Ethics & Compliance Consultant

Visa; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global payment services provider is seeking an experienced E&C Consultant in Frankfurt, Germany. This role involves managing key compliance programs, advising on regulations, and promoting a compliance culture. Candidates should have experience in the financial services sector and proven expertise in stakeholder management. The role offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility while ensuring close collaboration with the team.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to understand complex regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.
• Extensive experience in compliance or risk in financial services.
• Proven expertise in managing senior stakeholders and leading meetings.

Aufgaben

• Manage key compliance programs in accordance with the Visa Compliance Risk Management Framework.
• Advise on compliance areas and risk identification.
• Embed a culture of compliance within the First Line of Defence.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory understanding

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

SharePoint

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

As a global payments network Visa maintains a Compliance Program designed to proactively manage legal, regulatory and ethical risks across our business. The Ethics & Compliance (E&C) team is responsible for delivering this program.

Role Summary

The E&C Consultant is an individual‑contributor management‑level role within the Europe E&C team, overseeing core E&C programs in Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management and evolution of key compliance programs in keeping with the Visa Compliance Risk Management Framework, maintaining and creating policies and procedures as required.
• Responsible for advising on matters relating to key compliance areas including the identification and review of risks in conjunction with Legal and Corporate Tax, and making recommendations to senior management on how to mitigate.
• Responsible for promoting and embedding a culture of compliance within the First Line of Defence.
• Lead compilation of responses to regulatory requests for information or risk reviews with HMRC regarding relevant compliance areas (e.g. HMRC annual risk assessment).
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of the Risk Assessment and Risk Control Self‑Assessment (RCSA) and any evolution to an Associated Persons‑oriented risk assessment and RCSA.
• Responsible for investigating potential compliance incidents arising from program non‑compliance.
• Responsible for supporting relevant regulatory compliance investigations in conjunction with the Business Conduct Office and HR as required.
• Management and day‑to‑day delivery of management information reports for senior executives and committees.
• Work with the Audit and Risk teams on second/third line testing and any remediation activities required.
• Lead the development and delivery of tailored compliance training and communication plans.
• Day‑to‑day management of the compliance mailbox.
• Responsible for developing effective relationships between the Ethics and Compliance team and other parts of Visa.
• Support the Europe Compliance team with any other activities as requested to support business or regulatory objectives, including regulatory projects.

Location & Hybrid Working

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

Qualifications

• Demonstrates the ability to quickly understand complex regulatory requirements and new developments, and to develop and provide guidance on the implementation of relevant compliance frameworks.
• Extensive experience working in compliance or risk in the financial services industry, either in banking, payments, or the legal and consulting industries that support these sectors.
• Experience driving change and enhancements in programs, as well as developing new programs.
• Proven senior stakeholder management expertise, including leading meetings with senior members of the organisation.
• Can identify and solve problems, adapt quickly, and has a proven track record of managing and delivering in a complex, fast‑paced matrix business that is results‑oriented.
• Ability to take complex regulatory information and present it in an easily digestible manner, due to excellent written presentation and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and data analysis skills, including use of MS Office systems (Word, Visio, Excel – advanced, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and an interest in developing the use of AI.

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.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full‑time