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At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 13,950+, and has 52 offices in 20 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community.
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A Payments Practice lead in the US is a leadership role within an organization, typically overseeing the strategic direction, operations, and growth of the payments practice within US. This role is expected to work with the region s sales heads and also with the global payments practice head to enable payments business revenue in the marke
t.Job Summary: The Payments Practice lead - US is responsible for leading and managing the organization's payments practice in the US, ensuring the development and implementation of effective strategies, processes, and solutions. This role involves working with the sales teams on customer presentations, payments solution development, presales activities, providing subject matter expertise in payments whilst maintaining a deep understanding of the payments landscap
e.Responsibilitie
s:Strategic Leadershi
- p:Develop and execute the strategic vision for payments practice in the US aligned with overall business objectives and global vision for payments practic
- e.Provide leadership and guidance to teams responsible for payment solutions, ensuring innovation and competitivenes
s.Business Solution
- s:Identify and pursue opportunities and solutions in the payments sector, including partnerships, alliance
- s.Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to drive payments revenue growt
h.Team Managemen
- t:Lead and inspire a cross-functional team of payment professionals in the US market, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environmen
- t.Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team member
s.Client Engagemen
- t:Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their payment needs and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solution
- s.Act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering insights and guidance on emerging payment trend
s.Technology and Innovatio
- n:Stay abreast of advancements in payment technologies, industry trends, and regulatory change
- s.Drive the adoption of innovative payment solutions and technologies within the organizatio
- n.whitepapers and thought leadership articles at an individual capacity, and also guide others in the group to participat
- e.Management and Complianc
- e:Ensure compliance with relevant payment regulations and industry standard
- s.Develop and implement risk management strategies to safeguard payment processes and transaction
s.Financial Managemen
- t:Develop and manage budgets for the payments practice, ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitabilit
- y.Monitor financial performance and implement measures for continuous improvemen
t.Collaboration with Stakeholder
- s:Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including technology, finance, and legal teams, to ensure seamless integration of payment solution
s.
You A
- re:Extensive experience in payments, with a track record of successful leadership in a similar ro
- le.In-depth knowledge of payment systems, technologies, and industry tren
- ds.Significant experience in payments industry with knowledge in SWIFT payments, Real-time Payments, ISO 20022, Digital payments, Open Banking, cards and new payment technologi
- es.Proven ability to develop and implement successful business strategi
- es.Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skil
ls.
It would be great if you also
- had Industry certifications related to payments and financial serv
- ices.Familiarity with emerging technologies such as blockc
hain.
We can offe
- r you:A highly competitive compensation and benefits p
- ackageA multinational organization with 52 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work
- abroadLaptop and a mobile
- phone10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national hol
- idays)Maternity & Paternity leave
- plansA comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by r
- egion)Retirement savings
- plansA higher education certification
- policyCommuter benefits (varies by r
- egion)Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal devel
- opmentOn-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated c
- oursesCoaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE)
- groupsCutting edge projects at the world s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance
- firmsA flat and approachable organi
- zationA truly diverse, fun-loving and global work c
ulture
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ATEMENTDiversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Synclusive is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, an
d more.All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected
by law.