You will be leading the Payment Operations team within Wells Fargo India & Philippines office, managing various payment services including Lockbox, Wires, ACH, Payments Command Center, Network management support, and Sanctions Screening. Your responsibilities will include:
• Leading a team of 800 professionals, with the potential to increase by another 200 to 300 professionals• Directing, coordinating, and evaluating payment operations activities• Managing daily activities related to payment and money movement within stipulated time limits• Designing and implementing horizontal utility function for payment operations• Overseeing end-to-end payment processes including input, release, repair, investigation, and sanction screening• Managing payment related system testing and implementation of product changes• Reviewing existing processes to identify risks and incorporate controls for enhanced effectiveness• Leading transaction screenings in accordance with enterprise policies• Overseeing customer and transaction screening tools to comply with global sanctions requirements• Establishing and maintaining relationships with regulatory bodies and counterparts in the industry• Partnering for Global screening requirement directions to businesses and advising on global sanctions-related matters• Engaging with business partners at a strategic level to drive initiatives and continuous improvement• Driving talent management, engagement culture, and talent retention within the teamQualifications Required:
• 8 years of Operations experience or equivalent• 4 years of management experience• Higher level degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance• 18 to 20 years of experience with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role in payment operations• Background in Payment, Cash Management, Treasury Function, Funding & Settlement, Screening• Good understanding of electronic payment processes, wire transfer services, and financial regulations• Strong track record of building and operating large functions in payment operations• Experience in driving global projects and transformation• 5 to 7 years in a GIC / GCC environment• Industry recognized certifications in payment operations• Leadership experience in international banksThe preferred location for this role is Hyderabad / Chennai with the possibility of working partly in US hours. You will be leading the Payment Operations team within Wells Fargo India & Philippines office, managing various payment services including Lockbox, Wires, ACH, Payments Command Center, Network management support, and Sanctions Screening. Your responsibilities will include:
• Leading a team of 800 professionals, with the potential to increase by another 200 to 300 professionals• Directing, coordinating, and evaluating payment operations activities• Managing daily activities related to payment and money movement within stipulated time limits• Designing and implementing horizontal utility function for payment operations• Overseeing end-to-end payment processes including input, release, repair, investigation, and sanction screening• Managing payment related system testing and implementation of product changes• Reviewing existing processes to identify risks and incorporate controls for enhanced effectiveness• Leading transaction screenings in accordance with enterprise policies• Overseeing customer and transaction screening tools to comply with global sanctions requirements• Establishing and maintaining relationships with regulatory bodies and counterparts in the industry• Partnering for Global screening requirement directions to businesses and advising on global sanctions-related matters• Engaging with business partners at a strategic level to drive initiatives and continuous improvement• Driving talent management, engagement culture, and talent retention within the teamQualifications Required:
• 8 years of Operations experience or equivalent• 4 years of management experience• Higher level degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance• 18 to 20 years of experience with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role in payment operations• Background in Payment, Cash Management, Treasury Function, Funding & Settlement, Screening• Good understanding of electronic payment processes, wire transfer services, and financial regulations• Strong track record of building and operating large functions in payment operations• Experience in driving global projects and transformation• 5 to 7 years in a GIC / GCC environment• Industry recognized certifications in payment operations• Leadership experience in international banksThe preferred location for this role is Hyderabad / Chennai with the possibility of working partly in US hours.