• Job Description

  Req#: 45048

  About Paysafe

  Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE) (PSFE.WS) is a leading specialized payments platform. Its core purpose is to enable businesses and consumers to connect and transact seamlessly through industry-leading capabilities in payment processing, digital wallet, and online cash solutions. With over 20 years of online payment experience, an annualized transactional volume of over $130 billion in 2022, and approximately 3,300 employees located in 12+ countries, Paysafe connects businesses and consumers across 100 payment types in over 40 currencies around the world. Delivered through an integrated platform, Paysafe solutions are geared toward mobile-initiated transactions, real-time analytics and the convergence between brick-and-mortar and online payments. Further information is available at www.paysafe.com.

  Are you ready to make an impact? Join our team that is inspired by a unified vision and propelled by passion.

  We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Manager of AML Governance. This role is based in Jacksonville, FL and offers a flexible hybrid work environment where you will have a blend of office days and remote working days.

  Position Summary:

  The Senior Manager of AML Governance works under limited direction with a high level of autonomy, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience, to lead Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Management (FCM) - related projects, programs or processes in regards to designing, implementing and optimizing governance over investigations involving enterprise-level solutions with significant business impact to Paysafe NA and Skrill USA, Inc. Works with members of the management team to develop tactical plans for FCM-related customer and merchant review initiatives. Completes assignments with substantial latitude for autonomous actions or decisions. Provides comprehensive solutions to problems or needs. Performs extensive analysis of identified issues, current processes and procedures and proposed remediations. Direct report to the Vice President (VP) of Compliance for Paysafe North America (NA), Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), Skrill USA, Inc.

  Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate, enhance, and optimize investigations associated with Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF)/Sanctions.
  • Identify efficiencies, plan, and coordinate implementation of ideas to improve processes for the US Compliance team.
  • AML risk mitigation through training and awareness (newsletters, awareness campaigns on trending activity, leadership meetings, committee meetings, ad hoc as needed based on risk)
  • Controls / efficiencies
    • Control Mapping
    • Identification of gaps
    • Evaluation of automation to drive efficiencies and close gaps
    • Red flags enhancement program
  • AML Governance
    • Policy and procedures maintenance
    • Work flows and training are provided to the team and external partners as needed
    • Root cause analysis (RCA)
    • Issues management
    • Testing and monitoring (working with CMO)
    • Metrics and reporting (working with managers)
    • Evaluation of risk assessment and action plan management for timely responses
    • Regulation change and emerging risk management
    • Responsiveness to regulatory inquiries and coordination with other Compliance personnel
    • Collaborates to drive company-wide understanding of roles/ responsibilities – development of Responsibility Matrix
  • Develop policies, standards, and procedures, tailored to fraud, AML or customer/merchant investigations and higher-risk vertical reviews, while in alignment with our corporate policies and standards.
  • Tailor appropriate training modules for Paysafe enterprise AML programs; deliver investigations and reviews training, as required, to appropriate AML staff of subsidiaries and ensure appropriate FCM training participation by all associates of those subsidiaries.
  • Monitor compliance of customer and merchant investigations and higher-risk reviews or financial investigations and governmental reporting with FCM Program; identifying, reporting and ensuring remediation of any related issues; and serve as liaison on customer and merchant investigations and higher-risk reviews matters.
  • Research, recommend and implement investigations and initiatives to achieve strategic objectives as defined by the Chief AML Officer/Compliance Officer Skrill USA, Inc.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the broader FCM-related customer investigations and higher-risk reviews issues and goals essential for selecting and planning new projects.
  • Analyze investment merits/risks of proposed new tooling’s and processes.
  • Interact with C-level/executive management, business and compliance partners and advisory partners.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.

  Qualifications:

  Knowledge of:

  • US Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions regulatory requirements.
  • Concepts, practices, and principles of project management.

  Skill in:

  • Preparing and delivering clear, effective, and professional presentations.
  • Demonstrating strong communication skills in all aspects of role that influence individuals outside of his or her span of control.
  • Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, and databases.

  Ability to:

  • Build strong working relationships with teams, stakeholders, and senior management.
  • Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
  • Identify problems, gather facts, and develop solutions.
  • Analyze problem/situation to determine needs, wants, and goals.
  • Identify and lead project teams, including planning, assigning, monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating project activities.
  • Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas, and problems are addressed.
  • Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.
  • Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.
  • Keep all appropriate parties up-to-date on decisions, changes, and other relevant information.

  Minimum Requirements:

  • 3-5 years of demonstrated leadership and increasing responsibilities in Anti-Money Laundering/Fraud (BSA Compliance)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field of study is a plus; we will take relevant experience in lieu of education
  • Minimum of 2 years of leading direct reports; Strong Leadership experience with proven ability to build teams; set clear expectations and manage performance and people related matters
  • Experience in transaction monitoring, investigations, regulatory remittance to the Financial Crime Enforcement Network; developing metrics for monthly/quarterly/annual reporting
  • Project management, governance (root cause analysis, control inventory, action plans), program policy and procedures experience – a plus
  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist a plus
  • Certified Fraud Examiner a plus

  
  Life at Paysafe

  Our culture values humility, high trust & autonomy, a desire for excellence and meeting commitments, strong team cohesion, a sense of urgency, a desire to learn, pragmatically pushing boundaries, and accomplishing goals that have a direct business impact. We encourage you to apply even if your experience does not exactly align as we value diverse thoughts, experience, and backgrounds.

  
  Equal Employment Opportunity
  Paysafe provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, and applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination of any type with regard to ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of recruitment and employment. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please let us know. We will be happy to help and look forward to hearing from you.

• About the company

  Since launch, Skrill has expanded to operate in more than 120 countries with the digital wallet offered in 40 different currencies.

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