Head Of Compliance, Payments
• Oversaw the payments compliance program, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements to operate as a retail payment processor for the North American telecom industry.• Created and maintained all payment related policies and collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement standard operating procedures and staff training.• Served as the primary liaison for audits and risks assessment and led stakeholder communication ensuring clear reporting and action item tracking.Key Achievements• Established the iQmetrix Payment Compliance program from ground zero including policies, procedures, and controls.• Provided project oversight in gaining approval for Payment Facilitator status in both Canada and the US with sponsor bank.