CardSchemes Compliance Manager

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🚀 CardSchemes Compliance Manager
🌍 Remote/United Kingdom or EU Preferred (relocation to EU (CY, LV) or UK possible)

🏢 About the role

The ideal candidate possesses basic regulatoryexpertise, and deep knowledge on Card Schemes regulations (Visa and Mastercard).Ideally, knowledge on UK EMI regulations is good to have, along with a strongtrack record in payment risk and compliance teams in fast-paced, high-growthenvironments. Both high risk merchant and wider low & mid risk) experiencesare needed.

🛠 Key Responsibilities

Card Schemes Risk Management
• Support projects from major card schemes POV (Visa, Mastercard) on all risk and compliance matters.
• Monitor, interpret, and implement evolving Card Scheme regulations and risk standards.
• Executing all Scheme-related reporting, licensing support, and communications.
• Support Maayan’s geographic expansion by advising on Scheme licensing and compliance requirements.

Risk Management & Compliance Oversight
• Participation in the development and implementation of risk frameworks and compliance programs across payment products.
• Support the merchant lifecycle, from intake to go-live, and monitoring, ensuring thorough risk assessment and implementation of controls.
• Maintain SOPs, risk policies, and regulatory procedures related to card schemes.
• Be an SME for Scheme related monitoring programs

Strategic Leadership & Communication
• Operationally driving execution of the set strategic vision for the Payment Compliance and Risk Department.
• Report on key compliance developments and risks.
• Champion the use of technology to improve compliance processes and reduce operational costs.
• Acting as an internal SME and advise / support on risk implications of new business opportunities and markets.

🎯 What We’re Looking For
• Minimum 5 years in compliance or risk roles within financial institutions,
• Strong understanding of Card Network regulations, onboarding risk standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in high risk merchant and wider low & mid risk businesses in EU and / or UK.
• Knowledge of KYC/KYB, merchant onboarding flows for low to high-risk business verticals.
• Experience working with Card Schemes and regulators, including audits, reporting, and licensing support.
• Hands-on expertise with multi-jurisdictional compliance and UK EMI regulations (a strong plus).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent English required; Fluency in other languages is a desirable skill.
• Focused on smart compliance rather that hard follow-the-rule compliance.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in a remote, international environment.

🌟 Why Join Us?
- Be part of a dynamic and inclusive team shaping the future of global payments.
- Enjoy autonomy, influence, and the opportunity to lead at a strategic level.
- Work remotely with flexible arrangements and international colleagues.
- Contribute to a mission-driven company that values innovation and integrity.
- Possibility to learn different product verticals globally.

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