Requirements

• The Payments and DFS Senior Associate is responsible for leading a team of consultants in providing strategic advice to banks, payment service providers, regulators and fintechs on matters involving payments. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the payments industry, as well as experience in consulting and business development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of consultants in providing strategic advice to clients on issues involving payments – from market insights to internal design and value proposition
• Develop and execute proposals for new client engagements
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities in the payments industry
• Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in payments technology and grow personal and firm profile through blogs and public reports
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients and prospects. Clients are expected to include:
• National switches
• Regulators
• Development partners in the payment space
• Banks (payment divisions – issuing, acquiring, across all payment streams)
• Payment Service Providers
• Fintechs
• Card Associations
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships
• Develop and train more junior members of the team
• Develop new products and services that can be sold to clients in the field of payments and digital financial services

You are likely to have:

• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in consulting or payments or DFS strategy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to excellence and client service