Mercury

Senior Compliance Risk Manager - Product Compliance, Payments

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, PaymentsIndustries

Position Overview

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This role within Mercury’s Product Compliance team focuses on ensuring the compliance of Payments Products, specifically ACH, Wires, and Checks, in collaboration with the Payments Product team. The goal is to empower product teams to build compliant-by-design products and mitigate potential compliance risks. This position requires a proactive approach to identifying compliance challenges and collaborating with various teams to develop and implement solutions.

Requirements

  • Experience: 5-7 years of experience in a compliance advisory role.
  • Industry: Ideally in a financial technology company or the payments industry.
  • Subject Matter Expertise: Strong understanding of Nacha compliance.
  • Knowledge: Knowledge of banking payments rails and Mastercard rules.
  • Track Record: Demonstrated experience working with product teams on regulatory compliance matters, including:
    • Financial crimes
    • Licensing requirements
    • Regulatory reporting
    • Financial product obligations
    • Consumer compliance
    • Conduct risk
    • Complaints handling
  • Risk Evaluation: Experience evaluating emerging products for compliance risk.
  • Problem Solving: Ability to identify and define problems, build project plans, and manage implementation of solutions.
  • Communication: Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with various business lines and senior management.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with cross-functional risk and product teams to ensure products meet regulatory and partner compliance obligations.
  • Ensure ACH payment processes and products comply with Nacha rules and regulations, staying updated on changes.
  • Support new payment product launches by scoping, defining, and communicating product and compliance requirements.
  • Drive remediation efforts for existing products within the defined scope.
  • Support the compliance function in defining and achieving departmental initiatives, maintaining policies and procedures, developing documentation, and liaising with auditors.
  • Contribute to building a strong culture of compliance across Mercury.

Application Instructions

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Company Information

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Skills

Nacha compliance
Banking payments rails
Mastercard rules
Regulatory compliance
Financial crimes
Licensing requirements
Regulatory reporting
Financial product obligations
Consumer compliance
Conduct risk
Complaints handling
Risk evaluation
Problem solving
Communication

Mercury

Banking services for startups and founders

About Mercury

Mercury provides banking services specifically designed for startups, regardless of their size or stage of development. Their offerings include free checking and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, and options for domestic and international wire transfers, as well as treasury and venture debt services. The platform is user-friendly, allowing founders to manage their finances with ease. What sets Mercury apart from traditional banks is its focus on the startup community, offering programs that connect founders with valuable resources and advice to help them succeed. The goal of Mercury is to empower startups by providing them with the financial tools and support they need to grow and thrive.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$146.8MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision
Custom equipment setup
401(K) matching
12+ weeks paid parental leave
Book budget
Wellness benefits
Grocery budget
Paid lunch
Personalized callsign
Unlimited vacation policy (with mandatory minimum)

Risks

Mercury's decision to stop serving certain countries may lead to customer loss.
Integration challenges from the Teal acquisition could disrupt services.
Expansion into consumer banking might divert focus from core startup services.

Differentiation

Mercury offers both business and personal banking services, unlike many fintech competitors.
The company provides integrated financial management tools, enhancing startup operational efficiency.
Mercury's Raise program connects startups with investors, mentors, and other founders.

Upsides

Mercury secured a $100 million credit warehouse to expand its credit card business.
The acquisition of Teal enhances Mercury's financial management offerings for startups.
Mercury Personal expands market reach by attracting tech-savvy individuals.

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