Regulatory Compliance Associate Analyst

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

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.

• Testing controls that are being performed by wider business first line teams as well as compliance teams.
• Assisting with enhancing First Line of Defence (FLOD) and Monitoring Frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Monitoring that risks are being adequately managed.
• Monitoring performance and consistencies across the function and feeding back to the Manager and/or Senior Manager.
• Acting as a catalyst for change and improvement in testing.
• Supporting on regulatory compliance reporting.
• Contributing to design, implementation, and on-going reviews (as necessary) of regulatory compliance.
• Contributing to the creation of new monitoring processes, process maps and documenting new procedures where necessary.
• Assisting with formulation of management information and regular reporting, including but not limited to, local dashboard and metric reporting on compliance findings and progress with projects.
• Contributing to the continuous promotion of a strong culture of compliance, including assisting with  delivery of any necessary training and communications.
• Contributing towards the ongoing development  of effective relationships between all relevant Visa Payments teams and their relevant counterparts within the wider Visa organisation

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

What we’re after…
Essential:
• A good understanding of core pillars of effective regulatory compliance programmes.
• Experience on previously working with a monitoring framework program and testing compliance controls within the Audit, QA, Risk or Regulatory compliance space.
• A strong team player with a positive attitude, who has attention to detail and shows initiative.
• Able to take a flexible and agile approach and respond to changing priorities. A clear communicator, with a high standard of written English.
• Strong analytical skills as relating to documentation, process and stakeholder understanding.
• Confidence to interview stakeholders and process owners and providing constructive feedback.
• Ability to work creatively with strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and demands.

Desirable:
• At least 2 years’ regulatory compliance experience with a financial services or cross border payments institution.
• Recognised compliance qualification (ICA , similar or equivalent).
• Adept at working independently and multi-tasking.
• Bachelor’s degree in law or similar is advantageous.
• Basic working knowledge and understanding of UK Regulatory landscape and regulations such as: Payment Services Regulations, Wire Transfer Regulations, Bribery Act, Criminal Fi-nances Act etc.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.