Payments Compliance Testing & Controls Specialist

Madison-Davis, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison-Davis, LLC in Columbus, OH is seeking a financial services compliance tester to evaluate regulatory controls within consumer payments and support ongoing monitoring and testing activities.

Working alongside senior compliance professionals, you will analyze processes and controls, document results, and assist with reporting and remediation to ensure adherence to federal and state requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 1–3 years of experience in compliance monitoring, testing, or audit within banking or financial services; candidates with 5+ years may qualify based on overall background.
• Experience supporting test planning, executing testing procedures, completing workpapers, and identifying or documenting compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance monitoring and testing reviews covering consumer payment products, services, processes, and controls.
• Complete transaction testing and broader control assessments to identify potential regulatory weaknesses, violations, or emerging compliance risks.
• Prepare accurate testing documentation, workpapers, and supporting evidence that clearly demonstrate procedures performed and conclusions reached.
• Assist with scoping and planning assigned reviews and executing testing according to the annual compliance review schedule.
• Evaluate business practices against applicable regulatory requirements and regulatory examination guidance.
• Identify exceptions and control deficiencies, document the supporting facts, and elevate potential concerns to senior members of the testing team.
• Contribute to written findings and review reports, including recommendations that support effective corrective action.
• Track identified matters through the organization’s issue-management and remediation process.
• Maintain clear communication with testing leadership regarding review status, findings, questions, and potential regulatory concerns.
• Partner as needed with Compliance, Legal, Payments, business stakeholders, and management throughout the review process.
• Stay current on regulatory developments affecting consumer payments and incorporate relevant changes into testing activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Madison-Davis, LLC in Columbus, OH is seeking a financial services compliance tester to evaluate regulatory controls within consumer payments and support ongoing monitoring and testing activities.

Working alongside senior compliance professionals, you will analyze processes and controls, document results, and assist with reporting and remediation to ensure adherence to federal and state requirements.