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Solution Architect; business analysis expertise

Job in Chester, Cheshire, CH1, England, UK
Listing for: Ascendion
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    FinTech, Banking & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 120000 GBP Yearly GBP 90000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • We are seeking a Payments Architect with strong expertise in payment system architecture, clearing mechanisms, and business analysis.
  • The ideal candidate should have experience in SEPA (SCT & Instant), CHAPS, BACS, FPS, TARGET2 &
    ISO 20022 migration
    , SWIFT messaging (MT/MX), and cross-border payments.
  • This role requires both technical leadership and business analysis proficiency
    , ensuring seamless design and implementation of payment solutions while engaging with regulators, payment schemes, and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Architect and design payment solutions aligned with global standards, including SEPA SCT/Instant & cross-border payments.
  • Lead ISO 20022 migration projects, ensuring alignment with SWIFT MX and GPI standards.
  • Collaborate with regulators and payment schemes to facilitate direct or indirect participation in payment networks.
  • Conduct gap analysis and requirement validation to ensure completeness and accuracy in payment system implementations.
  • Drive payment system modernization initiatives, including real-time payment processing, accelerated settlements, and API-based payment integrations.
  • Lead business analysis activities, including functional requirement gathering, solution documentation, and process reengineering.
Experience in Corporate Banking with the following products would be ideal:
  • Experience in Payment Architecture, Solution Design, and Business Analysis within the banking or fintech sector.
  • Expertise in SEPA SCT & Instant, SWIFT (MT/MX), ISO 20022, and real-time payments.
  • Strong knowledge of payment settlement mechanisms and FX integration.
  • Experience working with payment system regulators and payment scheme participation (direct/indirect).
  • Proficiency in requirement gathering, process mapping, and gap analysis to identify and mitigate missed requirements.
  • Hands-on experience with payment orchestration, billing integration, and high-value/low-value payment processing.
  • Experience in Agile methodologies, working with cross-functional teams in a financial institution or fintech environment.
  • Ability to engage with stakeholders across business, operations, IT, and regulatory bodies to ensure smooth implementation of payment solutions.
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