Visa & Mastercard Scheme Operations Specialist

Xpate; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Educational bonus

Flexible working environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

xpate is seeking a Card Scheme Operations Specialist to liaison between xpate and card schemes, ensuring compliance with Visa and Mastercard rules across our card business. You will monitor bulletins, coordinate responses, maintain documentation, and support scheme integrations.

You will collaborate with Product, Operations, Compliance, Finance, Risk, and Engineering to implement changes and improve processes within a dynamic fintech environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on experience with Visa and/or Mastercard schemes.
• Practical knowledge of scheme rules and operating regulations.
• Experience with scheme procedures: mandate implementation, reporting, compliance programs.
• Experience with Visa Online, Mastercard Connect, or other scheme portals.
• Experience with scheme integrations: certifications, testing, onboarding to new scheme services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret Visa and Mastercard bulletins, mandates, rule changes and operational updates.
• Assess impact of scheme changes and coordinate implementation with stakeholders.
• Support scheme integrations and changes, including certifications, testing and new programs.
• Prepare and submit mandatory reports to Visa and Mastercard, including compliance and PCI DSS.
• Coordinate responses to requests, inquiries and investigations from card schemes.
• Maintain internal registers and documentation, keeping information up to date.
• Own and maintain internal knowledge bases and Confluence pages.
• Support internal teams with scheme-related guidance and best practices.
• Collaborate with Product, Operations, Compliance, Finance, Risk, and Engineering to align with requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Multitasking/Prioritization

Job description

xpate is seeking a Card Scheme Operations Specialist to liaison between xpate and card schemes, ensuring compliance with Visa and Mastercard rules across our card business. You will monitor bulletins, coordinate responses, maintain documentation, and support scheme integrations.

You will collaborate with Product, Operations, Compliance, Finance, Risk, and Engineering to implement changes and improve processes within a dynamic fintech environment.