Senior Payments & Compliance Analyst

Leap

Senior Payments & Compliance Analyst at Leap ensuring compliance across SaaS platform and embedded payments. Collaborating with various teams to drive initiatives while managing risks and operational execution.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own day-to-day compliance for Leap’s SaaS platform and Leap Pay, including PCI-DSS, SOC 2, GDPR/CCPA, state money transmitter licensing, BSA/AML, and other relevant regulations
Monitor regulatory changes and proactively implement updates across the core SaaS platform and embedded payments workflows
Lead end-to-end RFP processes for new payment processors, gateways, -as-a-Service providers (in parallel with our existing JustiFi relationship)
Manage vendor onboarding, API integration, sandbox testing, Level 3 data submission, Same-Day ACH configuration, and technical documentation for Leap Pay
Build and maintain compliance documentation, risk assessments, vendor scorecards, policies, and operational playbooks
Create and own key payments and compliance dashboards (BPS, effective rates, ACH cap impact, Amex pass-through, attrition sensitivity, compliance metrics, etc.)
Partner with Engineering and Product to support integration of new payment capabilities and phased platform migrations
Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities early; coordinate with Legal, Finance, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to resolve or mitigate them
Support board-level and executive reporting on overall compliance posture, vendor performance, and Leap Pay financial/operational impact

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 – 7 years of experience in compliance, payments operations, embedded payments, or SaaS compliance/operations
Strong understanding of payment processing (card, ACH, high-ticket CNP, interchange, Level 3 data, Same-Day ACH, PayFac models)
Proven experience leading vendor RFPs, due diligence, contract negotiations, or complex integrations
Excellent analytical and modeling skills (advanced Excel/Google Sheets required; SQL or BI tools a plus)
Detail-oriented with strong process and project management skills
Ability to translate complex regulatory and technical concepts into clear, actionable plans for engineering and business teams
Low-ego collaborator who can influence Legal, Engineering, Product, and Finance partners
Comfort using modern tools (including AI) to accelerate research, documentation, and analysis
Experience in home improvement, home services, or construction tech is a strong plus
Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Information Systems, or related field preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Affordable Health & Wellness Coverage – comprehensive and competitive benefits package, starting the first of the month following your hire date.
Invest in Your Future – 401(k) company match to help you build financial security.
Time to Recharge – We believe time to rest and recharge matters. Leap offers a Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy, 10 paid sick days, and 8 paid company holidays.
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – resources to support your mental health, financial well-being, and everyday challenges.
Exclusive Discounts with LifeMart (via ADP) – save on groceries, restaurants, entertainment, pet insurance, cell phones, child care, and more!
MoveSpring Wellness App – stay active and engaged with company step challenges, workout content, meditation tools, and wellness blogs for a healthier you!
Culture & Team-Building Activities – we love to connect, celebrate, and grow together through team events, fun challenges, and company traditions like our Annual Summit!

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Hard Skills & Tools

compliancepayments operationsembedded paymentsSaaS compliancepayment processingadvanced ExcelGoogle SheetsSQLBI toolsvendor RFPs

Soft Skills

analytical skillsmodeling skillsdetail-orientedprocess managementproject managementcollaborationinfluencecommunicationproblem-solvingadaptability