Scheme Compliance Officer

For more than 40 years Verifone has established a remarkable record of leadership in the electronic payment technology industry. Verifone has one of the leading electronic payment solutions brands and is one of the largest providers of electronic payment systems worldwide.

Verifone has a diverse, dynamic and fast paced work environment in which employees are focused on results and have opportunities to excel. We take pride in the fact that we work with leading retailers, merchants, banks, and third party partners to invent and deliver innovative payments solution around the world. We strive for excellence in our products and services, and are obsessed with customer happiness. Across the globe, Verifone employees are leading the payments industry through experience, innovation, and an ambitious spirit. Whether it's developing the next platform of secure payment systems or searching for new ways to bring electronic payments to new markets, the team at Verifone is dedicated to the success of our customers, partners and investors. It is this passion for innovation that drives each one of our employees for personal and professional success.

We are seeking an experienced professional from the Payments and Financial Services industry to join our Scheme Compliance team as a Scheme Compliance Officer.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in scheme compliance and governance, with the ability to provide strategic oversight and contribute to the continued development of Verifone's compliance framework. This role requires a proactive individual who is committed to supporting Verifone's strategic goals and maintaining our high standards of integrity and compliance.

Verifone is a globally recognized leader in payment solutions, with a long-standing presence and reputation for innovation and excellence in the payments industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Card Scheme regulations as well as building a robust card scheme management framework 
• Be the point of contact for Card schemes and internal Verifone stakeholders.  
• Provide advice to the company on relevant Card Scheme items.  
• Implement a card scheme knowledge center that is proactive tackling card scheme changes and updates. 

Primary deliverables with the card scheme team are:  

• Awareness of the Card Schemes regulations, including fees and other charges. 
• Monitor and take actions related to the implementation of important industry changes and card scheme compliance requirements. 
• Communicate with merchants and partners in relation to risk and compliance investigations; prepare internal analysis of the case. 
• Perform registrations of merchants with the card schemes and related services. 
• Makes key individual contributions to the team's work products when needed to ensure quality requirements and/or required delivery timelines are met. 
• Manage merchant risks related to the Card Schemes. 
• Participate in the development, implementation and update of risk management processes and procedures. 
• Take timely actions to prevent financial loss. 
• Work to develop and maintain internal knowledge base related to card scheme compliance requirements. 
• Understanding of Visa and Mastercard payment processing, including compliance requirements, operational framework, and regulatory  obligations, is essential. 
• Industry Trends & Advocacy - Responsibilities could include monitoring industry trends and advising leadership on regulatory changes. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Clarify coordination with legal, finance, product, engineering and risk management teams. 

• 5+ years of experience in financial services or payments, with strong exposure to card scheme regulations, product management, and relationship management.
• Demonstrated expertise in payment services and acquiring operations.
• Proven ability in governance, strategic oversight, and regulatory compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of financial sector laws and regulations relevant to card scheme compliance.
• Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Skilled at prioritizing and meeting deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
• Proactive, independent, and collaborative, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities, including effective crisis response and resolution.

Verifone is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Verifone is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.