Job DescriptionPayments Consultant Our client is a growing boutique consulting firm specializing in payments, banking transformation, and financial services advisory across Belgium and the wider European market. Due to continued growth and increasing client demand, they are looking to hire a Payments Consultant to strengthen their consulting team.This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with experience in payments, banking, fintech, or consulting who are looking to work on high-impact transformation initiatives within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.The OpportunityAs a Payments Consultant, you will support leading financial institutions, payment service providers, and fintech organizations on strategic and operational initiatives across the payments landscape. You will work closely with senior stakeholders on projects related to payments modernization, regulatory change, operational optimization, and digital transformation.The role offers strong exposure to the evolving European payments ecosystem, including instant payments, open banking, cards, SEPA, and ISO 20022 migration initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the delivery of consulting engagements for banks, fintechs, and payment institutionsAnalyze payment operations, business processes, and customer journeys to identify improvement opportunitiesContribute to payments transformation and modernization programsAssist with business analysis, process mapping, and requirements gatheringSupport regulatory and compliance-related initiatives impacting payments activitiesParticipate in projects related to: SEPA and Instant PaymentsISO 20022 migrationOpen Banking and PSD2/PSD3Card payments and acquiringCross-border payments and SWIFTDigital payment solutions and emerging technologiesPrepare client presentations, reports, and project documentationFacilitate workshops and collaborate with stakeholders across business and technology teamsContribute to internal practice development and business growth initiativesCandidate ProfileOur client is looking for candidates with:A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related fieldApproximately 2–6 years of relevant experience within: Financial services consultingBanking or payments operationsFintech or payment institutionsA solid understanding of the European payments landscape and related regulationsKnowledge of SEPA, PSD2, ISO 20022, or instant payments frameworksStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsA proactive and client-focused mindsetFluency in English; Dutch and/or French would be considered a strong advantageWhat Our Client OffersExposure to high-profile payments and banking transformation projectsA collaborative boutique consulting environment with strong growth ambitionsDirect interaction with senior leadership and clientsInternational and cross-functional project exposureOpportunities for rapid professional development and career progressionCompetitive compensation and benefits packageFlexible and hybrid working arrangementsInterested?If you are interested in exploring this opportunity or would like to discuss the payments consulting market in Belgium more broadly, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.