Lead Compliance Analyst

Global Payments Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Lead Compliance Analyst to join our expanding team and help shape the future of global commerce.

You will leverage interchange knowledge, data analytics, and regulatory insight to address out-of-compliance issues, improve data quality, and educate internal stakeholders on card brand requirements. Strong SQL, Python, and Excel skills, plus the ability to present complex datasets clearly, are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Or 10+ years of professional experience in Computer Science, Finance, Pricing, Interchange, or Technology
• Proficiency with business intelligence tools such as SQL, Python, and Big Query;
• Strong data analytical skills
• Advanced Excel skills (including vlookup and pivot tables)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Leverage an in-depth understanding of interchange, scheme fees, system analytics, and regulatory compliance per card scheme to address out of compliance and fee assessment issues
• Make recommendations and assist with implementation of solutions to improve data quality which may include changes to internal processes or systems; merchant equipment, software, or merchant procedures
• Monitor and track daily data system activity for trends and compliance
• Conduct research when anomalies in data quality or violations are identified
• Handle day-to-day issues, reporting, and research within the department
• Collaborate with internal customers or stakeholders to educate them on regulatory compliance-related topics to resolve business problems arising from interchange qualification or card brand fines
• Create detailed presentations of moderately complex to complex datasets to share with internal stakeholders to troubleshoot and calculate impacts of any data-related fee issues
• Review and evaluate payment brand publications and release documentation for impacts to Global Payments pertaining to data integrity or compliance-related fees and rates
• Maintain internal data integrity tables, spreadsheets, dashboards, advisories, or other related documentation
• Must be able to perform moderately complex to complex ad hoc queries for special projects as assigned

Skills

SQL

Python

BigQuery

Excel advanced

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Data Science degree (bonus)

Tools

Google Suite

MS 365

Job description

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Lead Compliance Analyst to join our ever evolving team and help shape the future of global commerce.

What You'll Own

• Leverage an in-depth understanding of interchange, scheme fees, system analytics, and regulatory compliance per card scheme to address out of compliance and fee assessment issues
• Make recommendations and assist with implementation of solutions to improve data quality which may include changes to internal processes or systems; merchant equipment, software, or merchant procedures
• Monitor and track daily data system activity for trends and compliance
• Conduct research when anomalies in data quality or violations are identified
• Handle day-to-day issues, reporting, and research within the department
• Collaborate with internal customers or stakeholders to educate them on regulatory compliance-related topics to resolve business problems arising from interchange qualification or card brand fines
• Create detailed presentations of moderately complex to complex datasets to share with internal stakeholders to troubleshoot and calculate impacts of any data-related fee issues
• Review and evaluate payment brand publications and release documentation for impacts to Global Payments pertaining to data integrity or compliance-related fees and rates
• Maintain internal data integrity tables, spreadsheets, dashboards, advisories, or other related documentation
• Must be able to perform moderately complex to complex ad hoc queries for special projects as assigned

What You'll Bring

• 8+ years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree
• Or 10+ years of professional experience in Computer Science, Finance, Pricing, Interchange, or Technology
• Proficiency with business intelligence tools such as SQL, Python, and Big Query;
• Strong data analytical skills
• Advanced Excel skills (including vlookup and pivot tables)
• Advanced skills in problem-solving with the ability to interpret data based on established criteria to identify patterns
• Detail-oriented with strong computer skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and strong organizational skills

It's a bonus if you have:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Data Science
• 10+ years of experience in the bankcard industry dealing with compliance, card brands, interchange, POS applications, and large data sets
• Experience with Google Suite and MS 365

About The Team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer.