Senior Manager, Payments Compliance
Core
Lead enterprise compliance for a regulated payment processing and acquiring organization, ensuring adherence to card network, sponsor bank, and regulatory requirements.
Role type
Senior Manager, Payments Compliance
Builds
Compliance policies, procedures, controls, and monitoring programs for acquiring and payment processing activities
Domain
Payments, Financial Services, Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Card network rules (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover), Sponsor bank oversight, NACHA regulations, PCI DSS, AML/BSA compliance, Merchant acquiring operations, Risk management, Audit leadership, Team management, Regulatory interpretation
Preferred skills
Leadership in compliance/risk/payments teams, Strategic relationship management with regulators and partners
Technologies
None explicitly listed as tools/frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead enterprise compliance function ensuring adherence to card network and regulatory requirements; Partner with risk, product, and legal teams to mitigate compliance risks; Manage relationships with card networks, banks, and regulators; Oversee AML/BSA, ABAC, FCPA, and sanctions compliance; Develop and govern compliance policies and monitoring programs; Lead internal and external audits and regulatory inquiries; Establish compliance training programs; Provide reporting to executive leadership on compliance metrics and risks; Monitor evolving regulations and industry guidance; Lead, mentor, and develop compliance personnel; Conduct compliance risk assessments; Drive continuous improvement in compliance oversight; Administer third-party agent and partner oversight programs; Oversee transaction data integrity and settlement compliance; Coordinate implementation of regulatory changes; Advise leadership on compliance implications of strategic initiatives.
