Principal Consultant - Payments SME

Location: NYC or Charlotte, USA | Practice Area: Banking & Payments | Type: Permanent

• →Lead business analysis activities across high-value payments and transformation initiatives
• →Facilitate agile ceremonies and support delivery as a Scrum Master across cross-functional teams
• →Gather, document, and translate business and technical requirements into actionable deliverables
• →Support transformation programs across payment systems including cross-border transactions
• →Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment across business, technology, and operations

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst and/or Scrum Master within Banking or Payments
• knowledge of high-value payment systems and transaction flows
• Working knowledge of FEDwire, CHIPS, and ISO20022 (pacs.008, pacs.009)
• Experience delivering within agile environments and facilitating Scrum practices
• Ability to engage stakeholders and communicate requirements clearly across teams
• Experience building and managing strong client relationships to understand needs and deliver effective solutions.

• Experience in payments transformation or modernization programs
• Exposure to cross-border payments and regulatory considerations
• Familiarity with financial messaging standards and payment processing systems
• Experience working with Tier 1 financial institutions
• Certification in Agile, Scrum, or Business Analysis disciplines