Do you want to be part of the development of pan-Nordic payments and shaping the future of payments in the Nordic region?
Join us at the forefront of the Nordic financial landscape. The Nordic Payments Council (NPC) seeks a collaborative and responsive Payment Specialist to be part of the development of pan-Nordic payment infrastructure and influence the future of payments in our region. If you are excited about leveraging your skills to impact Nordic payments, this role is for you.
About the Role
In the role as Payment Specialist, you play a critical role with the primary responsibility of supporting the Scheme Managers in various working groups, support groups, and task forces. You will be co-chairing the task force responsible for implementation guidelines and assist in the development of the NPC Schemes as well as supporting the Scheme Managers in the creation of decision material for the Scheme Management Committee. Further you will assist in the production of NPC documents, such as new or updated implementation guidelines, clarification papers, additional rules, and payments rules.
What We Offer
You are offered an unique opportunity to be part of the development and management of pan-Nordic payment- and payment related schemes that facilitate and contribute to harmonized payments within the Nordic countries. You will gain access to a vast network encompassing all Nordic banks and other relevant actors throughout Europe. In this position you will report to the Secretary General of the NPC, and are based at the NPC’s office in central Stockholm.
Qualifications and Personal Qualities
- A minimum of a few years of experience in the field of interbank payments
- Solid knowledge of payment standards/formats, including ISO20022, SEPA, and a basic understanding of proprietary formats used in Norway (NO), Denmark (DK), and Sweden (SE), as well as API
- Experience in payments processing and services in the Nordics, including familiarity with SWIFT services
- Preferred experience in working with common issues faced by banks, with a cooperative approach
- Capability to establish and maintain the structure and format required for the work
- Excellent communication skills in English and a Nordic language, both verbally and in writing
- Possession of a relevant academic degree
- Ability to take on tasks and demonstrate progress, even when dealing with complex issues and multiple stakeholders
- Highly cooperative, responsive, and diplomatic, while maintaining integrity
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Analytical thinking and ability to work quickly
- Genuine passion for the field of payments
Application
In this recruitment process Nordic Payments Council are collaborating with Skoog Stjerna. You apply by using the “Apply now” function below. If you believe you are the right fit for this role and want to shape the future of payments in the Nordic region, we welcome you to apply today. Do so by submitting your application – consisting of your CV and a brief motivation of why you are the right person for this role – as soon as possible. The selection process is ongoing. We look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions about the position, contact Valter Stjerna at phone number +46 733 40 09 04.
About Nordic Payments Council
Nordic Payments Council is a non-profit that manages Nordic payment- and payment related schemes for safe and sustainable multicurrency payments in the Nordic countries, contributing to harmonized payments in the region. It updates schemes regularly by involving all stakeholders transparently and follows SEPA payment schemes for market relevance and technological progress. NPC consists of Nordic bankers’ associations, banks, and payment institutions covered by the PSD2 directive, and it maintains a transparent process that involves all stakeholders to facilitate a stronger integration between the Nordic currencies and the euro-zone in the payments area.