Technical Product Manager - Compliance, AML and Sanctions

Visa

Austin, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$116,300–$186,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Agile Programming Methodologies, Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Automation, Backlog Prioritization, Best Practices, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Business Administration, Business Processes, Business Support, Case Management, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Data Sets, Detail Oriented, Due Diligence, Ecosystems, Establish Priorities, Financial Transactions, Government, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Industry/Trade Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Kanban, Know Your Customer (KYC), Leadership, Legal, Machine Learning, Maintain Compliance, Mock Up, Money Laundering, Office Equipment, Operational Audit, Organizational Skills, Payment Processing, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Physical Demands, PostgreSQL, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Demonstration, Product Lifecycle, Product Management, Product Strategy, Product Support, Project Tracking, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Management, Risk, Root Cause Analysis, SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Security Protocols, Sprint Planning, Status Reports, Systems Analysis, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Operations, Test Case, Test Plan/Schedule, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, User Experience Design (UXD), User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Willing to Travel, Wireframes, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
Today

About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale - tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters - to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Job Description

The candidate selected will join the Compliance Technology Operations team within the Global Ethics & Compliance Organization. This team coordinates technology development, compliance requirements, and product enablement.This role is hyper focused on improving existing Compliance applications and third-party integrations, while also exploring new experiences, enabling automation, developing a long-term vision, and partnering cross functionally.

As atechnicalproduct manager, the individual will serve as a liaison among various teams at Visa, facilitating collaboration between technology, product, and business groups. Primary responsibilities include developing features for existingand newplatforms, leading integrations with new businesses, and ensuring that AML & Sanctions requirements meet regulatory obligations while supporting business enablement.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong work ethic, leadership ability, sound judgment, effective time management, and the capacity to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. An understanding of the payment industry and Visa's Compliance program is required to develop requirements for building new features. The group supports multiple products and verticals across Visa, requiring strong collaboration, relationship-building, and partnership skills with engineering, operations, product, compliance, and other internal teams.

This role requires interest in payment innovation, technology, and product management, attention to detail, and the ability to achieve results within a complex setting. Technicalcompetence in database queries, supporting large-scale platforms, troubleshooting incidents, conducting data analysis, and participating in technical and functional solution development is necessary.

The position also requires familiarity with current industry developments, strong organizational abilities, written and verbal communication skills, analytical thinking, structured problem-solving, and experience in customer or partner interaction, management, and software solution delivery.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

EssentialSkills

  • Define and drive product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AML, Sanctions, Fraud, Transaction Monitoring, Screening (including sanctions/watchlist screening and adverse media), KYC, Client Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) platforms, aligning compliance technology with business and regulatory priorities

  • Lead transformation ofFin Crimesystems by enhancing core compliance applications, strengthening thirdparty integrations, and embedding automation across transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, adverse media analysis, alert generation, case management, and investigation workflows

  • Drive cross-functional execution to deliver scalable, future-ready compliance solutions that optimise alert dispositioning, strengthen risk detection, ensure regulatory adherence, and improve end-to-end AML lifecycle efficiency

  • Demonstratedability toalignandworktowardsa clear product vision and long-term roadmap that aligns with business goals. Proven experiencein supporting thedevelopmentand articulationofstrategic planswith leadersfornewproduct developmentinitiatives,along withimprovement, and innovation at scale.

  • Skilled at collaborating across multiple teams including engineering, operations, compliance, product, analytics, and business units to delivervalue.The abilitytocollaborateand drive initiatives in a highly matrixed environment.Guide multi-functional teams through strategic and tactical decisions, recognizing dependencies, risks, and solutions.

  • Well-versed in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean,SAFe, Design Thinking), with hands-on experience managing backlogs (user stories, epics, features), facilitating sprint planning, and utilizing tools such as JIRA and JIRA Align.

  • Strong technical background, including experience withplanningAPI/service design and integration,SQL,and data querying (SQL Developer, Postgres SQL), and management of large-scale, data-driven platforms. Ability to engage in technicalsolutioning and brainstormingdiscussions with architects, engineers, and QAteams, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.Ability to translatebusinessrequirements into product features and ensure adherence throughout the product lifecycle.Demonstrates strong technical expertise and can turn capabilities intolong termproduct strategiesand visionfor Technology Teams.

  • Advanced skills in data analysis, process mapping, impact/gap/root cause analysis, and supporting stakeholders with complex data requests. Experience in extracting actionable insights from large datasets tofinalizeproduct decisions and drive enhancements.

  • Conduct thorough UAT for client integrations and new features (frontend and backend/API) in pre- and post-production by defining objectives and scope, creating timelines, developing and executing test cases, validating results, tracking defects until resolved, and supporting stakeholders throughout the process.

  • Experience in creating detailed wireframes and mockups, collaborating with stakeholders to refine user experience and interface design.

  • Enthusiasticabout improvinguserexperience, supporting product demos, gathering feedback, and ensuring that solutions meet user needs and compliance standards.

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, capable of presenting complex topics to diverse audiences, includingleaders, partners, and technical stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills for effective partner management and alignment at all organizational levels.

  • Proficiency in rapid assessment and communication of application issues, incident reporting, and coordination with development and operations to resolve incidents and minimize impact.

  • Strong organizational abilities to prioritize critical tasks, manage multiple initiatives, and coordinate deliverables across global teams anddifferenttime zones.

  • Partnering with operations and analytics to develop platform health metrics, monitor performance, and drive data-driven decision making.

  • Proactive, self-driven, and solutions-oriented-capable of thriving in fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environments while driving progress and innovation.

  • Commitment to staying current with industry trends, technology advancements, and best practices in product management, compliance, and payments.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • 5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 8 or more years of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree or at least 6 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g., Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or a minimum of 2 years of work experience with a PhD.
  • Experience with Compliance systems and strong analytical skills.
  • Understanding of payment processing and Visa Net/payment ecosystem a plus.
  • Candidates with experience in Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanction Screening and end-to-end Case/Alert Management are preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning solutions is considered a significant asset, highlighting the ability to innovate and enhance business processes through advanced technologies.
  • A strong understanding of ISO 8583 and ISO 20022 standards is highly desirable, reflecting proficiency in industry protocols necessary for secure and efficient financial messaging and transactions.
  • Support Product leadership by skillfully conducting user demonstrations, providing clear insights into product capabilities while ensuring clients' needs and feedback are effectively addressed.
  • Prepare and help deliver comprehensive status reports to monitor progress across multiple concurrent workstreams, facilitating transparent communication and strategic decision-making.

U.S. Applicants Only

The estimated salary range for this positionis $116,300.00 to $ 186,000.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Work Hours

Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

About the Company

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Visa

Visa has been a proud sponsor of the Olympic Games since 1986. Sport unites people, communities and nations. It enriches people’s lives and creates economic development opportunities. In today’s world, where brand and trust mean so much, the Olympic Games reflect those equities found at Visa — worldwide acceptance, reliability, versatility and leadership. Sponsoring the Olympic Games makes good business sense for Visa and our clients.

INDUSTRY
Business Services - Other
FOUNDED
1986
WEBSITE
http://www.visa.com.hk/index.shtml