Sr. Manager, Operating Rules Integrity and Compliance

Early Warning Services • Scottsdale, AZ

8d • $129,000 - $193,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses. Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment. Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship. Overall Purpose This position provides day to day management of and strategic leadership for driving the governance and management of core programs and processes required to monitor and enforce third party financial institutions’ compliance to the operating rules and product standards that govern participation in Early Warning products and services.

Requirements

• Education and/or equivalent work experience typically obtained through completion of a Bachelors degree;
• 10 or more years experience in payments industry, preferably including governance, compliance or process management functions;
• Highly effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills with all levels of the organization, as well as senior executives and customers;
• Demonstrated leadership strength and the ability to build and lead a team;
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams, collaborate on solving problems, establish new processes and track results;
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills to build partnerships and alliances internally and with external partners at all levels of the organization;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to make recommendations;
• Proactive self-starter with ability to work independently;
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and achieve objectives in a fast-paced environment;
• Background and drug screen

Responsibilities

• Manage programs, monitoring and oversight of processes required to evaluate and enforce a participant’s compliance with the Company’s operating rules and other product requirements;
• Manage day to day support of the exception/waiver process for Company operating rules, including process management, automation, reporting, and obtaining internal approvals;
• Responsible for driving and managing compliance processes and supporting our vendor relationship;
• Support leadership on department planning & budget processes.
• Develop and manage compliance reporting which includes reporting to evaluate the health of the Network and identify compliance gaps for product areas:
• Develop and manage compliance reporting which includes reporting to evaluate the health of the Network and identify compliance gaps for product areas;
• Monitor industry and regulatory trends that impact our business and support development of appropriate operating rules, as well as compliance processes to support business strategy and protect the Company;
• Provide consulting and guidance to internal and external partners on the interpretation and application of Company rules and product requirements;
• Collaborate across teams on addressing customer issues.
• Support the review and handling of compliance cases involving operating rules and product requirements;
• Conduct compliance reviews, which includes attestations and in-depth assessments of participants and resellers compliance with operating rules;
• Provide effective leadership and develop and manage a small high performing team;
• Support the company’s commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
• Paid Time Off – Unlimited Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees