We’re looking for an experienced Card Schemes Compliance Senior Manager (or Director-level) to join our client — a global payment provider on a mission to make digital commerce more inclusive, secure, and scalable. With operations across multiple jurisdictions and a fast-growing international footprint, the company offers intelligent payment solutions that empower businesses to thrive.

This is a key leadership role, focused on shaping risk and compliance strategy related to Visa and Mastercard regulations, supporting licensing expansion, and embedding scalable compliance practices across global operations.

If you bring deep scheme expertise and thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments — let’s talk.

🔍 Responsibilities:

Card Schemes Risk Management

• Serve as the lead liaison with Visa and Mastercard on all risk and compliance matters.
• Monitor, interpret, and implement evolving scheme rules and regulatory expectations.
• Own all reporting, audit preparation, licensing, and communication with card networks.
• Support the company’s geographic expansion with strategic scheme compliance guidance.

Risk & Compliance Oversight

• Lead the development and execution of scalable risk and compliance frameworks across payment products.
• Oversee merchant onboarding and monitoring with a risk-based approach, aligned with industry best practices.
• Draft and maintain internal policies, SOPs, and regulatory documentation related to card schemes.
• Ensure alignment with evolving regulations in all operational jurisdictions.

Strategic Leadership

• Define and drive the strategic roadmap for the Risk & Payment Compliance function.
• Report to senior management on emerging risks, audit readiness, and compliance performance.
• Promote the use of technology and automation to improve risk controls and efficiency.
• Build and lead a high-performing compliance team, ensuring accountability and growth.

🎓 Requirements:

• 5+ years in payment risk, compliance, or regulatory roles; 3+ years in a senior leadership position.
• Expert knowledge of Visa/Mastercard scheme rules and card payment regulations.
• Proven experience managing risk across the full merchant lifecycle and varied business models.
• Strong understanding of KYC/KYB, onboarding standards, and high-risk verticals.
• Experience working with regulators, card networks, and handling scheme audits or licensing.
• Familiarity with UK EMI regulations and multi-jurisdictional compliance (a strong plus).
• Excellent communication and analytical skills. 
• Fluency in English is required.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a remote, international setting.

✨ The Employer Offers:

• A senior strategic role with real influence in a fast-growing FinTech.
• Remote-first setup with flexible hours and global collaboration.
• Competitive compensation package (from 4.000 EUR / month), tied to impact and leadership.
• The opportunity to lead compliance strategy across multiple geographies and markets.
• A modern, mission-driven culture focused on innovation, inclusion, and accountability.

🚀 If you're ready to take ownership of card scheme compliance on a global scale — we’d love to hear from you.