Network Compliance Senior Manager

About this role

The Network Compliance Senior Manager will perform a key role in the second line of defence for network and merchant businesses to help implement the framework for the network compliance program. The role forms part of a team responsible for delivering effective challenge and compliance advice for business processes worldwide, as well as serving as a subject matter expert to ensure the development of the network compliance program aligns with the company's broader enterprise risk management framework.

The role will suit a highly motivated Compliance professional with excellent organizational, leadership and communication skills. You will be exposed to senior business leaders and have the opportunity to work with executives to create and implement innovative solutions to identify and mitigate potential risks to the business.

What you'll do:

• Utilizing subject matter expertise, provide advice and effective challenge on the compliance risks impacting the network and merchant businesses through both formal and informal engagements.
• Develop expert-level understanding of network and merchant business processes.
• Proactively identify trends in business data and demonstrate appreciation of network payments compliance risks, including emerging external risks.
• Maintain subject matter expertise in the broader payments industry and applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Collaborate with first and second line functions to analyse the existing risk management program framework and applicability to the network and merchant services business; educate and influence risk management colleagues and senior leaders with respect to nuanced or specialized considerations, as necessary.
• Develop strong relationships with Business Risk, Legal, and Audit peers to support the ongoing network compliance integration

Candidate requirements:

• A compliance specific skillset/knowledge
• Significant experience in legal, compliance, or risk management OR relevant regulatory experience in consumer financial services or payments industry
• Understanding of key regulatory requirements and three lines of defence risk management framework
• Successful track record of thriving in both a highly regulated industry and a fast paced, entrepreneurial, and dynamic environment
• Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset with solid teamwork skills; ability to build and leverage the capabilities of a high-performing team
• Ability to balance operating independently with appropriate escalation and interaction with senior leadership

What's in it for you

• Flexible hybrid working
• High performers receive strong and diverse career progression, with the business investing heavily in developing great people through training programmes (and appropriate external providers)
• Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave