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At Maayan Payments, we’re shaping the future of payments and driving global innovation. We’re always looking for passionate, talented individuals to join our team and help us lead the way. Whether you’re a tech expert, a creative thinker, or a problem solver, we offer exciting opportunities for you to grow your career with us.
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Card Schemes Compliance Senior Manager
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Card Schemes Compliance Senior Manager (or Director-level candidate) to lead our risk and compliance function related to card schemes and broader payment compliance. This role is pivotal to ensuring the integrity, security, and scalability of Maayan’s operations across multiple jurisdictions.
The ideal candidate possesses deep regulatory expertise, particularly in Card Network regulations (Visa and Mastercard), and ideally, UK EMI regulations, along with a strong track record of leading payment risk and compliance teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
Key Responsibilities
Card Schemes Risk Management
- Serve as the lead liaison with major card schemes (Visa, Mastercard) on all risk and compliance matters.
- Monitor, interpret, and implement evolving Card Scheme regulations and risk standards.
- Manage all Scheme-related reporting, licensing support, and communications.
- Support Maayan’s geographic expansion by advising on Scheme licensing and compliance requirements.
Risk Management & Compliance Oversight
- Lead the development and implementation of risk frameworks and compliance programs across payment products.
- Oversee the merchant lifecycle, from intake to go-live, and monitoring, ensuring thorough risk assessment and implementation of controls.
- Monitor regulatory changes and ensure company policies remain compliant and current.
- Draft and enforce SOPs, risk policies, and regulatory procedures related to card schemes.
Strategic Leadership & Communication
- Develop and execute the strategic vision for the Payment Compliance and Risk Department.
- Report directly to senior management on key compliance developments and risks.
- Champion the use of technology to improve compliance processes and reduce operational costs.
- Develop, lead, and mentor a team, ensuring accountability through defined KPIs and regular performance reviews.
- Advise leadership on risk implications of new business opportunities and markets.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 5 years in compliance or risk roles within financial institutions, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
- Strong understanding of Card Network regulations, onboarding risk standards, and regulatory frameworks.
- In-depth knowledge of KYC/KYB, merchant onboarding flows for low to high-risk business verticals.
- Experience working with Card Schemes and regulators, including audits, reporting, and licensing support.
- Hands-on expertise with multi-jurisdictional compliance and UK EMI regulations (a strong plus).
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Fluent English required; Fluency in other languages is a desirable skill.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in a remote, international environment.
Why Join Maayan Payments?
- Be part of a dynamic and inclusive team shaping the future of global payments.
- Enjoy autonomy, influence, and the opportunity to lead at a strategic level.
- Work remotely with flexible arrangements and international colleagues.
- Contribute to a mission-driven company that values innovation and integrity.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in this role to careers@maayanpayments.com
Senior VISA/MC Relationship Business Manager
About the Role
You will represent our EMI in all matters related to Visa and Mastercard, focusing on acquiring services, scheme compliance, and partnership development. You will be the primary interface between our business and the schemes, ensuring alignment and unlocking growth opportunities through collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the main point of contact for Visa and Mastercard relationships regarding acquiring initiatives.
- Lead acquiring-related projects including tokenization, recurring billing, payouts, SCA exemptions, and cross-border capabilities.
- Interpret scheme rules, mandates, and updates into actionable initiatives across the organization.
- Manage scheme participation: program registrations, BIN management, Tier 2 MCC approvals.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Product, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Tech) for successful project delivery.
- Identify growth opportunities via scheme collaboration, including industry-specific verticals (e.g. travel, wallets, digital).
- Participate in strategic planning, scheme reviews, and working groups.
- Track KPIs, scheme performance, fees, and overall partner engagement.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in EMI, PSP, acquiring, or within Visa/Mastercard relationship management.
- Deep understanding of acquiring operations, scheme compliance, dispute/fraud processes, and settlement flows.
- Proven experience in launching scheme-driven products (e.g. MDES, ABU, Visa Direct, SCA logic).
- Ability to manage high-level interactions with scheme representatives and executive stakeholders.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Fluent in English; prior experience working with FCA-regulated institutions is a plus.
What We Offer
- Lead scheme strategy and engagement for a UK-based EMI backed by a global fintech group.
- Access to a scalable infrastructure with licenses and direct scheme connectivity.
- Opportunity to shape the product roadmap and influence scheme-level innovation.
- Competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and international growth potential.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in this role to careers@maayanpayments.com