Scheme Compliance Function Lead
Core
Leading issuer-side scheme compliance and card disputes frameworks across Visa and Mastercard programs to ensure Wise's card issuance operations remain compliant, secure, and scalable.
Role type
Senior IC Scheme Compliance Function Lead
Builds
Robust control frameworks, operational governance, and scalable processes for card issuance and dispute management.
Domain
Fintech / Payments / Card Issuance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Issuer-side scheme compliance leadership, Visa/Mastercard program expertise, Card disputes management, Supply chain oversight (processors, tokenization, 3DS), Audit readiness, Strategic planning, Team leadership, External negotiation
Preferred skills
Fintech/banking/payments background, Experience coaching specialists, Building automated dashboards and playbooks
Technologies
Visa, Mastercard, 3DS, Tokenization tools, Dispute management systems
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a 1–3 year Spend Scheme Compliance strategy; Act as accountable leader for issuer-side scheme topics including BIN management and rule interpretations; Manage and develop a team of Compliance Product Specialists; Own Card Disputes Compliance end-to-end; Lead launch integrity for new issuance initiatives; Oversee scheme compliance across the issuer supply chain; Establish early-warning monitoring programs for scheme KPIs; Lead high-stakes negotiations with Visa and Mastercard; Design and maintain a robust control framework; Drive continuous improvement via scalable mechanisms.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC