Financial Services Payments Consulting Technical Lead

Req ID: 358343 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Financial Services Payments Consulting Technical Lead to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia (US-GA), United States (US).

Who we are: 

NTT DATA America strives to hire exceptional, innovative, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. NTT DATA’s Card and Payments expertise helps our clients define and implement core capabilities required to adapt to today’s rapidly evolving payments ecosystem. We leverage the deep and collective experience that our consultants have gained from working with the largest global Card and Payments organizations to support our clients move forward with key business initiatives while getting the most out of existing products and services.  Learn more about how we partner with our Banking & Financial Services clients: https://us.nttdata.com/en/services/consulting-services/banking-and-financial-services-consulting 

How You’ll Help Us: 

As a Payments Technical Lead, your role is pivotal in advancing our firm's capabilities and achieving our strategic objectives. By leveraging your skills, leadership capabilities, and industry knowledge, you will play a crucial role in driving our firm’s growth, delivering superior client value, and shaping the future of payments and the payments experience. Together, we will innovate, achieve excellence, and create lasting impact in the financial services industry.  

Here’s how your expertise and leadership will contribute to our success: 

1) Digital Payment and Customer Experience Expertise: Bring deep payments expertise including experience with Payment APIs, payment platforms, and industry leading customer experience in payments. Your proficiency will drive the design and implementation of robust, scalable payment solutions that enhance our service offerings and meet client needs effectively. 

2) Innovation and Thought Leadership: Contribute to our firm’s thought leadership by introducing innovative ideas, best practices, and emerging technologies. Your insights into market trends and technological advancements will position us as a leader in the financial services consulting industry. 

3) Problem Solving and Solution Design: Provide strategic guidance and support through all project phases—from ideation and design to testing and implementation. Your analytical rigor and problem-solving skills will drive operational efficiencies, mitigate risks, and ensure successful project outcomes. 

4) Client Satisfaction and Loyalty: Uphold our commitment to exceptional client service and satisfaction. Your dedication to delivering high-quality solutions and exceeding client expectations will strengthen our reputation and position us as a preferred partner in payments consulting. 

How We Will Help You: 

Joining NTT DATA is not only a job, but a chance to grow your career. We are committed to supporting your professional growth, development, and overall success. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to leverage your technical skills, leadership capabilities, and industry knowledge to drive innovation, deliver exceptional value to clients, and shape the future of payments architecture. Together, we will innovate, achieve excellence, and create lasting impact in the financial services industry.  

Why the Role Is Important:  

The role of the Payments Technical Lead is critical in driving our growth by helping our clients with payments innovation, compliance and security, operational improvement, business growth, technological transformation, improving customer experience, and enhancing client relationships. By spearheading digital payment initiatives and delivering tailored solutions, you’ll contribute to organizational success, client satisfaction, and industry leadership in the dynamic and rapidly evolving payments landscape. 

This is a hybrid role, once you are here, you will:  

• Lead and support credentialling conversations with prospective clients
• Support business development activities by contributing to client proposals 
• Engage with financial institutions and merchants to understand their payments requirements, identifying opportunities for modernization and improvement 
• Lead project teams to deliver payments modernization projects, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery of high-quality results 
• Design and develop payments architecture solutions that meet clients’ business needs, leveraging industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, project management, and technical teams to ensure seamless project execution 
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, provide expert guidance and thought leadership on payments industry trends and best practices 
• Stay current with industry developments, regulations, and emerging technologies, applying this knowledge to inform solution design and delivery 
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture designs, solution proposals, and project plans 
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior team members, supporting their growth and development 
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives by sharing your expertise through publications, presentations, and participation in industry conferences 
• Drive revenue generation through your technical expertise and ability to identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities 

Required Skills:  

• In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices, including PCI-DSS, EMV, ISO8583, and ISO 20022 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders 
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think strategically and creatively 
• Experience with business and technology for payments rails such as ACH, Wire, Card, RTP, or FedNow, etc. 
• Experience with legacy and emerging payment areas of focus (including Real Time Payments, Mobile Wallets, Payment Hubs, ISO 20022 Standards, and Open Banking, etc.) 

Basic Requirements:  

• 8+ years of experience in payments architecture, with a focus on modernization and digital transformation 
• 8+ years of technical experience in payments systems, including card networks, payment schemes, and/or payment processing technologies 
• 5+ years of experience leading project teams and delivering payments modernization projects 
• Travel requirements: 20%+, depending on client needs and project requirements 

Preferred Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field 
• Experience with cloud-based payments platforms, APIs, and microservices architecture 

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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