Ecosystem Security & Integrity - Risk Management Manager

Ecosystem Security & Integrity (ESI) is a Regional Risk group that is tasked with the role of upholding the security and integrity of the payment ecosystem through the interdiction of illegal and fraudulent activity.  This is achieved through the deployment of risk control and/or compliance programs.  The programs are deployed through Visa Rules and additional client guidelines and Visa performs the risk control leveraging proprietary tools, specialized third party vendors, regional risk teams, and other stakeholders.   ESI also works with internal and external stakeholders to further its charter and initiatives.The person in this role will support the overall implementation of the Ecosystem Integrity Compliance programs with initial focus on “Acquirer Control” processes as defined in the Visa Integrity Risk Program for the Latin America Region. The objective of these processes is to assess the effectiveness of controls Acquirers have in place to onboard and manage merchants that are active across defined, high-risk merchant activities. This person will perform “underwriting” as well as an “ongoing monitoring”, assess Acquirer controls and processes against defined minimum standards and acceptance criteria that are used to approve Acquirers to be active across such activities. The person will ensure related policies, procedures, and controls are executed consistently across the LAC region as well as by internal and external stakeholdersEssential FunctionsPerform underwriting / assessment of the effectiveness of controls Acquirers have in place to onboard and manage merchants covered under Visa’s Integrity Risk Program. Such underwriting may include any of the following, review of Self-Assessment Questionnaires, of Acquirer Policies, Procedures and sample Merchant Files, various external diligence information, payment fraud performance, etc.Perform periodic risk-based assessment of Acquirers covered under Visa’s Integrity Risk program, with ongoing monitoringAssist in conducting on-site Acquirer Audits, or coordinate Audits through 3rd partiesSupport Visa’s Close Monitoring process and coordinate risk and threat management actions vis-a-vis ecosystem participants posing an excessive risk or potential threat — exceeding Visa’s stated risk tolerance. Support the execution of all Ecosystem Integrity Compliance Risk Programs and work on Ad hoc requests and special projectsEngage with MSA and Account Executives to share intelligence, assess mitigating actions, and ensure clear accountability across functions and/or individuals to drive a consistent and timely remediation approachWorking closely with the Global Visa Integrity Risk Program Management Office and provide insights into industry reviews of high-risk activities, and recommend program changes to ensure continuous program effectiveness for our regionProvide regular and ongoing reporting, metrics and information related to program execution and effectiveness and assist with presentations and training materials.This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.