Compliance Officer (Growth Programs)

Join our Schemes Compliance team as a Project Manager for our Growth vertical. In this role, you will drive cross-functional execution and build scalable operating solutions to enable business growth across new products, markets, partners, payment methods, and network programs. You will work at the intersection of Payments Compliance, Product, Engineering, Commercial, Partnerships, Legal, and Operations to unblock launches, shape requirements, and translate complex business and network needs into structured, scalable programs. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, can lead without authority, and enjoys solving complex operational and product problems through clear program management and execution discipline.

• Lead cross-functional growth programs from initial problem definition through technical launch, governance, and post-launch optimization.
• Partner with Product and Engineering to translate complex scheme/network rules into clear technical requirements, controls, and automated workflows.
• Design pragmatic decision frameworks and playbooks for high-growth merchant use cases that fall outside standard network mandates.
• Experience supporting launches or changes that involve compliance, product, legal, or partner considerations is a plus
• Strong understanding of payments infrastructure, payment methods, network rules, or merchant payment flows including experience working closely with Product and Engineering teams to launch or improve systems, workflows, or controls
• Excellent organizational skills, with a structured approach to planning, execution, risk management, and follow-through
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in technical program management, product operations, payments, fintech, risk, compliance, or similarly cross-functional roles
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with competing priorities and dependencies
• Ability to think both strategically and operationally, balancing business goals with control requirements
• Exposure to merchant onboarding, payment methods, scheme rules, or financial partner programs is a plus
• Solid understanding of payments infrastructure, scheme rules, merchant flows, or alternative payment methods