Risk & Compliance Analyst

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. 

Summary of This Role

The primary objective of this role is to ensure that Global Payments Canada complies with all relevant regulatory guidelines. The Risk & Compliance Analyst will play a key role in mitigating associated risks and ensuring strict adherence to applicable regulatory requirements.

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

• Support Regulatory Compliance: Understand, interpret, and assist with compliance under the applicable Canadian regulatory framework, including the guidelines and requirements of:
  • Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) Canada;
  • Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC);
  • Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) and Retail Payment Activities Regulations (RPAR); and
  • Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC).
• Assist with Framework Maintenance: Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the company's regulatory compliance and enterprise-wide risk management framework.
  • Promote adherence to applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies;
  • Help identify, monitor, and manage risks; and
  • Assist with anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing (AML/ATF) reviews in accordance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Reporting and Governance: Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports for Senior Management, the Board of Directors, and regulators, summarizing compliance and risk activities.
  • Assist with preparation of materials for quarterly Board and Committee meetings.
  • Liaise with internal and external auditors and regulators during reviews, and compile relevant information as required.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal business units and key external stakeholders to promote effective compliance practices and support the enterprise-wide regulatory framework.
• Operational Support: Support the maintenance of card network (Visa & Mastercard) memberships and related compliance activities.
• Assist with various compliance-related administrative and ad hoc requests as assigned.
• Hybrid, 2 - 3 days based in office at the Toronto HQ, with the rest remotely.
• 8am - 4pm or 9am - 5pm EST Mon - Fri

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive) and/or Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma in Business, Law, Finance, Risk, or Compliance.
• ACAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) designation or progress toward certification is considered an asset.

• Foundational understanding of the Canadian regulatory landscape and its practical application within the financial services and payment processing industry.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and guidelines issued by OSFI, FINTRAC, FCAC, and Bank of Canada under the RPAA is an asset.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey compliance concepts clearly and professionally.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and continuous learning through participation in compliance or risk-related training, seminars, or certifications.
• Ability and willingness to support a wide range of compliance and risk-related administrative or ad hoc assignments.

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