About the role
Role Overview We are looking for a dynamic Solutions professional with strong experience in Card Issing and Cross-Border Payment ecosystems to drive the global expansion of RuPay International. This role will focus on deploying end-to-end issuing and acceptance stacks in international markets. The ideal candidate will own the end-to-end solutioning, design, and execution lifecycle, working closely with global partners, issuers, processors, and internal teams to deliver scalable payment solutions.
Key Responsibilities 1. Solutioning & Partner Engagement
- Lead early-stage discussions with internal stakeholders and international partners (Central banks, processors, networks) to understand requirements.
- Drive solution design workshops for RuPay International issuing stack deployments in foreign markets.
- Own client interactions for card issuing and acceptance use cases.
2. End-to-End Solution Ownership
- Define solution architecture, scope, timelines, and delivery plans for international deployments.
- Ensure seamless integration across issuer processors, schemes, APIs, and settlement systems.
3. Cross-Border Payments Expertise
- Analyze and design payment flows involving:
o Card issuing (authorization, clearing, settlement) o FX conversion and multi-currency handling o Cross-border settlement cycles and reconciliation
- Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (India + destination market).
4. Technical Solution Design
- Translate business requirements into detailed solution designs and API-based architectures.
- Design integrations with issuers, acquirers, payment processors, switches, and global networks.
- Provide clear articulation of technical workflows to non-technical stakeholders.
5. Program Execution & Coordination
- Work cross-functionally with product, technology, operations, risk, and compliance teams.
- Manage dependencies, risks, and ensure timely go-live in international markets.
- Track and monitor implementation metrics:
o Transaction success rates o SLAs and uptime o Settlement & reconciliation accuracy 6. Growth & Expansion
- Identify and enable new outbound corridors and international markets for RuPay acceptance and issuing.
- Collaborate with business development and fintech partnership teams to onboard global partners.
- Support market entry strategies and localization of payment solutions.
7. Documentation & Testing
- Create comprehensive:
o Solution documents o Process flows o API specifications o Integration playbooks
- Develop test cases, test conditions, and test strategy documents for deployments.
- Ensure end-to-end UAT readiness and certification for partner integrations.
Skills & Qualifications Experience
- 7-10 years of experience in BFSI/Payment’s domain, with strong exposure to:
o Card issuing ecosystem (mandatory) o Payment networks, processors, and PSPs
- Hands-on experience in international payment deployments or scheme integrations preferred.
Domain Expertise
- Deep understanding of:
o Card issuing lifecycle (authorization, clearing, settlement) o Cross-border payment flows and FX mechanics o India outbound payment ecosystem (iUPI, RuPay, remittances)
- Working knowledge of:
o iUPI, NEFT, RTGS, SWIFT, ISO 8583/ISO 20022 o Reconciliation and settlement systems Technical & Solutioning Skills
- Strong experience in:
o API-based integrations and payment switch connectivity o System analysis and payment flow design
- Ability to deep dive into technical integrations and translate into business-ready solutions.
Program & Stakeholder Management
- Proven ability to manage:
o Cross-functional teams o Multiple external partners (banks, fintechs, processors)
- Strong problem-solving and structured solutioning mindset.
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills
- Ability to simplify complex payment architectures for diverse stakeholders
- Strong ownership and execution focus
Tools & Documentation
- Proficiency in:
o PowerPoint (solution presentations) o Excel (tracking, analysis) o Documentation tools (BRD, FRD, API specs) Good to Have
- Experience with RuPay / National payment scheme deployments
- Exposure to international card scheme rollouts
- Familiarity with AI-driven solutioning or analytics in payments