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Job Description

Senior/Lead Consultant, Payments Fime is a globally recognised international player providing deep expertise across digital payments, mobility services, and digital identity. We work with leading organisations worldwide to solve complex challenges, identify emerging opportunities, and future-proof their strategies. Our team of 900+ experts operates in over 20 locations around the globe, delivering solutions that support millions of transactions every day, across global markets. What sets us apart is our values: we are curious, creative, and highly collaborative, with a strong commitment to integrity - we do the right thing for our clients, our people, and our shareholders. At Fime, the work is varied and intellectually stimulating. No two days are the same, and you will be surrounded by smart, engaged colleagues who value learning and continuous improvement. Making innovation possible. Making the world work. Consult Hyperion – Consulting by Fime: Following the acquisition of Consult Hyperion in 2024, the consulting arm of Fime is now Consult Hyperion. Consult Hyperion’s mission is to provide subject matter expertise in the fields of Payments, Smart Mobility and Digital Identity, in line with Fime’s existing services. Today, Consult Hyperion supports clients around the world through its team of more than 100 consultants and contractors, combining consulting, market insight, and deep domain expertise. MISSION The Senior / Lead Consultant will advise clients with strong expertise in payments, supporting them on topics such as payment systems, schemes, and technologies, as well as business strategy and decision-making. The role involves leading or contributing to consulting engagements, collaborating with cross-functional teams, supporting sales and presales activities, and developing innovative solutions to address complex challenges within the payments ecosystem. ACTIVITIES Lead and contribute to the analysis of complex business and technical requirements, translating them into clear, actionable recommendations Own and manage workstreams, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines, budget, and quality standards, while proactively addressing risks and defining mitigation plans when needed Collaborate closely with client stakeholders and internal teams, building strong relationships and ensuring alignment across multiple functions Contribute to or lead the definition of project scope, estimates, and delivery approaches, ensuring solutions are realistic, scalable, and aligned with client needs Support and shape proposals, including the development of tailored solutions and delivery models, and contribute to or deliver client presentations Act as a trusted advisor to clients by providing expert guidance on payment technologies, industry standards, and best practices Drive or contribute to innovation within projects, leveraging domain expertise to introduce new ideas, methodologies, and improvements Promote best practices and ensure adherence to relevant standards, governance, and quality frameworks Share knowledge within the team and support the development of colleagues, including mentoring more junior consultants when relevant JOB EXPERIENCE 5 to 10 years of experience in the payments technologies field Strong experience within technical consulting, business consulting or certification and testing activities Experience of regulated sectors and/or public sector KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Completed Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field Strong understanding of trends and regulations to guide complex consulting engagements Ability of analyzing complex requirements and generate actionable recommendations Structured problem-solving approach through research and innovation Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present documentation and influence decision making Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills Fluency in English, additional languages are a welcome advantage Contract: Permanent, full-time contract Starting date: Asap Location: Leiden, NL (Hybrid)

Core Responsibilities

Advise clients on payment systems, schemes, technologies, and business strategy, while leading or contributing to consulting engagements and managing workstreams. Develop actionable recommendations and tailored solutions, support proposals and presentations, ensure quality and standards, and share expertise with clients and colleagues.

Requirements

Requires 5 to 10 years of experience in payment technologies and strong experience in technical consulting, business consulting, or certification and testing, ideally in regulated or public-sector environments. A degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field is required, along with strong analytical, communication, presentation, and Microsoft Office skills; fluency in English is required.