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Finastra

Principal SME, ACH

Finastra

. Provide governance and expert oversight for the end-to-end GPP ACH solution .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in ACH processing and NACHA regulations, providing governance and oversight for ACH solutions while effectively engaging with stakeholders at all levels. Capable of leading cross-functional teams in implementing ACH projects and facilitating knowledge transfer.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Senior ACH Domain ExpertiseNACHA Market ExperienceLead Business AnalystAccredited ACH Professional (AAP)ACH Implementation Leadership

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Hard Skills
ACH ProcessingNACHA RulesBusiness Requirements WritingUser Stories DevelopmentFunctional Solutions DesignStakeholder EngagementKnowledge Transfer DevelopmentConsulting Activities LeadershipCross-Functional Team CollaborationStatus Reporting
Soft Skills
CoachingNegotiationInfluencing StakeholdersAnticipating Industry IssuesDecision-Making Support
Tools & Technologies
Finastra GPP ProductACH Platforms
Certifications & Qualifications
Accredited ACH Professional (AAP)Business Analyst Certification
Industry Keywords
ACH SolutionsTier 0–2 BanksGlobal Team EnvironmentIndustry Best PracticesCustomer Deployment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide governance and expert oversight for the end-to-end GPP ACH solution
  • Provide subject matter expertise and best-practice guidelines for utilizing and implementing ACH for Tier 0–2 banks
  • Coach and direct delivery teams on ACH implementation
  • Align customer requirements with standard industry practice and Finastra’s GPP product
  • Write detailed business requirements, user stories, and functional solutions
  • Participate in customer requirements-analysis workshops
  • Transfer knowledge to customers and internal stakeholders
  • Serve as the focal point for internal teams on ACH flows, usage, and industry best practices
  • Provide status reporting to stakeholders at different levels
  • Negotiate with and influence key internal and external stakeholders
  • Lead consulting activities throughout software delivery and implementation from design through customer deployment

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
  • Senior ACH domain expertise with hands-on experience in the NACHA market
  • Ability to engage with bank stakeholders up to C-level
  • Demonstrated success as a lead business analyst leading and implementing ACH projects in a global, cross-functional team environment
  • Deep practical expertise in ACH processing, NACHA rules, terminology, and operating models
  • Proven experience leading or supporting ACH implementations on GPP and/or leading ACH platforms in the US market
  • Ability to coach and act as a subject matter expert on NACHA-related topics
  • Ability to develop material for knowledge transfer and training purposes
  • Ability to anticipate NACHA business and industry issues and recommend large-scale product, process, or service improvements
  • Ability to provide authoritative advice in the area of specialty and help structure management decision making
  • Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) certification highly preferred
  • Business analyst certification is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups
  • Monthly well-being events and initiatives
  • Medical, life, and disability insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Lifestyle and other benefits
  • Paid time off for volunteering
  • Donation-matching opportunities
  • Inclusion communities, including Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra
  • Online learning and accredited courses through the Skills & Career Navigator tool
  • Global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates
  • Regular employee surveys