Payments Governance Specialist

Maverick Payments • Calabasas, CA

2d • $92,000 - $110,000 • Remote

About The Position

Under the direction of Maverick’s Director, Governance & Policy, the Payments Governance Specialist is responsible for supporting day- to day Governance functions, including but not limited to third party risk management, internal risk assessment, policy and procedure oversight, and quality assurance. The position partners closely with internal stakeholders and external parties to strengthen controls, support audit preparedness, and promote a strong culture of compliance and operational resilience.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in payments, governance, compliance, risk management, audit, or a related function within financial services, banking, fintech, or payment processing.
• Experience supporting sponsor bank oversight, partner reviews, audits, or regulatory examinations.
• Familiarity with third-party risk management practices, regulatory change management, and control documentation
• High School Diploma required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of card payment processes, sponsor bank oversight expectations, and regulatory compliance principles relevant to the acquiring and payment processing industry.
• Ability to analyze, test, assess, and interpret information or data to identify risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear summaries, reports, audit materials, and governance documentation.
• Strong organization and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, with strong capabilities in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to adapt to changing regulatory requirements, business priorities, and operational needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external third parties.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Understanding of emerging risks, technologies, and trends in the payments space

Responsibilities

• Support the design, execution, and continuous improvement of governance processes across payments, control activities, and partner oversight.
• Perform third-party risk management activities, including due diligence, onboarding reviews, periodic risk assessments, issue tracking, and ongoing monitoring of vendors, program partners, and external service providers.
• Evaluate control environments for third parties and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with company policies, sponsor bank expectations, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor changes in the regulatory and payments landscape, perform horizon scanning, and communicate emerging risks, regulatory developments, and industry expectations to internal stakeholders.
• Support compliance efforts related to card payments, merchant processing, sponsor bank oversight, consumer protection expectations, and operational risk management.
• Prepare materials, documentation, and responses for sponsor bank reviews, audits, exams, and oversight meetings.
• Coordinate audit readiness activities, including evidence gathering, control mapping, remediation tracking, and follow-up on findings from sponsor bank, internal, and external audits.
• Partner with Compliance, Risk, Legal, Operations, Product, and Relationship Management teams to ensure governance requirements are embedded in business processes and change initiatives.
• Track governance issues, action plans, and remediation items to closure, escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Assist in drafting and maintaining policies, procedures, standards, and governance reporting related to payments, partner oversight, and risk management.
• Support recurring governance committees, dashboards, and reporting packages by consolidating metrics, issues, trends, and key decisions.
• Support operational quality assurance for key risk functions.
• Support specialized governance, compliance, and risk management projects as assigned by leadership.
• Assist with the development and enhancement of governance reporting, key risk indicators, and management information packages.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives designed to strengthen oversight, documentation quality, and control effectiveness.
• Contribute to regulatory change management activities, including impact assessments and implementation tracking.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary, Bonuses and Incentives.
• Comprehensive employer sponsored health, vision, and dental insurance programs.
• Paid time off, Paid Sick and Paid Holidays.
• 401K plan with up to a 3% matching contribution.
• Commitment to Career Development and Advancement.
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Vibrant Office Culture, Team Building, Birthdays, Work Anniversaries, Snacks, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree