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Name

Director, Financial Services Risk & Regulatory Consulting

Posting Title

Director, Banking & Payments Consulting

Ref #

2237481

Date Published

Monday, August 31, 2026

City

New York

State

New York

Country

United States

Job Category

Risk Advisory

Advertised Location

US-NY-New York

Working time

Full Time

Description & Requirements

Forvis Mazars is seeking a Director with deep banking payments consulting experience to help grow and lead our Financial Services practice. This role is for an individual who has advised banks, payment networks, and fintech companies on payments strategy, digital assets transformation (stablecoins / tokenized deposits), and operating model modernization.

The Director will serve as a client-facing payments strategist, leading complex advisory engagements across retail and commercial banking payments, while also driving market-facing initiatives, business development, and team leadership.

What You Will Do:

Client Advisory & Engagement Leadership

Lead banking payments advisory engagements, including cards, Fedwire / FedNow, ACH, RTP, SWIFT, digital wallets, and emerging payment & settlement rails
Advise bank executives on payments strategy, modernization roadmaps, and regulatory impacts
Translate complex payments ecosystems into actionable recommendations for executive stakeholders
Serve as the primary relationship owner for select financial institution clients

Payments Strategy & Transformation

Support clients through payments transformation initiatives, including:

Payments and settlements operating model redesign
Vendor and platform strategy (cores, processors, networks, fintech companies)
Product and service innovation within transaction banking

Help clients respond to regulatory, network, and market-driven change impacting payments

Practice Growth & Market Leadership

Drive business development, including opportunity identification, proposal development, and solution shaping
Partner with Financial Services leadership to expand Forvis Mazars’ payments advisory footprint
Contribute to thought leadership, go-to-market offerings, and external market visibility related to payments and transaction banking

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, coach, and develop engagement teams across multiple client engagements
Review and oversee work products to ensure technical quality and consistency
Serve as a mentor for high-potential managers and senior managers within Financial Services

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
10+ years of experience delivering payments related consulting services to global Tier 1 banks and leading financial institutions
Demonstrated expertise across banking payments & settlement systems and products, such as:

ISO 20022
Fedwire / FedNow
Card payments
ACH / RTP / SWIFT
Digital and real-time payments
Merchant and transaction banking services

Proven success leading client-facing advisory engagements
Experience supporting or leading business development and revenue growth

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA, CPA, or relevant certifications
Prior experience at EY, Deloitte, PwC, or KPMG (or Accenture / equivalent consulting firm)

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About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we’re building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being—empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers.

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Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.

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