Global Head of Card Brand Compliance

U.S. Bank

. Establish and lead the global card brand compliance and technical network management framework for Merchant Payment Services .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $143,905 - $169,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in card brand compliance and technical network management, with a strong focus on translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable business strategies. Proven ability to drive process improvement, manage compliance risks, and foster high-performing teams within a highly regulated financial services environment.

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Card Brand ComplianceMerchant Acquiring RequirementsRisk ManagementExecutive CommunicationLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Compliance Program ExecutionTechnical MandatesData IntegrityAuthorizationClearingSettlementGovernance ProcessesImplementation PlanningControl DesignAudit Readiness

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsStrategic Decision-MakingInfluencing SkillsOrganizational AwarenessCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Banking ExperienceFinancial ServicesFintechHighly Regulated IndustryVisaMastercardAmerican ExpressDiscoverPayment EcosystemGlobal Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and lead the global card brand compliance and technical network management framework for Merchant Payment Services
Provide enterprise-wide leadership and accountability for interpreting, assessing, governing, and executing card network rules, operating regulations, technical mandates, compliance programs, and related requirements
Oversee the North America card brand compliance and technical network management organization
Establish global standards, governance, priorities, metrics, and management routines across regions
Own the end-to-end network change lifecycle, including requirement intake, interpretation, impact assessment, owner assignment, implementation planning, readiness tracking, certification, evidence management, exception handling, and post-implementation validation
Translate card brand and technical requirements into business obligations, technology deliverables, controls, and time-bound implementation plans
Maintain oversight of network requirements, technical dependencies, compliance obligations, implementation decisions, exceptions, waivers, residual risks, and remediation activities
Lead compliance monitoring, control design, testing coordination, root-cause analysis, issue management, and sustainable remediation of network-related findings and violations
Partner with Product, Technology, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Revenue, Sales, and regional leadership
Align methodologies, reporting, governance, escalation practices, and implementation expectations with European and regional teams
Represent the organization in significant interactions with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit networks, regional schemes, processors, technology partners, and other external stakeholders
Provide executive management visibility into mandate readiness, compliance exposure, implementation risk, financial or merchant impacts, technical dependencies, and remediation progress
Advise product and commercial leaders on compliance and technical feasibility of new products, partnerships, market expansion, acceptance models, and strategic initiatives
Drive simplification, automation, data quality, and process consistency across network requirement management, traceability, workflow, reporting, documentation, and evidence management
Build and develop a global community of practice and strengthen enterprise expertise in card brand rules and technical standards
Develop senior talent and succession depth while fostering accountability, technical excellence, collaboration, risk awareness, and continuous improvement
Identify, escalate, and address material network risks and execution gaps through investment, risk acceptance, or executive decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Eight or more years of banking experience
Three or more years of management experience
BA/MBA in finance, business administration, or related field
Extensive leadership experience within merchant acquiring, card networks, payments, financial services, fintech, or another highly regulated industry
Deep knowledge of card brand rules, merchant acquiring requirements, network operating regulations, technical mandates, authorization, clearing, settlement, data integrity, certification, and compliance program execution
Experience interpreting and implementing requirements associated with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit networks, and regional card schemes
Experience translating complex network, regulatory, and technical requirements into business requirements, technology deliverables, controls, governance processes, implementation plans, and executive decisions
Experience leading multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams
Strong knowledge of risk management, control design, compliance monitoring, issue management, remediation, audit readiness, and evidence/documentation standards within a regulated environment
Experience managing senior-level external relationships, negotiations, implementation issues, and escalations involving card networks, processors, technology partners, or other payment ecosystem participants
Ability to manage significant compliance issues, network findings, technical implementation delays, remediation programs, and other high-risk or time-sensitive matters
Strong analytical and strategic decision-making capabilities
Exceptional executive communication, presentation, and influencing skills
Success building and leading high-performing teams, developing senior talent, strengthening succession pipelines, and establishing performance and accountability expectations
Experience operating in a highly matrixed, global organization
Ability to drive process improvement, automation, data quality, governance, and operational discipline across complex compliance or technical functions
Strong executive presence, sound judgment, and organizational awareness
Ability to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures, including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and workplace conduct and safety policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401(k) contribution and pension