Analyst Lead, Compliance (Payments Domain)

Position Type
Full time
Type Of Hire
Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)
Job Posting Description
Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we believe in working as one open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, and passionate team.
About The Team
The role forms part of APAC Global Regulatory Compliance and acts as the second line of defence for FIS payments products and services in India. The successful candidate will provide independent regulatory compliance advice, oversight, and challenge in line with the Global Compliance Playbook and applicable policies and standards.
What You Will Be Doing
Monitor and interpret relevant Indian regulatory developments, including RBI, CERT-In, and applicable payment-system requirements, and assess their impact on FIS payments products and services
Advise business, product, technology, and legal stakeholders on regulatory obligations, compliant solutions, and appropriate controls while maintaining clear first-line and second-line accountability
Oversee regulatory change, regulatory mapping, compliance risk assessments, and reviews of new products, enhancements, and expansion into new jurisdictions
Monitor implementation plans and compliance issues, validate supporting evidence, challenge deficiencies, and escalate material or time-sensitive risks
Review compliance-related client communications, RFPs, due-diligence responses, and contractual provisions within the scope of second-line oversight
Support governance reporting, regulatory examinations, and stakeholder engagement in coordination with Regulatory Relations, Legal, and relevant compliance teams
Maintain accurate and timely records in applicable GRC systems and contribute to enhancements of the compliance framework
Escalate compliance matters requiring urgent or immediate attention to the Head of the APAC GRC team
Specific Areas of Coverage
Regulatory change management and horizon scanning
Compliance risk assessments and regulatory inventory mapping, validation, and maintenance
New product review, analysis, and approval
Monitoring of implementation and remediation plans
Compliance communications, issue notifications, and reporting
Review of RFPs, RFIs, and contract amendments, including recommendations
Interpretation and dissemination of regulations
Responses to ad hoc regulatory queries from stakeholders
Core Competencies
Sound judgement and a strong compliance or audit critical-thinking mindset
Clear, concise communication and the ability to influence stakeholders
Constructive challenge with a balanced and practical approach
Disciplined execution, attention to detail, and effective follow-through
Self-motivation, strong planning, organization, prioritization, and time management
Ability to build and maintain collaborative stakeholder relationships
What You Bring
Minimum 6–8 years of relevant professional experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or the payments industry, with overall experience of 12–15 years or more
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification
Ability to interpret regulations in the context of payment-product functionality and operating models
Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications And Experience
Professional certifications in compliance, risk management, or payments would be an added advantage
Prior experience with India-based payments regulated entities, regulators, quasi-regulatory bodies, payment system operators, fintechs, payment aggregators, or card and payments processors is desirable
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Sourcing Model
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
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Skills
Risk Management, Sourcing, Regulatory Compliance

Experience
12-15 yrs

Work arrangement
No