About the Company ThoughtFocus helps forward looking companies and organizations in the financial services, manufacturing, and higher education/public services sectors innovate and achieve a better future faster. Clients rely on ThoughtFocus for domain expertise, innovation, modernization, and the creative use of emerging technologies. Dedication to client success, deep expertise in leading capabilities in business and technology transformation has been the cornerstone for success to our people, clients, partners and the planet. The world’s most innovative and valuable companies work with ThoughtFocus for their transformation journeys. For 20 years, ThoughtFocus has been the trusted partner for the world’s most admired organizations, solving mission-critical challenges in technology, processes, and cultural transformation. With headquarters in the U.S., the company has more than 3,000+ employees in locations spread across five countries. For more information, please visit the company website The ideal candidate will conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis across various projects to optimize company growth and business. You will manipulate datasets, create financial models, and summarize findings in a succinct manner for client's usage. Key Responsibilities Manage multi-faceted certification projects end-to-end: scope definition, test planning, execution, defect resolution, and successful closure. Collaborate closely with Development, QA, Compliance, and Partner teams to ensure prompt readiness for certification. Lead and Execute EMV L3 Card Brand Certifications with processors / acquirers. Lead and Execute Fleet Card Certifications with processors / acquirers and Card Brands. Lead and Execute Host Message Specification Certifications with various processors / acquirers and Card Brands. Review & prepare Certification results - test cases, logs, evidence, and summary reports. Troubleshoot issues during test execution and coordinate defect triage with engineering and vendor teams. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payment industry standards (e.g., EMVCo, PCI, ISO8583), certification requirements, and ecosystem changes. For senior candidates (5+ years): Lead cross-functional certification teams. Provide mentorship and training to junior analysts. Influence process improvements and certification strategy. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, related technical field, or 3 - 5 years work experience in Card Payment Certifications. Hands-on experience in payments domain with strong exposure to: EMV Certification tools like FIME BTT, ICCSimTMat, or similar. EMV L3 / End-to-End Certification Process Host Message Specification Certifications with Processors and Acquirers Strong understanding of payment transaction flow, ISO8583 messages, EMV technical analysis and problem solving. Good knowledge of payment terminal platforms (POS) and card schemes . Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills. Strong verbal and written communication; ability to work with external stakeholders. Self-driven with strong project ownership , attention to detail , and cross-functional coordination skills . Prior experience in global certification environments is a plus.
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Certification Analyst, EMV