients and internal teams.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Dutch or French as your native language and very good proficiency in the other and fluency in English.

What do we bring to the table?

According to our own colleagues, it’s got something to do with the great team spirit and atmosphere within our organisation and the focus on their wellbeing But hey, just take a look for yourself at what we got to offer

• Culture: you will join a team of experts who encourage respect, diversity and teamwork
• Development: you decide the direction of your career, and we support you where necessary.
• Impact: from day 1 you will be given responsibility, with support from your team.
• Growth: you get access to a whole range of training courses through our BDO Academy.
• Network: you can work on different projects and clients, across business practices.
• Flexibility: you choose where you work with flexible working hours.
• Wellbeing: your physical and mental health is important to us.
• Proximity: you work in an open culture, so feel free to speak to anyone, at any level.
• Salary: you receive a competitive salary package with interesting benefits.
• Sustainability: you work within a company with an integrated sustainability policy.