Commercial Payments Transformation Sr Manager

The Opportunity As a Commercial Payments Transformation Sr Manager you will lead client-facing work focused on optimizing commercial payments operations, shaping transformation approaches, and guiding process redesign across money movement, servicing, controls, and settlement activities within our Advisory practice. As a Senior Manager you will leverage influence, sound judgment, and specialized skills to advise clients on operational strategy, direct complex work through ambiguity, and coach teams through changing priorities while maintaining operational excellence and clear communication. In this role at PwC, you will analyze client needs, develop operational solutions, and provide recommendations that help improve productivity, streamline processes, and support business performance in banking and capital markets environments. Responsibilities Leading commercial payments transformation initiatives that improve operational efficiency, reduce process friction, and modernize money movement, loan servicing, and reconciliation activities Advising clients on operating model changes, process redesign, and control enhancements across payments and lending operations Shaping project approaches, workplans, and issue resolution paths for complex transformation efforts spanning multiple business functions Analyzing payment flows, service delivery models, and operational performance metrics to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities Coordinating cross-functional teams in the design and implementation of process improvements, digital tooling, and data-driven operating solutions Translating business requirements into practical recommendations that support scalable operations and reduce operational risk Validating deliverables with client stakeholders, incorporating feedback, and refining solutions to align with business priorities Coaching team members through complex workstreams, balancing quality, timeline, and stakeholder expectations Presenting clear updates, findings, and recommendations to senior client leaders and internal decision makers Modeling professional and technical standards while driving consistent progress across multiple concurrent engagements What You Must Have At least a Bachelor's degree At least 7 years of experience What Sets You Apart Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Actuarial Science, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Government/Public Policy, Health Administration/Public Health, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Organizational Management/Behavior, Risk Management/Insurance Bringing payments transformation experience in banking environments Applying systems thinking to improve operational processes and controls Crafting client-ready messages that connect strategy and execution Coaching teams through ambiguity and complex delivery challenges Using data and metrics to validate outcomes and prioritize actions The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 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