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Infosys · 19 hours ago

Principal Consultant - Payments Transformation

Infosys is a global management consulting firm helping recognizable brands transform and innovate. They are seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead a Payments Modernization initiative focused on High-Value Payments for a Tier-1 financial institution, involving the replacement of legacy systems with a COTS product and the development of a rail-agnostic capabilities on a microservices platform.

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Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of the Payments Modernization program, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements
Drive the legacy platform replacement with a scalable, secure, and compliant COTS solution
Architect and oversee the development of a rail-agnostic payment capability that supports SWIFT, RTP, ISO 20022, and emerging rails
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, compliance, and client stakeholders
Manage program governance, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication across multiple geographies
Ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure and future-proofing of payment capabilities
Track KPIs, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery with high quality

Qualification

High-Value PaymentsISO 20022SWIFTProgram ManagementCOTS ImplementationsRail-Agnostic ArchitecturePMP CertificationStakeholder ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

7+ years of experience in payments domain, with at least 5 years in program management roles
Strong understanding of High-Value Payments, ISO 20022, SWIFT, Fedwire, and CHIPS
Experience with COTS product implementations in financial services (e.g., FIS, Finastra, Volante, ACI)
Proven ability to lead large-scale transformation programs in complex environments
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Familiarity with rail-agnostic architecture principles and modern payment ecosystems
PMP or equivalent certification preferred
Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time

Preferred

Experience working with North American banks or securities firms
Exposure to cloud-native payment platforms and API-led modernization
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with minimal supervision

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness , Hospital Indemnity, Legal)
401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

Company

Infosys is a technology company that offers consulting, outsourcing, cloud infrastructure, program management, and software services.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$200M
Key Investors
ChrysCapital
2012-12-12IPO
2008-07-10Post Ipo Equity· $200M

Leadership Team

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Salil Parekh
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
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Anant Adya
Executive Vice President
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