Job Description

Shape Your Future with Capgemini
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At Capgemini, we empower you to shape your career your way. Join a global community where collaboration, innovation, and purpose come together to reimagine what's possible. Be part of a team that helps the world's leading organizations unlock the power of technology to build a more sustainable and inclusive future.

Role: Payments Solutions Architect
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Location: London





We are seeking a highly skilled Payments Functional Expert with deep expertise in payment schemes and OPF package implementation. This role combines strong business analysis capabilities with technical acumen to bridge business needs and technical solutions, ensuring seamless integration and compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities
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Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in OPF:
Serve as the primary expert on OPF package functionality. Translate business requirements into technical specifications, align with vendor capabilities, and perform gap analysis to ensure optimal solution design.

Requirement Management:
Gather and analyse requirements in accordance with market scheme rules (e.g., SEPA, SEPA Instant, Cross-Border, FPS). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define changes, manage vendor communications, and oversee change requests.

Functional Impact Analysis:
Assess the impact of scheme updates, project demands, and interface changes on the OPF solution. Provide clear documentation and actionable recommendations to stakeholders.

Testing Support:
Assist in the development of test scenarios for System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Support business users during acceptance testing phases.

Configuration & Build Support:
Contribute to the configuration and build phases of the OPF solution. Ensure alignment with business goals and challenge proposed solutions to maximise package utilisation.

Solution Optimisation:
Advocate for the use of standard package features to minimise custom development. Collaborate with stakeholders to define product requirements that align with long-term strategic goals.

Skills & Experience
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OPF Package Expertise:
Proven hands-on experience implementing OPF for at least one major payment scheme.

Payment Scheme Knowledge:
Practical experience with SEPA, FPS, BACS, SEPA Instant, or Cross-Border payment implementations.

Business Analysis Proficiency:
Strong skills in requirement elicitation, scope definition, user story creation, interface specification, and UAT support. Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the payments domain.

Integration Experience:
Experience integrating OPF with surrounding systems and domains.

Additional Skills
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Strong consulting and stakeholder management abilities across business, operations, architecture, and project teams.*
Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).*

What You'll Love About Working Here
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A supportive, inclusive culture that values your growth and well-beingOpportunities to work on cutting-edge digital transformation projectsA global network of experts and a collaborative, forward-thinking team

Inclusion & Diversity
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Capgemini is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

About Capgemini
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Capgemini is a global leader in business and technology transformation. With 340,000 team members in over 50 countries, we help organizations accelerate their digital and sustainable transitions. Backed by over 55 years of experience, we deliver end-to-end solutions powered by AI, cloud, and data, and supported by deep industry expertise. In 2023, Capgemini reported global revenues of EUR22.5 billion.

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