Company Description

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.

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Job Description

The Senior Program Manager – AML and Sanctions Compliance – Money Movement Solutions will be a key member of the Global AML & Sanctions Compliance team. This charter is inclusive of managing projects and programs to support AML and Sanctions policy standards, engagement models, establishing training and communications content and cadence, developing a library of collateral for internal and external constituents, and providing support for global and regional efforts. The role-holder should be able to communicate clearly regarding the platform’s risk and compliance features. Knowledge of global industry and regulatory trends in the areas of AML/KYC, sanctions, and risk scoring will be critical as will experience in building solutions and processes to manage these. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently towards an agreed strategy and results and be effective in a dynamic, matrixed environment under demanding timelines. 

The Details 

Leading the management of MMS Advisory AML and Sanctions program, Standards, Procedures, Advisory framework documents (methodology, advisory templates).Leading the MMS Client Acceptance ForumCollaborating with Compliance functions across MMS entities to establish enhanced controls, tools, and compliance monitoring rulesWorking with Compliance functions across MMS entities to create and manage Global MI reporting including global and regional KPIs and MBRsOwning and leading projects across MMS related to the overall growth and development of the MMS Compliance Advisory ProgramKeeping abreast of regulatory and corporate governance developments affecting paymentsCreating and developing training materials across the MMS Compliance Advisory function including global and regional specific materialsTraining first line Business partners across MMS to raise awareness of the MMS Compliance Advisory functionOverseeing work streams to build business cases, business user requirements, and functional specifications across the MMS Advisory functionIdentifying and undertaking ad hoc strategic MMS projects and executing on key initiatives, including addressing any gaps in product features and functionalityImplementing Program elements across MMS Compliance Advisory

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

4 years of experience with a bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

Sound knowledge on AML/ATF typologiesExperience with sanctions compliance and identifying sanctions riskGood understanding of core pillars of effective AML, ATF and client due diligence programs and appropriate legislationExperience in regulatory Compliance, including direct work with different regulatory authorities is essentialExperience designing and managing AML & Sanctions related product features and developmentAbility to effectively collaborate and influence to lead cross-functional stakeholdersFast learner and critical thinker, ability to interpret rules and policies and clearly articulate applicability to programsStrong communication skills (verbal and visual) with an ability to explain complex compliance, business and technical concepts to broad audiences in an approachable wayStrong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects/ initiatives to conclusion through multi-functional teams

Additional Information

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.