Serve as the overall owner of the card scheme compliance for the GP Issuing Business and associated risks
Oversee a process to ensure the issuing business and its customers are informed of scheme and mandatory changes and assign business owners to ensure compliance
Select proper card products tailored to fintech clients' business needs
Execute activities related to the setup of BINs, Card Types, and Card/Token-related projects with card associations
Download and analyze weekly Card Scheme publications to determine impact on the Issuing business
Translate technical requirements into understandable terms and add context for different audiences
Create and update policies and procedures, design control systems, and establish monitoring frameworks
Identify potential compliance risks, evaluate impact, and develop mitigation strategies
Conduct regular audits and assessments, investigate potential violations, and ensure corrective actions
Maintain accurate records of compliance activities and prepare management reports
Act as point of escalation for Payment Brand related queries, support business units to ensure changes adhere to mandatory Payment Brand rules
Continuously monitor changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards and assess impact
Regularly communicate with internal stakeholders and represent the company with Card Schemes and the wider payment industry
Develop and manage the scheme compliance monitoring plan
Requirements
Good knowledge of relevant laws, rules, and regulations appropriate to the card issuing business
Knowledge and experience of regulatory requirements related to payment services
Thorough knowledge of existing policies and their business relevance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical thinking
Sound judgment and decision-making aligned with the company's strategic direction while maintaining a focus on compliance
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
Demonstrated high standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate staff
3+ years of compliance experience, ideally in the payments sector
University degree
We don't provide visa sponsorship for this role (must have right to work in the stated location)