Senior Manager - Payments at Sia Partners - Canada

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Oct, 26

Salary

155000.0

Posted On

10 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payments Regulations, Financial Services Consulting, Project Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Product Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory Compliance, Business Development, PCI DSS, KYC/AML, API Protocols, Risk Management

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Company Description Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes. Strategy & Management Consulting Financial Institutions have drastically changed over the last decade, driven by increased regulatory constraints, diverse competition inside and beyond traditional banking organizations, and emerging technologies reshaping long-standing ecosystems. Sia’s Financial Services Business Unit provides a comprehensive suite of core capabilities designed to address the diverse and evolving needs of our clients, enabling them to navigate complex challenges, seize new opportunities, and achieve their strategic objectives in an increasingly competitive and dynamic business environment. Job Description Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Manager with experience in Payments, Professional Services and sector qualifications in Financial Services. This motivated leader will work closely with Sia go-to-market (“GTM”) and delivery teams to win and deliver payments –related consulting projects. With support from Sia’s global network of subject-matter experts and client credentials, this individual will be a key contributor to the growth of Sia’s Payments’ Team especially in North America. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert guidance on U.S. payment regulations affecting electronic transactions including credit, debit, EBT, ACH, Prepaid, BNPL, Crypto Currencies, RTP, FedNow, mobile payments, and other payment types. Ability to understand and interpret PCI DSS, KYC and AML, PSD2, SOC 2, OFAC, FinCEN, and FATF regulations and impacts on clients Assess and interpret emerging regulatory trends, supervisory expectations, and enforcement actions to develop compliance strategies Support clients in new product strategy, creation of product pipelines, new product development, product requirements and user stories, product road maps, and high-level strategic planning Develop regulatory frameworks, compliance programs, and internal policies to align with industry best practices Stay abreast of VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and other Association guidelines and best practices Enable client delivery with project management best practices, particularly using the Scaled Agile Framework Project & Client Management Collaborate with internal and client project team members, and contribute to internal communications and readiness activity within the program team and with client groups Manage multiple consulting engagements, ensuring on-time and high-quality deliverables Provide status reporting of progress, dependencies, issues, risks and overall program health to Senior Management Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with clients to drive project execution Drive business development by contributing to proposals, client presentations, and thought leadership This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be added, deleted, or modified at any time based on business needs. Qualifications 9+ years of experience working in a Payments related organization (i.e. Issuer, Acquirer, FinTech, or Payments related role within your organization). Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Business Management, or a related field from an accredited college/university is required , MBA is preferred Deep understanding of payments regulations and related issues affecting financial services organizations in the US. High level understanding of payments protocols (i.e. specifications and use of APIs), security best practices and standards, payments fraud, and compliance metrics and measures. Experience leading product implementations, developing requirements and user stories, and advising leadership on industry trends and best practices Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to senior executives. Project management skills, with experience overseeing payments initiatives and coordinating cross-functional teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Preferred: Experience working as a Product Manager within Financial Services and/or Payments organization Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework Experience using Agile Tools (i.e. Rally, Jira, Confluence, ADO, etc.) Masters in Business Administration or other equivalent Masters Degree in Payments or Financial field Additional Information Compensation & Benefits Sia invests in total rewards that support how our people work, live, and grow. Compensation Base Salary: $150,000–$155,000. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by applicable law. Annual Performance Bonus Personal Sales Bonus (uncapped) Benefits Medical, dental, and vision; company-paid life and AD&D; voluntary supplemental insurance and EAP 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting; HSA and FSA options College savings and student loan repayment programs Paid parental leave; generous PTO, nine company holidays, and one floating holiday Cell phone stipend; well-being and professional development programs Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Workplace Sia values in-person collaboration. When serving clients, consultants may be required to work onsite at a client location based on engagement needs. Between client engagements, consultants are expected to work from a Sia office or approved coworking location at least three days per week. Candidates should reside within a reasonable commuting distance of a Sia office or approved coworking location. Sia maintains offices and coworking arrangements across multiple U.S. markets, including New York City, Charlotte, Greater Seattle, San Francisco Greater Bay Area, Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Washington D.C. Work Authorization Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout their employment. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Our Commitment At Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs. Compensation: USD 150000 - USD 155000 - yearly

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Responsibilities

Lead the growth of the Payments team in North America by winning and delivering consulting projects for financial institutions. Provide expert guidance on U.S. payment regulations and support clients with new product strategies and compliance frameworks.