Payments Specialist

Are you ready to take the next step in your career, bringing your experience in Payments strategies, processes, or technology?

If making a significant impact and shaping the future of payments excites you, then the Payments Specialist role is where you belong.

Welcome to Projective Group, a leading financial services consulting firm where innovation and technology meet business. Our focus on the financial sector enables us to develop comprehensive solutions within the Data, Risk & Compliance, Pensions & Insurance, Payments, Transformation and Talent practices. We value entrepreneurial spirit and a solution-oriented mindset. Our collaborative culture makes it easy to connect with the right people and drive impactful projects.

What will you do?

Your work will focus on guiding clients through the transformation of their Payments landscape, enabling them to meet the demands of new customer behaviors and technology innovation.

You'll contribute to improving the capabilities of payment market infrastructures, financial institutions, and key players across the value chain, including Payment Service Providers, Fintechs, and Retailers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• advise and develop new payment strategies, operational models and processes for our clients.

• support clients in transforming their payment processes to respond to changing customer behaviour and technological innovations.

• ensure efficient cooperation between different payment markets and infrastructures, such as banks, financial institutions and fintechs.

• contribute to the realisation of projects and/or programmes for clients.

• be a representative of our progressive knowledge in the field of Payments, actively contributing to your personal development as well as that of the team and the organisation as a whole.

Your skills and qualifications

• +3 years of relevant experience in Payments-related initiatives within a Consultancy, a Bank or a Payment services provider

• in-depth knowledge of payment systems and technologies

• experience in Business Analysis, Process Optimisation, Business Model, Test Management, Product Ownership or Product Management

• Strong client engagement skills with an aptitude for nurturing client relationships

• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English (Dutch or French is a strong plus)

• Passion for Payments: A dedication to driving innovation and operational excellence in the payments industry, with up-to-date knowledge of market trends, emerging technologies and regulatory developments.

• Teamwork & Independence: A collaborative mindset, coupled with the ability to work autonomously when needed, and a can-do attitude.

• Proactive & Analytical Approach: A results-driven, efficiency-focused, and problem-solving mindset.

• Communication & Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills to engage and communicate effectively across all organizational levels

• Adaptability & Business Orientation: Flexibility to handle varied responsibilities while maintaining a customer-centric, driven, and enthusiastic approach.

Strong plus if you have knowledge in areas such as:

• Payments and Core Banking – Understanding the backbone of payment systems and their integration within financial institutions

• Instant Payments – Driving real-time transaction capabilities to enhance speed and efficiency

• SWIFT Innovations & Financial Messaging (MT & ISO 20022) – Navigating global payment networks and evolving messaging standards

• Market Infrastructure & Clearing & Settlement – Optimizing payment flows and ensuring regulatory compliance within financial ecosystems

• PSD2, Open Banking & Embedded Finance – Leveraging regulatory shifts to unlock new payment opportunities and customer experiences.

What can you expect from us?

At Projective Group, we believe in rewarding ambition and supporting growth—both professionally and personally. From a competitive benefits package to a vibrant company culture, we make sure you have everything you need to thrive.

• A competitive salary topped with a daily net allowance, meal - and eco vouchers.

• A flexible FIP budget for bike leasing, multimedia, or mobility expenses.

• A company car with charging setup. Prefer something else? Switch it up with a mobility budget, your call.

• €5.000 annual training budget to boost your growth. You choose how to invest it.

• A yearly company bonus, with additional referral and sales incentives.

• A hybrid work setup with flexible hours and part-time remote options.

• Regular fun events (from game nights to padel tournaments and everything in between) and a yearly group offsite abroad.

• A modern office in Diegem featuring a stocked bar, darts, a pinball machine and pool table.

• An international setting with plenty of growth opportunities, serving top clients in the financial sector.

• A scale-up spirit with a can-do mentality, all within a solid and established corporate framework.

For more information, visit projectivegroup.com

At Projective Group, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions, and abilities.

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