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Payment, Cards, Lending & FinTech Segment Leader - Domestic U.S. location

NTT DATA, Inc., Plano, TX, United States


Date:

Apr 14, 2026

Company:

NTT DATA Services

We are currently seeking a Payment, Cards, Lending & FinTech Segment Leader - Domestic U.S. location to join our team in Plano, Texas (US‑TX), United States (US).

The Payments, Cards, Lending & FinTech Segment Leader serves as the primary relationship and business owner for a portfolio of NTT DATA Banking and Financial Services clients across a designated regional territory. This executive leadership role drives customer satisfaction, revenue expansion, and account profitability while shaping the future growth of the segment.

With deep domain expertise across Payments & Cards, Consumer and Commercial Lending, and the FinTech ecosystem, the Segment Leader oversees complex, multi‑service client engagements with a strong emphasis on P&L ownership, strategic growth, service excellence, and long‑term client success.

The role partners closely with Client Executives and cross‑functional NTT DATA teams—including Consulting, Digital, Applications, Cloud, Data, BPO, Infrastructure, and Security—to deliver differentiated outcomes and position NTT DATA as a trusted transformation partner.

Success is measured by segment growth, profitability, client satisfaction, and strategic account penetration.

Strategic Leadership & Growth

Lead a portfolio of Payments, Cards, Lending, and FinTech clients, defining and executing segment‑level growth strategies.

Own P&L performance, margin optimization, and long‑term commercial success for the segment.

Anticipate market shifts across embedded finance, real‑time payments, digital lending, and FinTech partnerships.

Client‑Centric Executive Engagement

Serve as executive sponsor for strategic clients, fostering trusted C‑suite relationships.

Align client engagement strategies with business priorities across issuance, acquiring, credit products, lending platforms, and FinTech innovation.

Drive outcome‑based conversations focused on transformation, not just service delivery.

Business Development & Go‑to‑Market Leadership

Build and execute integrated go‑to‑market strategies for Payments, Cards, Lending, and FinTech solutions.

Partner across a highly matrixed organization to identify cross‑sell and whitespace opportunities.

Shape propositions around digital payments, credit modernization, lending transformation, and FinTech enablement.

Build, lead, and scale a high‑performing segment team of Client Executives.

Coach leaders on strategic account planning, executive presence, and complex deal structuring.

Establish a culture of accountability for growth, profitability, and delivery excellence.

Collaborate with NTT DATA Lines‑of‑Business to expand and differentiate offerings across:

Digital Payments & Cards Platforms

Lending & Credit Modernization

FinTech Integration & Embedded Finance

Cloud, Data, AI, and Security

BPO and Managed Services

Position NTT DATA as a strategic partner of choice for banks, lenders, and FinTechs.

Delivery Governance & Escalation Management

Provide senior oversight for delivery quality and client satisfaction.

Act as the executive escalation point for complex programs and critical client issues.

Ensure commitments are met while strengthening long‑term relationships.

Qualifications

15+ years of experience in IT Services, Advisory, or Consulting within Banking, Lending, Payments, and FinTech.

12+ years leading client engagement or account teams with P&L responsibility, revenue growth, and delivery accountability.

10+ years of deep domain expertise across:

Payments & Cards (issuing, acquiring, processing)

Consumer and Commercial Lending

Credit Platforms and Digital Lending

Strong understanding of the FinTech landscape, including embedded finance, partnerships, APIs, and digital‑native platforms.

Proven ability to operate at the C‑suite level and lead complex, matrixed global teams.

Why Join NTT DATA? This role offers the opportunity to shape the Payments, Cards, Lending & FinTech segment, lead high‑impact business strategies, and contribute to the success of industry‑leading financial services clients. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for building high‑value relationships, driving business transformation, and leading teams to success, we encourage you to apply.

NTT DATA is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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