Project Manager, Regulatory Compliance

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Company Description
Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
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Job Description
Role Responsibilities:

The day-to-day role will involve having to:

• Oversee and manage regulatory compliance projects specific to electronic money regulations in the UK and the Netherlands, as well as Major Payments Institution regulations in Singapore, from inception to completion.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders across e.g. the UK, the Netherlands, and Singapore.
• Monitor project progress, adjusting plans as necessary to meet deadlines and compliance standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address potential project risks related to electronic money and payments regulations.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure all project documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with UK, Dutch, and Singaporean regulatory standards.
• Facilitate project meetings, including kick-off, status updates, and post-project reviews.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies in the UK, the Netherlands, and Singapore to ensure ongoing compliance and address any issues that arise.
• Stay current with regulatory changes in the UK, the Netherlands, and Singapore, ensuring project plans are updated accordingly.

This is a remote position. A remote position does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a Visa office location. Remote positions may be required to be present at a Visa office with scheduled notice.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in financial services project management, ideally in a role working closely with compliance or regulatory teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or a related field, or professional qualification in project management.
• Proven experience in managing regulatory compliance projects, preferably within e.g. electronic money (UK/Netherlands) and major payments institutions (Singapore).
• Strong understanding of e.g. UK, Dutch, and Singaporean regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements for electronic money and major payments institutions preferred but not prerequisite.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, execution, and risk management.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage stakeholder relationships across different countries.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a range of stakeholders, including product, technology, and sales teams, to drive project success.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience with change management and adapting to evolving regulatory landscapes in the UK, the Netherlands, and Singapore.

Additional Information
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law

• Oversee and manage regulatory compliance projects specific to electronic money regulations in the UK and the Netherlands, as well as Major Payments Institution regulations in Singapore, from inception to completion.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders across e.g. the UK, the Netherlands, and Singapore.
• Monitor project progress, adjusting plans as necessary to meet deadlines and compliance standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address potential project risks related to electronic money and payments regulations.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure all project documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with UK, Dutch, and Singaporean regulatory standards.
• Facilitate project meetings, including kick-off, status updates, and post-project reviews.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies in the UK, the Netherlands, and Singapore to ensure ongoing compliance and address any issues that arise.
• Stay current with regulatory changes in the UK, the Netherlands, and Singapore, ensuring project plans are updated accordingly