Payments Domain Lead

Location PCS CA, Toronto

Years of Experience 10-15 Years

Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Payments Domain Lead with extensive experience in the payments industry. The ideal candidate will possess deep functional knowledge of payment processors, networks, and transaction processing flows, along with a strong understanding of financial industry standards. This role requires expertise in data modeling and governance, as well as a proven track record in regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of payment processing solutions, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
• Develop and maintain enterprise logical/conceptual data models and establish Canonical Data Models.
• Establish and manage data governance frameworks, including business glossaries and data lineage mapping.
• Ensure compliance with PCI regulations, implementing necessary data security measures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile PODs to translate complex business requirements into technical specifications.
• Utilize SQL for data profiling and analysis to identify data gaps and improve data quality.

Mandatory Skills

• Payments Domain Expertise In-depth knowledge of payment processors, networks, and transaction flows.
• Financial Industry Standards Proficiency in payment message configurations, specifically ISO 20022, ACSS, or RTR.
• Data Modeling Expertise in designing enterprise data models and ERDs.
• Data Governance Frameworks Experience with data catalog tools like Microsoft Purview or Atlan.
• Regulatory Compliance Proven experience with PCI compliance and data security measures.

Preferred Skills

• Modern Data Stack Familiarity Basic knowledge of Snowflake architecture, dbt, and orchestration engines like Dagster.
• Data Profiling & Analysis Proficiency in complex SQL queries for data analysis.
• Agile/Pod Delivery Experience working in Agile environments as a domain expert.
• Requirement Translation Strong communication skills for converting business cases into technical requirements.