CDD High Risk Vertical Analyst in Birmingham

Overview

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a CDD High Risk Vertical Analyst to join our ever evolving Compliance and Risk Enablement team and help shape the future of global commerce.

Location: Birmingham Office, Hybrid Working option available, rotational shift pattern between 8am - 8pm Monday to Friday.

What you'll own

• Perform due diligence reviews across high-risk sectors including Cryptocurrency, Gambling, Marketplaces, Money Transmission and Payment Facilitators, amongst others.
• Drive strategic partnerships to accelerate growth and mitigate risk across our Enterprise portfolio.
• Manage relationships with business leaders, legal, compliance and external merchants.
• Collaborate with 2nd line Compliance, Risk and Legal to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practice whilst managing operational impact for both tactical and strategic initiatives.
• Identify complexities in high-risk models and ensure the right skills, tools, and analytical methods are used for onboarding.
• Support the development of compliance and risk frameworks to enhance operational efficiency. This includes contribution to, or where necessary the creation of, practical controls and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate with commercial teams to identify and assess operational challenges related to Merchant growth, including monitoring and reporting. Balancing commercial objectives whilst maintaining operational adherence.
• Support and implement key initiatives across impacted Operational business units.

Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain an open and positive relationship with internal and external stakeholders, as necessary.
• Create a customer-focused culture that has a clear understanding of risk and an innovative can-do mindset that achieves both the regulatory objectives and a good customer experience.

Training and Development

• Where necessary, attend and contribute to relevant meetings, such as those focused on risk and compliance to represent and understand the operational impact for strategic initiatives.
• Keep up with global regulatory changes to better understand operational risks.

What you'll bring

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a compliance or risk management.
• A demonstrable understanding of legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to customer due diligence, Wolfsberg industry standards & card network rules.
• Experience in the payments industry.
• Knowledge of high-risk vertical regulations such as gambling, payment facilitators, cryptocurrency and money transmission.
• You have a strong practical understanding of the importance of a rigorous control environment.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to identify, mitigate and communicate risks and issues that could impact the organisation and the customer experience.
• Ability to build a positive culture of continuous improvement and learning, encouraging professional development opportunities and knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, ensuring effective communication and alignment.
• Highly analytical and strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.

Benefits

• My Health: Medical coverage that supports you and your family's well-being.
• My Money: Base salary, potential bonuses and/or equity awards.
• My Lifestyle: Annual Wellness Week with an extra paid day off.
• My Family: Family inclusion community support.
• My Time Off: Paid time off and public holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.