Partner Expertise Risk Specialist

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical & life insurance

MyBenefit Platform

Holiday allowance

Public transportation allowance

Meal allowance

Annual bonus

Shape the evolution.

Job summary

Worldline is seeking a Specialist in the Partner Expertise Team in Auckland to define and implement integrity risk compliance measures across AML, KYC, and sanctions domains. You will interpret rule changes, train Risk Ops and Sales teams, and handle escalations with a focus on risk mitigation and partner management.

The role involves audits of onboarding and existing partners, overseeing a partner portfolio, and contributing to reporting and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or related field.
• Experience in integrity risk management or related area.
• Solid understanding of AML, sanctions, and schemes rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and maintain SOPs and risk modelling rules for integrity risk compliance.
• Interpret changes in AML/KYC rules and inform stakeholders promptly.
• Facilitate training for Risk Ops, Sales, and Management on SOP/WI for integrity risk.
• Assist in AMS, sanctions, and PEP monitoring; handle escalations.
• Perform audits of partners onboarding and periodic reviews; ensure compliance.
• Oversee partner portfolio and drive quality assurance and risk mitigation.
• Support outreach with partners and sales; contribute to management reporting.

Skills

Integrity risk mgmt

AML regulations

Sanctions rules

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Audit processes

Partner management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Job description

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This is Worldline. We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. The solutions our people build today power the growth of millions of businesses tomorrow. From your local coffee shop to unicorns and international banks. From San Francisco to Auckland. We are in every corner of the world, in every part of commerce. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.

The opportunity. As a Specialist in the Partner Expertise Team, you are at the forefront of defining and implementing integrity risk compliance measures, especially in the domains of scheme, AML, and KYC. You'll play a key role in interpretation, training, escalation handling, partner management, and more, ensuring that the company and its partners adhere to the highest standards of integrity risk management.

Day-to-day responsibilities. Define, develop, and maintain procedures (SOP&WI) and risk modelling rules to ensure top-notch integrity risk compliance. Interpret any changes or updates in Integrity (scheme, AML, KYC) rules, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are informed promptly. Facilitate training sessions for Risk Ops, Sales teams, and Management on SOP&WI related to integrity risk. Assist in adverse media (AMS), Sanctions, and PEP monitoring, handling escalations from Risk Ops effectively. Perform onsite or virtual audits of partners both new (during onboarding) and existing (during EDR or periodic review/ODD), ensuring their compliance and risk measures align with WL's standards. Oversee the partner portfolio, ensuring quality assurance and risk mitigation. Support outreach and engagement efforts with partners, flagship merchants, and the sales team, ensuring collaboration and alignment. Assist in the management reporting and tracking of action lists for the team.

Who are we looking for. We look for big thinkers. People who can drive positive change, step up and show what's next – people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. In practice this means: Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field Previous experience in integrity risk management or a related area. A deep understanding of AML regulations, sanction, schemes rules and procedures. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and tactically Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks and lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. Team player with exemplary communication skills. Familiarity with audit processes and partner management.

Perks & Benefits. At Worldline you'll get the chance to be at the heart of the global payments technology industry and shape how the world pays and gets paid. On top of that, you will also:

• Private medical & life insurance
• MyBenefit Platform
• Holiday allowance
• Public transportation allowance
• Meal allowance
• Annual bonus
• Shape the evolution.

We are on an exciting journey towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers, people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you'll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. With an empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career - wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of 18,000 innovators and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own. Learn more about life at Worldline at jobs.worldline.com We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics.