Barclays - Director Payment Ops - Noida

Michael Page; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Director of Payment Operations based in Pune, India. This leadership role offers the opportunity to lead global corporate payments operations, ensuring compliance and execution while driving innovation and digital transformation.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in payments operations, expertise in managing large teams, and proven success in automation and AI adoption. This position offers an excellent salary package and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in payments operations, corporate banking, or transaction banking.
• Proven track record in managing large global teams and transformation programs.
• Strong expertise in payments systems including SWIFT, ACH, and RTGS.

Responsibilities

• Lead global corporate payments operations across multiple regions and products.
• Ensure timely and compliant execution of payment processes.
• Design and implement a scalable Target Operating Model.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Payments operations expertise

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks

Risk management

Automation and AI experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or similar advanced qualification

Tools

SWIFT

ACH

RTGS

Payment systems

Job description

• Opportunity to lead global payments transformation at scale
• Drive AI-led operational innovation in a high-impact leadership role.

About Our Client

The client is a leading global financial services organization with a strong presence in corporate and investment banking. It is known for its focus on digital transformation, robust risk management practices, and delivering innovative financial solutions to a diverse global client base.

Job Description

• Lead global corporate payments operations across multiple regions and products.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant execution of all payment processes.
• Design and implement a scalable global Target Operating Model (TOM).
• Drive automation, digitization, and AI adoption to improve efficiency and STP rates.
• Strengthen risk, control frameworks, and financial crime compliance mechanisms.
• Enhance client experience through faster turnaround and improved service quality.
• Act as escalation point for critical client issues and complex payment scenarios.
• Build and lead high-performing teams while driving continuous improvement and innovation.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Director Payment Operations should have:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Extensive experience (15+ years) in payments operations, corporate banking, or transaction banking.
• Proven leadership in managing large global teams and transformation programs.
• Strong expertise in payments systems such as SWIFT, ACH, RTGS, and cross-border transactions.
• Demonstrated experience in automation, AI/ML adoption, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Deep understanding of risk management, regulatory frameworks, and financial crime controls.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with exposure to senior executive leadership.
• Educational background: Bachelor's degree required; MBA or similar advanced qualification preferred.
• Certifications in payments, operations, or risk management are a plus.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary package
• Opportunities for career growth within a large organization.