Acceptance Testing, Agile Programming Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Banking Regulations, Banking Services, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, DevOps, Financial Services, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Maintain Compliance, Middleware, Payment Processing, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Finastra GPP (Global PAYplus) Subject Matter Expert (SME) with recent hands-on configuration experience to support critical payment platform initiatives. This role requires deep functional and technical expertise in payment processing, system configuration, and integration within Finastra GPP.
The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, configuring, and optimizing payment workflows while ensuring system stability, compliance, and performance across enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end configuration and implementation of Finastra GPP modules
- Perform hands-on system configuration, including payment routing, message flows, and processing rules
- Support real-time and batch payment processing (SWIFT, SEPA, ACH, RTGS, etc.)
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate payment requirements into GPP configurations
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, defects, and performance bottlenecksWork closely with integration teams on interfaces with upstream/downstream systems
- Ensure compliance with banking regulations and payment standards
- Participate in system upgrades, enhancements, and migrations
- Provide SME-level guidance during UAT, SIT, and production support phases
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Mandatory: Strong hands-on experience with Finastra GPP configuration
- Recent Experience Required: Active GPP project experience within the last 2 3 years
- Deep understanding of payment processing systems and workflows
- Experience with payment message formats (ISO 20022, SWIFT MT/MX)
- Strong knowledge of banking/payment domains (ACH, SEPA, RTGS, Wire, Instant Payments)
- Experience in system integration, APIs, and middleware
- Ability to analyze complex requirements and deliver scalable configuration solutions
- Strong troubleshooting and production support experience
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in banking or financial services environments
- Exposure to payment transformation or migration programs
- Familiarity with cloud environments and modern payment architectures
- Experience working in Agile / DevOps environments