High Risk Vertical AML Master

Job Description
High Risk Vertical AML Master

This is Worldline
We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. The solutions our people build today power the growth of millions of businesses tomorrow. From your local coffee shop to unicorns and international banks. From San Francisco to Auckland. We are in every corner of the world, in every part of commerce. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.

The Opportunity
As a Master in the High Risk Verticals Team, you are at the forefront of defining and implementing integrity risk measures, with a special focus on AML, KYC, regulatory requirements for emerging markets, and high-risk verticals like Gambling, Crypto, Dating, but also non-standard business models such as unlicensed platforms or complex groups requiring global processing. You'll play a key role in horizon scanning, identifying requirements, challenging existing approaches, and drafting procedures and work Instructions for the assigned verticals, bringing them to BAU-ready level, ensuring that the company and our merchants adhere to the highest standards of integrity risk management.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Accountable for assigned existing or emerging verticals and business models.
• Participate and Risk-led projects on strategic portfolio expansions: new/emerging markets and products offered by Worldline.
• Design Risk procedures & requirements for the assigned verticals and business models before handover in BAU, covering end to end processes, onboarding, periodic review, risk modeling rules, etc.
• Monitor, interpret, and implement all regulatory and payment schemes rules and updates, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are informed promptly.
• Facilitate training sessions for other internal stakeholders on SOP&WI before handing them over to BAU risk teams.
• Guide and oversee exceptional onboarding or periodic review processes executed by Risk Operations for current opportunities in assigned verticals and business models.
• Perform portfolio monitoring under assigned verticals and business models before handover to BAU risk teams.
• Define processes to be applied for the assigned verticals and business models to ensure oversight and control (including but not limited to AML factors / MCC or industry level).
• SPOC in engagements with 2nd Line teams (Local/Group Compliance, MRM, Scheme Licensing) for the assigned verticals.
• Horizon scanning to identify new trends in business models and emerging industry risks.
• Define a risk-based approach for assigned High-Risk Verticals Present and provide updates to Management & Regulators.
• Support outreach and engagement efforts with partners, flagship merchants, and the sales team, ensuring collaboration and alignment. Assist in the management, reporting and tracking of action lists for the team.
• Assist in the communication of statuses, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders, including progress reports, executive summaries, and presentations.
• Be an active part of a collaborative team environment.

What We Are Looking For
We look for big thinkers. People who can drive positive change step up and show what's next – people with a passion, a can-do attitude, and a hunger to learn and grow. In practice, this means:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, or a related field.
• You have previous experience in risk management, compliance, or a related area within the acquiring/payment processing field.
• You have a deep understanding of various high-risk industry standards.
• You have a deep knowledge of various business models of payment aggregators/marketplaces and platforms.
• You understand AML regulations, payment schemes standards, and principles of transaction monitoring.
• You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and tactically, and a tendency towards a holistic approach to things.
• You can work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• You are a Team player with exemplary communication skills.
• You have excellent English communication skills.

Perks & Benefits
At Worldline, you'll get the chance to be at the heart of the global payments technology industry and shape how the world pays and gets paid. On top of that, you will also:

• Private medical & life insurance
• MyBenefit Platform
• Holiday allowance
• Referral program
• Public transportation allowance
• Meal allowance
• Annual bonus.

Shape the evolution
We are on an exciting journey towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for b,ig thinkers, people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you'll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impacton society ty.With an empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career - wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of 18,000 innovators and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics.

Pursuant to the Article 24 sec. 6 of the Act of 14 June 2024 on the protection of whistleblowers, we inform you that Worldline Financial Services (Europe) S.A., a joint-stock company, Branch in Poland (hereinafter referred to as Worldline) is governed by the Regulations on the receipt of internal reports and taking follow-up actions (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations).

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