Manager Strategy

Want to help financial institutions respond to changing customer expectations, new payment technologies and evolving regulations? As a Manager Strategy & Transformation – Payments, you lead transformation projects covering digital payments, open banking, instant payments and regulatory change.

Combine your payments expertise with a practical consulting approach in BDO’s warm, personal and hands-on environment. Make your career count as a Manager Strategy & Transformation – Payments

How you make it count

As a Manager Strategy & Transformation – Payments, you help financial institutions translate developments in the payments landscape into concrete strategies and solutions. You combine subject-matter expertise with project leadership and work closely with client stakeholders throughout the transformation journey.

Some responsibilities we trust you with:

• Leading payments transformation projects, from defining the approach and planning to implementation and follow-up.
• Advising financial institutions on digital payments, open banking, instant payments and emerging payment methods.
• Assessing the impact of regulatory developments, including PSD2, PSR and FIDA, and translating requirements into practical actions.
• Conducting gap analyses and identifying opportunities to improve processes, services and operating models.
• Guiding clients through change and supporting the adoption of new solutions within their organisation.
• Managing project teams, monitoring quality and progress, and helping colleagues develop their expertise.
• Building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities where BDO can provide additional support.

What do you bring to the table

• You have 5 to 8 years relevant experience in payments, banking transformation, financial services consulting or in a fintech and are ready to take responsibility for projects and client relationships.
• You understand the payments landscape, including digital payments, open banking, instant payments, payment fraud and the regulations affecting financial institutions.
• You can translate complex business and regulatory questions into clear recommendations and workable solutions.
• You have the ability to turn your knowledge and experience into value propositions that are relevant for your customers.
• You are familiar with process automation, AI and applications used in banking such as core banking systems, ServiceNow, Microsoft Dynamics, Safer Payments and FeedzAI.
• You have experience managing projects and guiding colleagues or project teams.
• You communicate professionally in English and have a strong command of Dutch and French, with the ability to work in Belgium’s multilingual business environment.

What do we bring to the table?

• Culture: you will join a team of experts who encourage respect, diversity and teamwork
• Development: you decide the direction of your career, and we support you where necessary.
• Impact: from day 1 you will be given responsibility, with support from your team.
• Growth: you get access to a whole range of training courses through our BDO Academy.
• Network: you can work on different projects and clients, across business practices.
• Flexibility: you choose where you work with flexible working hours.
• Wellbeing: your physical and mental health is important to us.
• Proximity: you work in an open culture, so feel free to speak to anyone, at any level.
• Salary: you receive a competitive salary package with interesting benefits.
• Sustainability: you work within a company with an integrated sustainability policy.

Make it digital

Make it transformative

Make it count

Let’s grow together

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