Senior Consultant - Payment Controls & Risk

Job Title: Senior Consultant – Payment Controls & Risk

Duration: 10 Months (Possible Extension/Conversion)

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) The bank is looking for seasoned professional with expertise in payments, risk management, and large-scale transformation programs. This team plays a crucial role in managing and refining risk associated with movements of funds – covering outgoing, incoming, and internal transfers. Focused on defining a clear payment risk appetite, consolidating and reporting payment risks as a unified entity, and harmonizing controls across the enterprise. Approach includes developing a cohesive framework for risk management and reducing reliance on detective controls by implementing proactive measures.

Responsibilities: Support implementation of strategic payment controls across Operations, Technology, and Risk teams Drive execution strategy, coordination, and reporting for control programs Collaborate across multiple lines of defense to ensure risk frameworks are robust, efficient, and aligned Promote process standardization and automation, ensuring solutions are safe, scalable, and client-focused Identify and escalate risks, manage dependencies, and ensure on-time delivery

Qualifications: 10+ years in Financial Services, with deep knowledge in Payments and Operations Hands-on experience in Program Management, Data Analysis, and Business Analysis Strong understanding of payment flows, risk controls, and transaction processing Prior exposure to Markets, TTS, Lending products Expertise in stakeholder management, change management, and navigating cross-functional programs Strong communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and adaptability in a matrixed environment “Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.” Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Analyst, Project Management, and Product Management Industries Banking, Investment Banking, and Financial Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mindlance by 2x Get notified about new Payment Specialist jobs in New York, NY. New York, NY $59,715.00-$68,672.00 2 weeks ago Manhattan, NY $57,976.00-$66,672.00 8 months ago Payment Assurance Specialist, Business Compliance, YouTube Entry-level Billing & Collections Specialist Manhattan, NY $60,000.00-$75,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $80,000.00-$120,000.00 3 months ago One Stop Operator - $40.87 per hour / $85,000 annually Brooklyn, NY $50,000.00-$65,000.00 18 hours ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.