Policy Associate Payments Regulations

Posting Title: Policy Associate Payments
Industry: Financial Services
Salary:
Work Experience: 13 years

Summary

The Policy Associate Payments role is a pivotal position within the Financial Services industry dedicated to shaping and advancing payment policies that uphold compliance drive operational efficiency and support innovation across payment ecosystems. This role ensures that payment strategies are aligned with evolving regulatory standards internal risk frameworks and market dynamics. By collaborating closely with compliance risk legal and product teams the Policy Associate delivers actionable insights supports policy lifecycle management and contributes to strategic decision-making. The position demands a sharp analytical approach meticulous attention to detail and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear implementable guidance. Through active participation in governance forums industry engagements and cross-functional initiatives the Policy Associate helps build secure scalable and customer-focused payment solutions in a rapidly changing financial landscape.

Responsibilities

• Analyze national and international payment regulations standards and emerging trends to inform policy development and strategic planning.
  
• Assist in drafting reviewing and updating internal payment policies procedures and guidelines to ensure regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness.
  
• Partner with compliance risk and legal teams to evaluate policy implications and proactively address potential risks.
  
• Provide expert guidance to internal stakeholders on policy interpretation implementation and adherence.
  
• Engage in internal and external meetings workshops and industry events to stay abreast of payment innovations regulatory shifts and best practices.
  
• Coordinate across departments to ensure policy consistency in payment product design technology deployment and customer experience frameworks.
  
• Maintain accurate records of policy changes decision-making rationale and stakeholder input.
  
• Monitor payment system performance and identify opportunities for policy enhancements to improve security speed and user satisfaction.
  
• Support the creation of reports presentations and briefing materials for senior leadership and governance committees.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in finance law economics business or a related field.
  
• 13 years of experience in financial services policy analysis payments or regulatory consulting.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience interpreting complex regulatory environments.
  
• Proven track record in advisory or consulting roles within payment systems fintech or banking sectors.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
  
• Experience contributing to high-level meetings stakeholder consultations and industry conferences.
  
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g. Excel) and documentation platforms (e.g. SharePoint Confluence).
  
• Knowledge of major payment systems (e.g. SEPA SWIFT Faster Payments PCI-DSS) and regulatory authorities (e.g. FCA ECB ISO).
  
• Ability to thrive independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
  
• Willingness to travel occasionally for training stakeholder engagements or industry events.