Analyst

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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We are looking for a motivated and detail oriented CEMEA Analyst to join our Ethics and Compliance team. The successful candidate will support the Regional Ethics and Compliance Leader and Officers by managing trackers and dashboards, handling overflow for sanctions screening, preparing training materials, coordinating team activities, and standardizing processes. Additionally, the Analyst will monitor the CEMEA compliance mailbox, maintain accurate records, and provide offsite support during client visits and data integrity outreaches. The role also includes overseeing compliance policies and procedures, using data analytics for decision-making, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute compliance actions effectively. The primary responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to

• Maintain and update various trackers and dashboards to ensure timely and accurate reporting of compliance activities. Prepare regular reports for senior management to provide insights and updates on compliance status.
• Designing and overseeing the development of a comprehensive compliance risk heat map that consolidates data from multiple sources, providing real-time insights into compliance status.
• Handle overflow for sanctions screening to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Support the preparation of decks for trainings and workshops, ensuring materials are up to date and informative.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of team offsite events, ensuring all logistics are managed effectively.
• Track action points from team meetings to ensure follow up and completion of assigned tasks.
• Support the standardization of processes, including risk committees, to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Monitor the CEMEA compliance mailbox and respond to queries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reporting and Documentation:
  • Maintain accurate records of compliance activities and incidents.
  • Prepare regular reports for senior management to provide insights and updates on compliance status.
• Provide offsite/remote support to Regional Ethics and Compliance Officers during client onsite visits.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration to resolve data integrity issues effectively.
• Draft various letters to clients, including warning letters, onsite notifications, and update letters, ensuring clear and professional communication.
• Maintaining accurate records of compliance activities and incidents and preparing regular reports for senior management.
• Engaging in necessary communication with internal stakeholders.
• Fostering and sustaining a positive relationship with both internal and external stakeholders within the purview of compliance assessments, follow up, non compliance assessments, escalating when necessary.
• Analyze compliance data and metrics to identify areas for improvement, formulating actionable recommendations, and driving continuous enhancement of compliance practices.

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

• • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 5 years work experience in compliance
• Sound knowledge of AML ATF risks and typologies.
• Experience in the Banking Financial Services sector card payment experience essential.
• Good knowledge of payments industry products, emerging products, regulations and related trends.
• Capable of working collaboratively with employees from all levels within the organization. Flexible to work in an environment where needs are continually changing.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and draw actionable insights to support decision-making and compliance program effectiveness.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Tableau and PowerPoint to create reports, dashboards, and presentations for effective communication of compliance related information.
• Proven project management capabilities to plan, execute, and monitor compliance initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross functional teams, convey complex compliance concepts, and provide clear recommendations.
• Strong problem solving skills to address compliance challenges and find innovative solutions to enhance compliance processes.
• Excellent analytical and data analysis skills including use of MS Office systems including Word, Access, Visio, Excel. Power Point, SharePoint and other applications
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and precision in compliance related documentation and analysis.
• Ability to multitask and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving compliance requirements, technology advancements, and industry trends.
• Some travel and extended business hours (conference calls, video calls and web-based meetings may be required.

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.