Payments Business Control Management VP

TheFirm-wide Control Managementorganization is responsible for maintaining a deep understanding of the business its underlying processes and the control environment across several categories including:control design and performancerisk and controls identification & assessmentissues and actions governancecontrols governance & reportingprogram/project governance and executionadvisoryexamination managementpreventive reviewsnew product assessment andregulatory management. The Control Management Organization is comprised of a central team representing thefirst line of defensefor the business.

This position will be located inBrazil supporting thePaymentsbusiness and the control agenda for theLatin America region. The primary focus will be on performingrisk and control assessmentsfor new initiatives issue management and regulatory change management identifying and formalizinglocal nuancesthrough appropriate internal instruments standards and tools and conducting control assessments to ensure the control environment remains sustainable and healthy.

Job Responsibilities:

• Acts as strategic control partner to Product Sales Operations Technology and other support functions for performing balanced risk management enabling business growth.
• Partnerthe business in managing Compliance and Operational Risk Issues including establishing processes to track and drive timely resolution of issues.
• Lead execution of a preventative and detective control agenda that strengthens the control environment partnering with teams across locations to identify and address operational risks and control concerns.
• Perform control assessments for new initiatives identifying new or heightened risks and local nuances that should be formalized through internal instruments and frameworks to support growth with a robust control environment.
• Conduct preventative reviews to identify potential risks and implement measures to mitigate them ensuring a proactive approach to maintaining a robust control environment
• Monitor internal and external changes impacting the control environment for implemented products at the country level; escalate and address key topics in advance of effective dates.
• Scan and provide advisoryto Product teams on new and existing laws and regulations impacting the business.
• Support execution of the Global Control Management agenda at the regional level by socializing projects and requirements delivering awareness sessions performing due diligence and conducting controls assessments to sustain a strong control environment over time.
• Lead Payments control governance meetings/forums and senior management reporting
• Support regulatory exams audits and control evaluations

Required Qualifications Capabilities and Skills:

• Bachelors degree
• Fluent in English
• 7 years of financial service experience in controls audit quality assurance risk management or compliance preferred
• Highly organized with strong control focus and the ability to prioritize deliverables in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced skills in creating and delivering presentations for senior leaders (Executivelevel communication and stakeholder influence)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex control topics and insights to drive informed decision-making.

• Datadriven organized and comfortable operating under ambiguity and change

Preferred Qualifications Capabilities and Skills:

• Advanced Spanish
• PMP certification
• Knowledge of Payments products and operating models