Job Description

Position Type :

Full time

Type Of Hire :

Experienced (relevant combination of work and education)

Education Desired :

Bachelor of Business Administration

Travel Percentage :

10 - 15%

Job Description

At FIS, we are moving forward with our technology and our people. We are advancing the way the world pays, banks, and invests. We believe in building inclusive and diverse teams. Together, we innovate to help our colleagues, clients, and communities succeed. If you are ready to grow your career and make an impact in fintech, we have one question: Are you FIS?

About the Role:

The Compliance Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the Payrix Risk Organizations. You will be the subject matter expert for network compliance, AML/OFAC case escalations, high-risk portfolio monitoring, and reporting.

An ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of Network Compliance, BSA/AML/OFAC requirements, as well as sound compliance program requirements for a Payment Facilitator. The Compliance Specialist should have experience in financial institution compliance, operations, or audit functions. This role reports directly to the Senior Director Compliance.

About the Team:

At Payrix, we have built the industry's most flexible payments integration platform to support tomorrow's innovative SaaS platforms and marketplaces. Our platform enables B2B software companies (ISVs), apps, and marketplaces to easily enroll customers, process secure payments, facilitate merchant funding, and maximize payment volume. Software companies offering invoicing solutions, ERPs, shopping carts, marketplace commerce, and point-of-sale devices can now embrace payment acceptance with our automation and platform technology.

What you will be doing:

• Acting as the internal subject matter expert for AML/OFAC transaction investigation escalations.
• Performing various control testing to ensure business operations comply with guidelines.
• Monitoring, tracking, and reporting on identified issues with various business departments.
• Responding to and researching inquiries related to network rules and compliance requirements from internal groups.
• Conducting ongoing enhanced due diligence for identified high-risk accounts.
• Effectively communicating with multiple internal groups to identify and address deficiencies collaboratively.
• Assisting with internal and external projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

What you will need:

• 5 years of working experience in a financial institution's compliance, audit, or operations function preferred (not required).
• CAMS certified or able to obtain the license within 1 year of employment.
• Knowledge of Network Compliance and AML Compliance requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple responsibilities effectively without compromising attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Openness to learning and adapting to ongoing changes and new processes.

Added bonus if you have:

• Specific fraud and/or credit underwriting experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory risk landscape in payments.

What we offer you:

• Opportunities to make an impact in fintech.
• Personal and professional learning opportunities.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment.
• Resources for giving back to your community.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• An inclusive workspace built on collaboration, flexibility, and respect.
• A salary and benefits package that reflects your hard work.

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EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here, and the supplement document is available here.

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: Although care was taken to include all the competencies needed to successfully perform in this position, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS primarily works on a direct sourcing model, and only a small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies that are not on our preferred supplier list, and we are not responsible for any fees related to resumes submitted through job postings or to our employees.

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