Regulatory Compliance Analyst

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services.  Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results.  We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions.  Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Compliance Manager role is to manage and maintain a regulatory compliance framework, promoting a compliance culture across the business.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary

• Conduct periodic 2nd line monitoring reviews as detailed in the Compliance Monitoring Programme on a variety of 1st line activities performed by the business to ensure various regulatory requirements are being adhered to (ie. the Anti-Money Laundering policy), these will include monitoring activities like the following, but not exhaustive to:

• Newly onboarded applications by various sales channels

• Amendments to existing customer information

• Financial loss reviews as a result of a customer complaint

• Create and maintain the Monthly Information pack (reporting) as a result of the monitoring activities completed, this would include summarising how effectively the business units maintain controls and procedures to ensure regulatory standards are met and good customer outcomes are achieved

• Build relationships with key internal departments across the group; this will include when delivering feedback to departments on the results of the monitoring completed

• Assist and work closely with the Regulatory Compliance team members, provide support where required

• Coordinate and liaise with various business areas and individuals to obtain accurate information for regulatory returns with the support of Compliance team members

• Maintain current knowledge of relevant regulatory changes, and recommend improvements where required

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS or ABILITIES / BEHAVIOUR)

• An understanding of relevant financial regulatory laws, rules and regulations as appropriate to the card acquiring business and apply them to the business (including Anti-Money Laundering)
• Experience within a second line function or monitoring function would be advantageous
• Financial/Regulatory compliance related qualifications advantageous but not essential
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to objectively assess compliance standards within the business and make suitable recommendations
• Sound reasoning and decision making
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proven excellent IT literacy skills, including knowledge of using Google software
• Demonstrate highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behaviour
• Flexibility to work UK hours - preferably 9am - 5pm (GMT)

QUALIFICATIONS

• The ICA certificate in compliance (desirable)
• Willingness to undertake professional qualifications (desirable)

Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.