Banking Technology - Technology - Senior Manager

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At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. As a Senior Manager in our Banking Technology Consulting team
, you will lead the technology transformation of payments platforms for leading companies across the banking and non-banking sectors.

You will work closely with senior executives and technology leaders to define and implement modern payments strategies, architecture, and platform transformations
, supporting initiatives such as real-time payments, agentic AI in payments, digital wallets, and digital assets.

This role combines deep payments domain expertise, hands‑on program delivery experience, sales and strong technical knowledge of leading payments platforms.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

• Lead large‑scale, multi‑year payments transformation programs (e.g., real‑time payments, ISO
  20022 migration, payment hub modernization, agentic AI)
• Oversee end‑to‑end program delivery across strategy, design, build, test, and implementation, including data conversion and operational readiness
• Manage multiple concurrent engagements, ensuring quality delivery, governance, and risk management
• Define and implement delivery frameworks, program governance, and execution roadmaps

• Design and review payments architecture including payment hubs, orchestration layers, and integration with ancillary systems such as core banking systems, fraud platforms
• Lead the definition of target‑state architecture across channels, processing, clearing & settlement
• Advise on payments platforms and vendors (e.g., payment hubs, digital wallets, real‑time rails) reviews. Design and support client RFx, provide guidance on vendor fit and delivery risks.
• Oversee the design and delivery of cloud and API‑based payments architectures, including microservices and event‑driven design

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders (VP, Director, CIO+) on payments strategy and program transformations
• Support clients in building business cases, technology roadmaps, and target IT models
• Advise on industry changes impacting payments (e.g., real‑time rails, open banking, ISO standards)
• Expertly tap into the larger EY network to collaborate on delivery and advisory services for the client

• Identify and lead new business opportunities ( sell) in payments technology
• Develop proposals, go‑to‑market assets, and innovative solutions
• Contribute to practice growth and thought leadership in payments
• Build and maintain strong networks in the financial services sector

• Lead and mentor cross‑functional delivery teams (architects, developers, SMEs)
• Foster a high‑performing, inclusive team culture
• Support talent development and capability building in payments technology
• Continually develop technical skills via certifications (e.g. AI, Agile)

• Strong experience in payments technology ( real‑time payments, wires, digital payments, payment hubs, agentic AI)
• Proven track record in program delivery / large transformation leadership
• Deep understanding of enterprise and solution architecture in financial services
• Experience with system integration, APIs, middleware, and cloud platforms
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• Ability to manage complex, multi‑stream engagements in ambiguous environments

• Experience with payments platforms (e.g., ACI, FIS, Finastra, Volante, Temenos Payments, or similar)
• Knowledge of ISO 20022, SWIFT, Lynx, EFT, ACH, , Fed Now, RTR equivalents
• Exposure to Agile delivery, Dev Ops, and cloud‑native architectures
• Experience in commercial structuring and large deal delivery

• 8+ years of experience delivering technology programs in financial services
• Strong consulting experience, ideally in banking or payments transformation
• Bachelor’…