<span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Exciting Opportunities at <b>Maverick Payments</b>!<br><br>Join our fast-paced, growing company and further your career with <b>Maverick Payments,</b> where you can thrive, your ideas are valued, and your colleagues feel more like family than coworkers!<br><br><b>About Us:</b><br><strong>Maverick Payments</strong> is a family-owned and privately held full-service payment provider. Located in Calabasas, California, <strong>Maverick </strong>has created innovative technology designed for sales organizations, such as ISO’s and ISV’s, looking to monetize payments by reselling our white-labeled payments stack. Our payment products include merchant acquiring services, a proprietary gateway, ACH processing, fraud & chargeback tools, analytics, and other value-add services. Maverick’s team includes underwriting, risk management, compliance & legal, technology & product development, on-boarding, customer support, information technology, and more.<br><br><b>About the Position: </b><span style="line-height:115%;">Under the direction of Maverick’s Director, Governance & Policy, the Payments Governance Specialist is responsible for supporting day-to day Governance functions, including but not limited to third party risk management, internal risk assessment, policy and procedure oversight, and quality assurance. The position partners closely with internal stakeholders and external parties to strengthen controls, support audit preparedness, and promote a strong culture of compliance and operational resilience.</span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Support the design, execution, and continuous improvement of governance processes across payments, control activities, and partner oversight.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Perform third-party risk management activities, including due diligence, onboarding reviews, periodic risk assessments, issue tracking, and ongoing monitoring of vendors, program partners, and external service providers.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Evaluate control environments for third parties and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with company policies, sponsor bank expectations, and applicable regulatory requirements.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Monitor changes in the regulatory and payments landscape, perform horizon scanning, and communicate emerging risks, regulatory developments, and industry expectations to internal stakeholders.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Support compliance efforts related to card payments, merchant processing, sponsor bank oversight, consumer protection expectations, and operational risk management.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Prepare materials, documentation, and responses for sponsor bank reviews, audits, exams, and oversight meetings.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Coordinate audit readiness activities, including evidence gathering, control mapping, remediation tracking, and follow-up on findings from sponsor bank, internal, and external audits.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Partner with Compliance, Risk, Legal, Operations, Product, and Relationship Management teams to ensure governance requirements are embedded in business processes and change initiatives.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Track governance issues, action plans, and remediation items to closure, escalating concerns where appropriate.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Assist in drafting and maintaining policies, procedures, standards, and governance reporting related to payments, partner oversight, and risk management.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Support recurring governance committees, dashboards, and reporting packages by consolidating metrics, issues, trends, and key decisions.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Support operational quality assurance for key risk functions.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Support specialized governance, compliance, and risk management projects as assigned by leadership.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Assist with the development and enhancement of governance reporting, key risk indicators, and management information packages.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Participate in process improvement initiatives designed to strengthen oversight, documentation quality, and control effectiveness.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Contribute to regulatory change management activities, including impact assessments and implementation tracking.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Other duties as assigned.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><b>Qualifications:</b></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">4+ years of experience in payments, governance, compliance, risk management, audit, or a related function within financial services, banking, fintech, or payment processing.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Experience supporting sponsor bank oversight, partner reviews, audits, or regulatory examinations.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Familiarity with third-party risk management practices, regulatory change management, and control documentation</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">High School Diploma required, bachelor’s degree preferred.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Knowledge of card payment processes, sponsor bank oversight expectations, and regulatory compliance principles relevant to the acquiring and payment processing industry.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Ability to analyze, test, assess, and interpret information or data to identify risks and recommend practical solutions.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear summaries, reports, audit materials, and governance documentation.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Strong organization and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, with strong capabilities in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Ability to adapt to changing regulatory requirements, business priorities, and operational needs.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external third parties.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Demonstrates sound judgment, accountability, and attention to detail.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Understanding of emerging risks, technologies, and trends in the payments space</span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><b>What We Offer:</b></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Competitive Salary, Bonuses and Incentives.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Comprehensive employer sponsored health, vision, and dental insurance programs.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Paid time off, Paid Sick and Paid Holidays.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">401K plan with up to a 3% matching contribution.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Commitment to Career Development and Advancement.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Employee Recognition Programs</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Vibrant Office Culture, Team Building, Birthdays, Work Anniversaries, Snacks, and more!</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Pay Range: $92k to $110k/Annually </strong></span></span><br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>This position will consider remote candidates in the following states: </strong></span></span><br>AZ, CA (outside Los Angeles), CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA<br> <p><strong>Maverick Payments is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong><br>
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<strong>Pay Transparency Notice:</strong> At Maverick Payments, we believe in openness, honesty, and empowering our candidates to make informed career choices. As part of our commitment to transparency, we disclose the salary range for our positions. These ranges reflect our dedication to fair compensation practices and recognize the value that each team member brings to our organization. The final salary offer will be based on factors such as your experience, skills, and qualifications.<br>
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<strong>Non-Solicitation from Third Parties:</strong> Do not contact Maverick Payments about this position unless you are a job seeker and potential applicant for this position. Do not contact Maverick Payments about other services, products or commercial interests.<br>
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<strong>Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:</strong> Maverick Payments is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this or other job postings. Resumes submitted to any Maverick Payments employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Maverick Payments. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.<br>
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<strong>Fair Chance Ordinance:</strong> Maverick will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a consistent manner with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.</p>