Senior Product Scheme Compliance Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Product Scheme Compliance Manager (Fintech): Leading the end-to-end management of Visa and Mastercard scheme compliance within a fast-growing fintech environment with an accent on regulatory interpretation and cross-functional delivery. Focus on transforming complex scheme mandates into actionable business requirements and building robust governance frameworks.

Location: Remote in Spain

Company

A fast-growing fintech company specializing in payment processing and card scheme operations.

What you will do

• Lead the end-to-end management of Visa and Mastercard scheme notifications, releases, and compliance obligations.
• Monitor and interpret scheme publications, translating technical and regulatory updates into clear business requirements.
• Develop and maintain a robust scheme compliance framework, including governance processes and reporting structures.
• Coordinate implementation efforts across Product, Technology, Compliance, Legal, Risk, and Operations teams.
• Act as the primary point of contact for card scheme representatives to maintain strong working relationships.
• Identify strategic opportunities from scheme changes to maximize business and customer value.

Requirements

• Significant experience in payments, card schemes, compliance, or regulated financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Visa and Mastercard rules, release cycles, and mandates.
• Proven success managing complex cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to convert technical or regulatory requirements into practical implementation plans.
• Must be based in Spain.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary package with regular compensation reviews.
• Employee stock option program for long-term growth participation.
• Flexible paid time off, including up to 5 weeks of annual vacation and paid family leave.
• Flexible remote and hybrid working options.
• High levels of autonomy and ownership in a collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Annual team activity budget and company-wide events.