Specialist, Payments Compliance

The Clearing House; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clearing House is seeking a Specialist, Payments Compliance to develop and execute contracted services at member banks and credit unions, onsite or remotely as needed. You will lead ACH audits, risk assessments, and related consulting engagements while contributing to education materials for members and prospects.

Ideal candidates possess 2–5 years in payments compliance or FI operations, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications such as AAP.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent and 2–5 years related experience in payments compliance or FI operations.
• AA P certification (AAP) or willingness to obtain within two years of employment; other payments certifications are a plus.
• Knowledge of other payment systems (wire, check, credit/debit cards) is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Respond to telephone and email inquiries with timely support and solutions for members.
• Plan and execute payments-related audits, assessments, and consulting projects for clients.
• Learn and apply industry audit requirements and the company’s risk-based audit methodology.
• Interact professionally with client personnel to complete engagements efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to improve clients' payments and risk management operations.
• Produce and deliver professionally written engagement reports within specified requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

## Specialist, Payments ComplianceApply: North Carolina Office: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR100204**Position Summary:** The Specialist, Payments Compliance is responsible for the development and execution of contracted services completed both on site at member banks and credit unions as well as remotely where warranted. Services include ACH audits and risk assessments as well as other payments compliance and consulting engagements. S/he contributes to the development of self-serve materials for use by members and prospects related to payments system compliance. The person in this position serves as a subject matter expert to augment the team responsible for development and delivery of education and other member benefits. **Essential Functions and Responsibilities:** • Receives telephone and email inquiries and responds with timely support and/or solutions to provide top of the line customer service for our members and others.• Actively participate in the planning and execution of payments-related audits, assessments and special consulting projects for the company’s clients.• Learn, understand, and implement industry audit requirements and the company’s risk-based audit methodology.• Professionally interact with client personnel to efficiently and effectively complete engagements.• Identify opportunities to improve our clients’ payments and risk management operation.• Represent the company with a professional appearance and conduct.• Participate in review and modification of risk & compliance templates and auditor resources.• Participate in internal education programs to ensure expertise and consistency of performance of services.• Stay current on rules and regulations relating to the risk and compliance services provided.• Produce and deliver professionally written engagement reports within specified requirements. **Qualifications Required:**• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.• 2 – 5 years of payments compliance and/or FI operations experience.• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.• Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) with strong knowledge of the ACH payment system (if no certification, willingness to obtain within two years of employment)• Knowledge of other payment systems including wire, check and credit/debit cards helpful. **Qualifications Desired:**• Other payments industry certifications: APRP, NCP, AFPP and CTP desired.• Self-motivated and ability to work both independently and in a team environment.• Strong detail oriented, organized, and analytical skills.• Proficiency with MS Office applications: Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel **Physical Demands and Work Environment:**The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. Travel may be required. Candidates will report to the office three days each week. Onsite work requirements may change at any time.