At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-impact payment transformation projects and drive innovation in the banking sector.
- Company: Join EY, a leader in consulting with a focus on payments transformation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, career development, and a diverse culture.
- Other info: Opportunity for continuous learning and professional growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the evolving payments landscape and shape the future of finance.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in payments industry and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: London
Requisition ID: 1716988
Drawing on reputation for providing deep industry experience and leading consulting services to the payments industry, EY is further expanding its Banking & Payments Transformation team. Your objective is simple: provide long‑term value to clients by simplifying their business models and improving processes while focusing on customer needs.
The opportunity
The Banking & Payments Transformation team brings together a deep knowledge of banking and payments industry trends and strong execution experience to help our clients develop and execute their transformation agendas and deliver on strategic business objectives. As a Senior Manager within our team, you will primarily focus on leading high‑impact, complex payment transformation engagements that are at the forefront of the evolving payments landscape. Your expertise will guide top‑tier banks, fintechs, and financial services firms through strategic operating model redesigns, regulatory shifts, and technological disruption.
Your key responsibilities
- Leverage your client relationships, contacts, and networks to develop our business and lead go‑to‑market initiatives that enhance the firm’s market presence.
- Lead end‑to‑end transformation programs addressing consumer, corporate, & card payments, driving innovation in product, operations, technology, and governance.
- Build and maintain strong cross‑functional relationships within EY and with external partners to facilitate seamless collaboration and deliver integrated payments transformation solutions.
- Drive operational and financial performance on client engagements by managing profitability, risks, governance, and quality standards, ensuring compliance with EY policies, professional standards, and client expectations.
- Champion continuous improvement by identifying and implementing innovative methodologies, tools, and best practices to enhance team effectiveness and client outcomes.
- Develop and articulate thought leadership on payments innovation, regulatory trends, and future market dynamics, including digital currencies and embedded commerce.
- Mentor and develop high‑performing teams, fostering an inclusive culture that supports professional growth, collaboration, and achievement of strategic objectives.
To qualify for the role, you must have some or all of the following
- Extensive payments industry or Big‑4 / specialist consulting experience with deep expertise in payments products and services (e.g., retail, corporate, card) and product management across the payments lifecycle.
- Experience in real‑time payments, open banking, cross‑border payments, and payments risk/fraud transformation.
- In‑depth understanding of the payment ecosystem, including regulatory frameworks (e.g., PSD3, National Payment Vision, fraud prevention, consumer protection and resilience, APP liability, etc.), market structure, and emerging trends.
- Demonstrated track record of delivery leadership on transformation programs encompassing operating model redesign, regulatory compliance, and technology modernisation.
- Strong commercial acumen with a history of originating business and managing complex client engagements at the executive level.
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of bridging strategy and execution while influencing diverse stakeholder groups.
- Thought leadership credentials and a forward‑looking perspective on payments innovation and the future of money, including digital currencies and tokenised money, agentic payments and embedded commerce, cross‑border payments & the drive for speed, transparency, and interoperability, modernisation of payment architecture and operating models, fraud, resilience, financial crime & risk considerations in next‑generation payment models.
Success in this role would be measured by your ability to
- Build trusted relationships with senior payments and transformation leaders.
- Originate and convert new client opportunities.
- Lead high‑quality delivery across complex payments transformation projects.
- Strengthen the firm’s market profile in UK payments.
- Help shape a distinctive and scalable Payments Transformation proposition.
- Coach and develop the next generation of payments consultants within the team.
What we offer
- Competitive remuneration package with rewards for individual and team performance; comprehensive Total Rewards offerings including flexible working support, career development, and a wide range of benefits.
- Continuous learning opportunities to develop the mindset and skills to navigate emerging challenges.
- Success as defined by you: tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact.
- Transformative leadership: insights, coaching, and confidence development.
- Diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality and empowers every voice.
Senior Manager - Banking & Payments Transformation employer: Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd
EY is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in London that fosters innovation and collaboration within the Banking & Payments Transformation team. With a strong commitment to employee growth, EY provides continuous learning opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a diverse culture that values individuality, ensuring that every team member can make a meaningful impact while driving transformation in the payments industry.
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