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About Us: Network International is the largest Financial Technology company in the Middle East and Africa. Payments is our core business where we provide services in more than 50 countries – UAE, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt are some of our key markets.
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About Us
Network International is the largest Financial Technology company in the Middle East and Africa.
Payments is our core business where we provide services in more than 50 countries – UAE, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt are some of our key markets.
Apart from payments, we provide services on Data and Insights, Lending, Insurance, Risk Solutions, etc.
Our core customers are businesses at every scale and segment, though recently we have been growing in the direct-to-consumer card segment as well.
Our Evp
At Network International, we always stay ahead. .
In the fast-paced world of financial services, we thrive on innovation, agility, and purposeful collaboration.
We invest first in our people, empowering you to make bold decisions, learn fast, and grow your expertise alongside industry leaders.
Here, solving complex problems means more than using cutting-edge technology; it’s about creating meaningful value for our customers, together.
We foster a culture where trust, accountability, and achievement go hand in hand—because success isn’t just a goal; it’s how we work, every day, as one team.
About The Role
- We are seeking a
Payment Specialist (Consulting Delivery)
- to lead and manage payment-related consulting projects.
- This role involves overseeing payment strategy, implementation, and optimization for clients, ensuring efficient transaction processing, compliance, and enhanced customer experience.
- The ideal candidate has expertise in payment ecosystems, including issuers, acquirers, fintech, and merchants, and excels in project management, stakeholder coordination, and solution delivery.
What We Are Looking For
- **Domain:**
- Payments – cards, wallets, open banking, PGs, merchant acquiring, CBDC, Cryptocurrency, Stable coins.
- **Project Management Experience:**
- 8+ years of end-to-end, non-technical project management.
- **Certifications:**
- Project Management Certifications like PMP / PRINCE2 preferred.
- **Context:**
- Government, Financial Institutions, or Fintech Delivery Experience preferred.
- **Experience:**
- Must include specific projects managed with scope, stakeholders & outcomes.
- Note: The position is a 1-year contract, fixed or renewable depending on the clients' renewal.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive digital payment adoption by implementing modern payment solutions (contactless, QR, tokenization, embedded payments).
- Develop and execute digital payment transformation strategies aligned with client objectives.
- Analyze existing payment infrastructures to identify gaps and recommend frictionless digital payment experiences.
- Lead cross-functional teams to implement new payment technologies (real-time payments, open banking, BNPL).
- Partner with banks, PSPs, and fintech providers to enhance digital payment acceptance and security.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations
- Design customer-centric payment experiences that boost adoption and retention.
- Monitor payment trends and leverage AI, blockchain, and data analytics for smarter payment solutions.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications for successful execution.
Key Requirements
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including sales, risk management, and technology.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to payment
- Strong functional knowledge of Banking and payments i.e., Issuing business (Credit cards, Debit cards, Prepaid cards, wallets, Retail Banking, Corporate Banking), Acquiring Business (Acquirers, Merchants)
- High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
- Strong client leadership skills - can connect with clients and inspire their confidence and ongoing commitment.
- 5+ years in payment consulting, fintech, or banking.
- Strong knowledge of payment processing, gateways, fraud prevention, and settlements.
- Hands-on experience with mobile payments, open banking, and embedded finance.
- Proven ability to engage with issuers, acquirers, fintechs, and merchants.
- Exposure to AI, blockchain, and data-driven payment solutions.
- **Project Management Experience**
- is a must
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