Who are we?

At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Payments Consultant to join our team based in Baden, Switzerland. This is a hands-on, client-facing technical role with a strong focus on payment transaction screening and AML solutions. The role requires deep technical expertise combined with the ability to work closely with clients, particularly their AML and payments teams, to support configuration, tuning, and optimisation of screening solutions. The successful candidate will act as a technical subject-matter expert, providing guidance while ensuring regulatory responsibility remains with the client.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and support payment transaction screening solutions, with a primary focus on AML and sanctions screening.
• Support clients in tuning screening logic and algorithms, explaining impacts such as false positives and false negatives.
• Act as a trusted technical adviser to client AML and payments teams via calls, virtual meetings, and in-person sessions.
• Perform hands-on technical activities including Linux access, log file analysis, SFTP configuration, and system integrations (MQ, REST APIs).
• Lead technical investigations into client-reported issues, providing root-cause analysis and resolution guidance.
• Define and implement client application configurations and support environment provisioning.
• Document technical implementations and ensure effective handover to application support teams post go-live.
• Collaborate with internal teams including engineering, application management, and product development.
• Provide feedback to product and development teams to support continuous improvement of screening solutions.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong technical background with hands-on problem-solving capability.
• Experience in payment transaction screening and AML environments.
• Working knowledge of Linux / Unix environments and databases (SQL).
• Experience with client-server architectures and web-based applications.
• Knowledge of SFTP, MQ (e.g. WebSphere MQ), and REST API integrations.
• Understanding of payments processing flows, SWIFT messaging, and ISO 20022.
• Ability to explain complex technical and risk-related topics clearly to clients.
• Fluency in English and German is required, with proficiency in French and/or Italian considered an advantage.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or equivalent experience.
• Strong, demonstrated experience within financial services, banking, payments, or regulated fintech environments.

Working Model & Additional Requirements

• Hybrid working model with a minimum of two days per week on-site in Baden.
• Participation in on-call rotation, including potential weekday evenings and weekends.
• Occasional travel within Switzerland for client trainings and workshops.

What We Offer

• A challenging role in an international, client-facing environment.
• Exposure to complex and evolving AML and payments technologies.
• Collaborative team culture with strong technical focus.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we uphold:

·       Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

·       Well-being: Access Confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, find support from our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and a calendar of monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive - Inside and Outside of work.

·       Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits*

·       Sustainability: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.

·       DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, Women@Finastra).

·       Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

·       Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.

*Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique, bringing their own ideas, thoughts, cultural beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences together. We learn from one another, embrace and celebrate our differences, and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

Be unique, be exceptional, and help us make a difference at Finastra!