Senior Payments Consultant & Transformation Lead

FIS Global Solutions Philippines, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FIS is seeking a Consultant Lead to serve as a seasoned SME on debit and payment processing initiatives. You will drive strategy, execution, risk management, and transformational programs across cross-functional teams to address client challenges and business objectives.

You will mentor colleagues, influence decisions, and deliver innovative payment solutions that improve performance, scalability, and customer experience in a dynamic fintech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in debit card processing, payment processing, or payments technology within the fintech industry.
• Deep knowledge of payment transaction lifecycles, including authorization, clearing, settlement, chargebacks, network operations, and payment processing platforms.
• Proven experience serving as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on complex payments initiatives, platform modernization efforts, or business transformation programs.
• Strong consulting, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently and drive results with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary SME for debit and payment processing initiatives, providing consultative guidance on transaction processing, payment operations, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to complex client engagements and transformation programs, driving strategy, execution, risk management, and successful business outcomes.
• Implement innovative payment solutions that enhance performance, scalability, operational efficiency, and customer experience.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, product, technology, and business teams to influence decisions and deliver strategic results.
• Mentor team members and promote consulting excellence through coaching, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Consulting

Stakeholder management

Analytical

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

FIS is seeking a Consultant Lead to serve as a seasoned SME on debit and payment processing initiatives. You will drive strategy, execution, risk management, and transformational programs across cross-functional teams to address client challenges and business objectives.

You will mentor colleagues, influence decisions, and deliver innovative payment solutions that improve performance, scalability, and customer experience in a dynamic fintech environment.