Job Title: Product Payments SME – Banking Technology
Location: London (Hybrid, 4–5 days on-site)
Type: Full-time | Permanent
Visa Status: Must have existing right to work in the UK – no sponsorship available
Start Date: Immediate or would accept 4 weeks notice period
Overview
On behalf of a global financial technology provider delivering cutting-edge banking and payments solutions, we are hiring a Payments Subject Matter Expert to support complex technology implementations within tier-one banks. The role is London-based and client-facing, with the expectation of being on-site four to five days per week, depending on client needs.
This role would suit someone with a deep understanding of payments, strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, and proven experience in both banks and fintech vendors.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead workshops with banking clients to define and gather payment-related business requirements
* Translate regulatory, operational, and market trends into actionable software recommendations
* Produce business documentation including BRDs, user journeys, and functional specs (FSDs)
* Advise clients on the impact of emerging trends (e.g., AI, GenAI) and new regulations on payment platforms
* Participate in steering committees to represent delivery progress, manage escalations, and identify expansion opportunities
* Estimate effort and timelines for solution delivery and rollout
* Support client engagement teams in identifying cross-sell/upsell opportunities
Required Experience
* 10+ years in payments and cash management, with a minimum of 5 years working in or with banks
* Experience in payment product rollouts, ideally across technologies like BACS, CHAPS, FPS, and SWIFT CBPR+
* At least 5 years in a fintech or banking technology vendor in a client-facing capacity
* Proven experience in stakeholder management, solution consulting, or business analysis
Key Skills
* Strong communication and presentation skills
* In-depth knowledge of UK domestic and international payment rails
* Ability to draft and present business cases, requirements, and user journeys
* Familiarity with agile or hybrid project delivery models
Reach out to the hiring consultant Lydia Howard(3) Lydia Howard | LinkedIn for more details or to refer someone in your network (we offer a competitive referral scheme).