Risk Specialist - Policy Management

Global Payments Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow. Ready to take your career global? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Risk Specialist - Policy Management to join our ever-evolving Enterprise Risk Management team and help shape the future of global commerce.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, risk management, finance, compliance, law, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in policy governance, risk, compliance, internal controls, or a similar area.
Hands-on experience with policy lifecycle management, approvals, and exception handling processes.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly engage and collaborate across teams.
Highly organized and analytical, with a proven ability to manage priorities, track metrics, and improve processes.
Must be able to work hybrid, minimum of 3 days a week from either our Alpharetta, GA or Cincinnati, OH offices.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in large, complex, or regulated environments, with familiarity in governance tools and policy/workflow systems.
Solid understanding of Enterprise risk frameworks and the ability to create polished, executive-ready materials for senior leaders or committees.
Detail-oriented and quality-driven, with experience developing training, guidance, and communications to support governance adoption.

Responsibilities

Help design, maintain, and improve the company’s policy governance framework, including standards, procedures, and the Policy on Policies.
Guide Policy Owners on lifecycle management, compliance, exceptions, and governance requirements.
Ensure policies meet quality, formatting, and governance standards.
Manage approvals and escalate risks, gaps, or delays when needed.
Keep an accurate, centralized policy inventory and track key metrics like status, reviews, compliance, and exceptions.
Support governance operations by preparing committee materials, improving processes, and creating clear guidance, training, and communications.