Senior Payments Solution Specialist

Steinbach Credit Union • Steinbach, MB

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Steinbach Credit Union (SCU) is seeking a Senior Payments Solution Specialist to join their Information Technology team. This role is responsible for shaping and leading SCU's payments technology roadmap, architecture, and integration approach. The specialist will support payment modernization initiatives, including Consumer-Driven Finance, Real-Time Rail, Interac e-Transfer, payment integrations, core banking payment capabilities, and related digital banking services. The position involves collaboration across business, technology, security, operations, vendors, and industry partners to translate payment opportunities into practical, secure, and reliable solutions that enhance the experience of SCU members and staff. The role can be based in Winnipeg, MB, Steinbach, MB, or performed remotely from anywhere in Canada, with hybrid work arrangements also available.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Technology, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 7-9 years of experience in technology, banking, financial services, payments, solution architecture, systems integration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting enterprise technology solutions and system integrations, including APIs, core banking platforms, digital channels, and third-party applications.
• Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies, requirements gathering, technical documentation, operational support, incident management, and problem resolution processes.
• Knowledge of the Canadian payments’ ecosystem, including financial institutions, payment processors, payment networks, fintechs, and related regulatory environments.
• Familiarity with payments modernization initiatives and technologies such as Consumer-Driven Finance, Real-Time Rail, Interac e-Transfer, ISO 20022, digital banking platforms, fraud prevention solutions, and payment operations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze business and technical requirements, troubleshoot complex integration challenges, and develop practical, effective solutions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and influence technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and senior leaders.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering business value.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Fiserv DNA, VeriPark/VeriChannel, Salesforce, Microsoft Azure, API management platforms, enterprise integration technologies, or data platforms is considered an asset.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, ITIL, TOGAF, Microsoft Azure, business continuity/resiliency credentials, or payments-related certifications are considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis, design, implementation, and enhancement of payment solutions to support SCU's strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain payment architectures, integrations, APIs, data exchanges, and operational workflows across internal and external platforms.
• Monitor emerging payment technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Act as the organization's subject matter expert on payments modernization initiatives, including Real-Time Rail, Consumer-Driven Finance, ISO 20022, and related industry developments.
• Collaborate with business, technology, operations, risk, compliance, security, and vendor partners to successfully deliver payment initiatives.
• Assess solution impacts, operational dependencies, risks, and implementation requirements to support informed decision-making.
• Ensure payment solutions meet enterprise standards for security, resilience, supportability, auditability, and regulatory compliance.
• Support project delivery activities including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, implementation, and transition to operations.
• Facilitate stakeholder and vendor collaboration to resolve issues, manage dependencies, and achieve project objectives.
• Contribute to incident management, root cause analysis, business continuity planning, disaster recovery, and continuous improvement activities.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities and recommend solutions that enhance member experience, operational efficiency, and business value.
• Represent SCU in industry working groups, partner discussions, and payments modernization initiatives while building strong relationships across the payments ecosystem.
• Develop and maintain SCU's payments roadmap to support organizational growth, innovation, and long-term strategic objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary based on skills and experience
• Variable compensation
• Matched pension plan
• Extended medical, dental, vision benefits (100% of premiums paid by SCU)
• Health spending account
• Critical Illness insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance programs
• Employee Banking benefits (free chequing account, low interest MasterCard, bonus rate on deposit and lending products)
• Opportunities for professional development
• Clothing allowance
• Free parking at all locations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree