Worldline is a leading payments technology company shaping how the world pays and gets paid. Our solutions power the growth of millions of businesses from local coffee shops to unicorns and international banks across the globe.
Head of High Risk Verticals
As the People Leader of the High Risk Verticals Team within the Integrity Risk Unit, you will lead a team focused on upholding the highest standards of integrity risk management, defining and implementing compliance measures in scheme, AML, and KYC domains. You will help ensure Worldline does not do business with any unlawful or fraudulent clients and protect the company’s reputation from money‑laundering or other unlawful activities.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of senior experts, fostering a culture of excellence and integrity.
- Guide the team through assigned verticals and business models in defining industry‑standard scheme, AML, KYC and TM rules for onboarding and monitoring.
- Coordinate and oversee alignments and engagements with Business, 2nd line teams, and Management in designing risk‑based approaches for the assigned verticals.
- Facilitate training sessions for Integrity Risk teams, Risk Ops, Sales teams, and Management on SOP & WI related to completed verticals for BAU.
- Act as a point of escalation for complex and exceptional cases and participate in the Risk Committee and other committee structures.
- Coordinate and oversee the portfolio of special customers until procedures are defined, ensuring compliance and risk measures align with Worldline standards.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally to safeguard adherence to integrity risk procedures across all relevant platforms.
- Manage reporting and tracking of action lists for the team, ensuring delivery within agreed deadlines.
- Communicate status, risks and issues to senior management and stakeholders, including progress reports, executive summaries and presentations.
- Foster a collaborative team environment, ensuring all members understand their roles and responsibilities.
Who Are We Looking For
- Deep understanding of AML regulations, sanctions, scheme rules and procedures, and the capacity to interpret them for Worldline entities.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience working with multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to see the big picture without losing eye for detail.
- Experience in a global multicultural company and flexibility to shift tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or related field.
- Proven leadership skills and experience in integrity risk management or a related area within the payment industry.
- Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
- Strong English communication skills.
Perks & Benefits
- Private medical & life insurance
- MyBenefit Platform
- Holiday allowance
- Referral program
- Public transportation allowance
- Meal allowance
- Annual bonus
We are on an exciting journey towards the next frontiers of payments technology and look for big thinkers with passion and a hunger to learn and grow. Join our global team of 18,000 innovators and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.
Learn more about life at Worldline at jobs.worldline.com
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.
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