Senior Technical Compliance Analyst at Marqeta

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum 4 years industry experience in Information Security, IT Risk Management, IT Audit or Compliance
  • Experience designing and integrating technical regulations and standards (e.g. PCI DSS, NIST, ISO 27001, etc.) into new products and services
  • A strong bias toward action and able to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to simplify key security messages and translate technical matters to non-technical audiences
  • Positive attitude, team player, adaptable, resourceful, and self-starter who is able to work independently

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and implement a Common Controls Framework based on security and data protection standards (e.g. PCI, ISO, NIST, GDPR, etc.)
  • Identify, document and map technology processes, systems and internal controls of applicable technology infrastructure and operational areas per the scope of audit projects
  • Partner with Security and Control Owners across the organization to design and mature security controls
  • Perform testing and monitoring including inquiry, observation, documentation gathering and other analysis to assess compliance with security and data protection policies and regulatory requirements
  • Report on results of internal and external assessments with key stakeholders
  • Develop recommendations to remediate issues identified during assessments
  • Foster strong cross-functional partnerships to drive remediation of findings and execution of security compliance objectives and goals
  • Facilitate internal and external security audits

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PCI DSSISO 27001SOXEU AI ActSSAE 18NISTGDPRCommon Controls FrameworkSecurity ControlsAudit FacilitationRisk RemediationCompliance Testing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote-friendly and where can it be performed?

This role can be performed remotely anywhere within the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia, Canada, under Marqeta's Flexible First work policy.

What experience is required for this Senior Technical Compliance Analyst position?

Candidates need a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree (or 3 years with a Master’s, or equivalent), plus at least 4 years in Information Security, IT Risk Management, IT Audit, or Compliance, and experience designing and integrating technical regulations like PCI DSS and ISO 27001.

What key skills and qualities are they looking for in candidates?

They seek a strong bias toward action, ability to operate in a dynamic fast-paced environment, excellent verbal and written communication skills to simplify technical matters for non-technical audiences, and traits like positive attitude, team player, adaptability, resourcefulness, and self-starter ability.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate will have the minimum required experience in security or compliance, hands-on experience with standards like PCI DSS and ISO 27001, excellent communication skills, and nice-to-haves like relevant degrees, global privacy regulation experience, or certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CIPP.

Marqeta

Card issuing and payment processing solutions

About Marqeta

Marqeta provides modern card issuing and payment processing solutions in the fintech sector. Its platform allows businesses to create, issue, and manage payment cards tailored to their specific needs, such as expense management and consumer payments. The service operates through an open API, enabling clients to integrate Marqeta's capabilities into their own applications. This flexibility sets Marqeta apart from competitors, as it caters to a diverse range of clients, including financial institutions and tech companies. The company generates revenue primarily through transaction fees each time a card is used, along with potential setup and service fees. Marqeta's ability to quickly adapt to the growing demand for digital payments, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, has contributed to its significant presence in the market.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$526.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision coverage
Flexible time off
Paid family leave
Pet insurance
401k match
Equity
Monthly stipends
Company recognition & awards
Employee Stock Purchase Program

Risks

Class action lawsuit may harm Marqeta's reputation and investor confidence.
Increased regulatory scrutiny could raise compliance costs for Marqeta.
EWA platforms might disrupt Marqeta's traditional card issuing model.

Differentiation

Marqeta's open API platform allows for highly customizable payment solutions.
The company operates in 40 countries, offering a global card issuing platform.
Marqeta's cloud-based infrastructure enables instant access to scalable payment systems.

Upsides

Partnership with Slope taps into the growing Buy Now, Pay Later market.
Demand for flexible working capital solutions boosts Marqeta's embedded finance offerings.
Smarter AI models enhance Marqeta's payment processing capabilities.

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