Lead Compliance Analyst

Global Payments; Ohio; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking a Lead Compliance Analyst to drive regulatory compliance and data integrity across payment networks. You will address fee assessments, analyze data quality, and guide stakeholders on compliance implications.

The role requires deep understanding of card schemes, data analytics, and strong communication. A senior background in payments or bankcard compliance is highly valued, with opportunities to influence processes and policy across the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree
• 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)
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and strong organizational skills
• Data Science degree or related advanced credentials are a plus

Responsibilities

• Leverage understanding of interchange, scheme fees, system analytics, and regulatory compliance to address out-of-compliance and fee issues
• Recommend and implement data-quality improvements and process changes
• Monitor daily data system activity for trends and compliance
• Investigate data quality anomalies and violations
• Educate internal stakeholders on regulatory compliance topics
• Prepare detailed presentations of datasets for internal stakeholders to troubleshoot data-related fees

Skills

Interchange knowledge

Regulatory compliance

SQL

Python

BigQuery

Excel (VLOOKUP)

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree (Data Science)

Tools

Google Suite

MS 365

BigQuery

Job description

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 o 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
• 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

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.

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Global Payments is dedicated to offering individuals rewarding career opportunities and competitive compensation. For this full‑time position, the good faith estimated annual salary range upon hire is $0.0‑$0.00. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on the role’s responsibilities, level, and geographic location. The actual starting salary will be determined by a candidate’s experience, job‑related skills, and relevant education or training. Please note that changes in work location may impact the final offered salary. We encourage you to consult with your recruiter to confirm the budget for your location and to better understand the applicable pay scale.

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Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.

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