APAC Payments Transformation & Execution - Associate

Job Responsibilities

• Identify growth, efficiency, and innovation opportunities within the Payments landscape.

• Conduct data mining and quantitative analyses to uncover trends and insights.

• Perform root cause analysis to develop informed solutions.

• Lead transformation projects from inception to completion, including organizational changes and process optimizations.

• Develop business cases, define project scope, and manage project execution/governance.

• Analyze processes and identify opportunities to streamline activities to promote sustainable and scalable operations.

• Implement enhancements to operating models and workflows to meet client needs and regulatory requirements.

• Assess risks of new initiatives and ensure compliance with regulations.

• Develop risk mitigation strategies to address potential impacts.

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to drive successful transformation initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver complex programs.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Highly motivated self-starter comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Passionate about the evolving Payments business, delivering end-to-end solutions.

• Ability to simplify complex concepts and develop clear, persuasive outcomes.

• Maintain detailed focus while considering the broader context for seamless project delivery.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to mobilize stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a complex matrix organization.

• Ability to multi-task and manage various projects and assignments simultaneously.

• Openness to adopting new technologies to drive innovation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in Payments/Transaction Banking or Consulting/Project Management.

• Familiarity with APAC markets and regional business practices.

• Knowledge of blockchain, AI, and machine learning technologies.

• Experience with digital tools such as Alteryx.