Financial Services Consulting Manager - Business Transformation - Payments

About the role

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Responsibilities

• Serve global clients and unlock your full potential in payments consulting.
• Lead projects end-to-end to solve real-world payment challenges, from wires and cross-border payments and emerging capabilities such as on chain correspondent banking.
• Collaborate with diverse teams and clients, fostering innovation and inclusive work environments.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver solutions that drive measurable impact.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, sharing your knowledge and passion.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and help shape EY’s thought leadership in payments.

Requirements

• 6-8 or more years of experience in payments, whether in banking or financial services consulting, with deep knowledge of clearing and settlement, SWIFT, FedWire, CHIPs, ACH, payments infrastructure, treasury and cash management.
• Hands-on experience with regulatory requirements and payments modernization initiatives and change management.
• A strong interest or experience in enabling global 24X7X365 payments capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Proven leadership experience and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel (up to 50%), both domestic and international.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• CPA, CFA, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience in leading complex projects and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Skills

• Expertise in clearing and settlement systems, SWIFT, FedWire, payments core systems modernization, treasury and cash management.
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and payments modernization initiatives.
• Knowledge of large value, global cross-border payments.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical and dental coverage, pension, and 401(k) plans.
• Flexible vacation policy allowing you to decide how much vacation time you need based on your personal circumstances.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• A supportive culture that values diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance.
• The chance to work on innovative projects that shape the future of payments worldwide.

Pay

The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $128,400 to $235,300. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $154,000 to $267,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.

Schedule

We offer a flexible work arrangement, including a team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model where most people in external, client-serving roles work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.