Regulatory Compliance Officer

  • Full-time
  • Job Family Group: Legal

Company Description

Fascinated by the future and captivated by technology?

Smart, driven and want to make a difference in the world?

You’ll fit right in.

Join a diverse team at Visa, where your individuality fits right in. We can provide the opportunity to shape the payments experience globally. Together, let’s transform the way the world pays.

Think you know us?

Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure digital payment network that enables individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.

Individuality fuels our brand and our global team – we’re proud that we are a talented team of 15,000 individuals with unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. Therefore, we understand that you are much more than your day job. We encourage quality of life outside of the office, whether it’s taking advantage of agile work schedules or our wellness programs, Visa respects and encourages meaningful work/life balance for everyone.

So, if you’re not satisfied with the status quo, we can satisfy your desire to explore new territory, giving you the runway to really make an impact, whilst connecting you with teams around the world in a truly inclusive culture that celebrates our uniqueness.

If you think you could support Visa as a Regulatory Compliance Officer, we want to hear from you – together, let’s make Visa a great place to work.

Job Description

What’s it all about?

The purpose of the Compliance Function is to assist senior management to effectively manage designated risks, and to support the business by being an expert trusted advisor, overseeing a robust, integrated and effective risk control framework.

Compliance has a remit to develop, implement, oversee and report on a compliance-risk control framework, working closely with the Visa Payments Risk Compliance (VPRC) board sub-committee.

The compliance-risk control framework will include (but not necessarily be limited to) financial crime compliance and regulatory compliance. Focus is on:

  • AML, CTF & Sanctions
  • Payment Services
  • Anti-Bribery and Anti-corruption
  • Criminal Finances Act
  • Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
  • Wire Transfer Regulations

Visa Payments Limited has an exciting opportunity to join the Compliance Function as the Regulatory Compliance Officer.

What we expect of you, day to day

In this role you will be primarily responsible for assisting implementation and ongoing monitoring of adherence with compliance controls associated with the regulatory compliance obligations of Visa Payment Limited. Primary focus is on (but not limited to) Payment Services Regulations, Wire Transfer Regulations, Bribery Act, Criminal Finances Act and their application.

  • Assisting the business and Regulatory Compliance Director in building out a First Line of Defence (FLOD) and Monitoring Framework to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

  • Monitoring that risks are being adequately managed.

  • Designing and implementing second line of defence (SLOD) in consultation with wider compliance team and first line of defence stakeholders.

  • Contributing to design, implementation and on-going reviews (as necessary) of regulatory compliance.

  • Responsible for developing effective relationships between all relevant Visa Payments teams and their relevant counterparts within the wider Visa organisation.

  • Supporting the Regulatory Compliance Director as required on this project and any other ad hoc regulatory compliance projects.

  • Supporting the Regulatory Compliance Director in creation of new monitoring processes, process maps and documenting new procedures.

  • Formulation of management information and regular reporting, including but not limited to, local dashboard and metric reporting on compliance findings and progress with projects.

  • Responsible for promoting and embedding a culture of compliance, including delivery of any necessary training and communications.

Qualifications

What we’re after…

Essential:

  • A good understanding of core pillars of effective regulatory compliance programmes and relevant regulation and legislation.

  • Regulatory compliance experience within Financial Services or cross border payments institution.

  • Recognised compliance qualification (ICA or similar) and/or educated to degree level.

  • Knowledge and understanding of Payment Services Regulations, Wire Transfer Regulations, Bribery Act, Criminal Finances Act and their application.

  • A strong team player with a positive attitude, who has attention to detail and shows initiative.

  • A clear communicator, with a high standard of written English.

Desirable:

  • Experience on previously implementing a monitoring framework program.

  • Able to take a flexible and agile approach and respond to changing priorities.

  • Adept at working independently and multi-tasking.

Additional Information

Think you have what it takes?

If you are interested in a career that will challenge and inspire you – we’d love to hear from you!

Diversity & Inclusion

Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere, is not only our brand promise, it’s the foundation of our company culture. We foster a feeling of connectedness in the workplace, support diversity of thought, culture and background, fight for important initiatives like Equal Pay and actively work to eliminate unconscious biases that hold us all back.

By leveraging the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our worldwide teams, Visa is a better place to work and a better business partner to our clients.

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