Description

Summary:

The Network Rules Compliance Manager Senior has overall responsibility for Huntington Bank’s alignment with the first line of defense Merchant Acquiring and Network requirements as well as providing primary support to the new and growing Platform Sponsorship offerings.  Through effective partnership with Segment leaders, risk partners and demonstrated expertise in Card Brand and Network strategies and risk management and compliance, this position is responsible for ensuring Huntington is following Card Brand Rules, within Huntington’s established risk appetite and in accordance with rules, laws and regulatory expectations.  Additionally, this position is responsible for managing ongoing requests from the Card Brands, providing the required regular reporting to the Card Brands.  The qualified candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, influence and ability to work independently, collaborate and use sounds judgement considering prudent risk management principles, regulatory requirements and business objectives.

Essential Job Functions:

• Partner with the Enterprise Payments process owners to help ensure the segment remains compliant with all Card Brand and Debit Network Rules
• Develop first line policies and procedures in accordance with the most current Card Brand and Network rules and guidelines
• Actively participate in the build and development of the Bank’s Platform Sponsorship Program’s methodologies, governance and oversight programs, ensuring compliance with Card Brand rules
• Act as the first line of defense contact with the Card Brands for all card compliance matters
• Prepare various reporting as required by Card Brands
• Validate and support Huntington’s PCI and Card Compliance Program
• Analyze and provide feedback on Card Brand and Network Interchange and Billing Practices in play with all card and merchant portfolios
• Contribute to overall risk strategy with regards to the Card Brand and Network Operating Rules
• Develop/ maintain strong positive working relationships with Segment leadership, colleagues and risk partners
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Card Brand and Network Management Operational Risk and Integrated Payments requirements, industry trends and best practices
• Effectively present results and findings from independent assessments and gain buy-in to influence any necessary change
• Develop and deliver reporting to senior leadership and governance committees, as needed
• Respond to internal and external audits, exams and requests for information. 
• Assist in the evaluation of audit and examination findings/ observations and implementation of corrective action and responses

Required Qualifications/ Competencies/Skills:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant industry and professional experience
• Understanding and application of Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover rules and regulations
• Strong leadership and relationship management skills including the ability to lead up and across the organization
• Holds self and others accountable for meeting commitments by setting and clearly communicating expectations and roles and responsibilities relative to operational risk within Enterprise Payments
• Superior organization, project management and analytical skills and attention to detail
• High-level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbal
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills to build shared agenda and drive results through collaboration
• Ability to build a team, appropriately delegate and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

#LI-MH1

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Workplace Type:

Huntington is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington's Career Web Site for more details.

Agency Statement: Huntington does not accept solicitation from Third Party Recruiters for any position