Real Time Payments Scheme Manager at Visa

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payment Systems, Scheme Rules, Operational Processes, Risk Management, Compliance Monitoring, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Multi-Priority Management, Finance, Business, Project Management, Regulatory Requirements, Internal Audits, Governance

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company Description Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters — to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you. Job Description We are hiring two RTP Scheme Manager roles at Manager level to strengthen resilience and governance for our Real Time Payments (RTP) offering. The two Scheme Managers will work collaboratively, providing mutual support and coverage to maintain continuity in scheme governance and risk management activities. This partnership approach ensures a resilient presence in a critical function for the organisation. The roles will work with senior leaders to manage external stakeholder relationships (e.g., Pay.UK, regulators, banks), while having a core focus on internal coordination, escalations, rules monitoring and running internal forums. Scheme Management Support - The two Scheme Managers will jointly provide critical support to ensure compliance and operational readiness for payment schemes, focusing on internal governance and execution. Key activities include: Compliance Monitoring & Reporting Track adherence to relevant RTP scheme rules. Maintain internal compliance dashboards and escalate breaches or risks promptly. Prepare internal reports summarizing scheme performance and compliance status for senior leadership. Complete required assurance/attestations for Scheme submissions. Operational Readiness & Resilience Coordinate internal with relevant operational and technical teams - testing for scheme-related changes, including contingency and disaster recovery exercises. Support implementation of scheme updates and ensure operational teams are trained and prepared. Validate readiness for new scheme releases or rule changes through structured checklists and sign-offs. Maintain a timeline of required scheme report submissions and work with internal subject matter experts to complete. Scheme Documentation & Governance Maintain accurate and up-to-date scheme documentation, including internal policies, process flows, and compliance evidence. Ensure timely dissemination of scheme updates and rule changes to relevant teams. Assist in internal governance forums by preparing materials and tracking actions related to scheme compliance. Work with Senior Leaders to participate in external scheme forums where required. Incident & Issue Management Monitor scheme-related incidents and coordinate root cause analysis with operational teams. Support remediation plans and ensure lessons learned are documented and embedded into processes. Performance Oversight Track key scheme metrics (e.g., transaction volumes, SLA adherence, exception rates) and identify trends or anomalies. Provide insights to improve operational efficiency and reduce risk exposure. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Strategy, Payment Operations, Risk, Compliance/Regulatory, and Technology teams to ensure alignment with scheme standards. Contribute to internal audits and regulatory reporting as required. This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. Qualifications Strong understanding of payment systems, scheme rules, and operational processes. Experience in rules risk management or compliance monitoring within financial services or payments. Proven ability to manage and influence stakeholders across multiple teams. Analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to interpret regulatory requirements. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). Professional certifications in risk/Project management or Compliance (desirable). 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. Job Family Group: Management

Responsibilities

The Scheme Managers will provide critical support for compliance and operational readiness of payment schemes, focusing on governance and execution. They will manage external stakeholder relationships and coordinate internal activities related to scheme compliance and risk management.