Payment Regulations & Standards Expert

Established in 1927, SICPA is a Swiss private technology company operating across five continents, supporting the effective governance and long-term prosperity of nation states.  SICPA is best known for protecting the majority of the world's banknotes with its high-security inks. SICPA also delivers sovereignty solutions across digital identity and integrity, revenue mobilisation, natural resources, health and brand protection.

PAYMENT REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS EXPERT 

ROLE 

As a Payment Regulations and Standards Expert, you will play a key role in SICPA's Digital team, ensuring that our digital payment solutions comply with regulatory frameworks and international standards. You will be the go-to expert on regulatory developments, market trends, and best practices in digital payments. This position will report to the Head of New Digital Business Development. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Monitor, analyze, and interpret global regulatory developments related to digital payments, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), cryptocurrencies, and fintech. 
• Ensure SICPA's digital payment solutions comply with all relevant local and regional regulations and standards. 
• Collaborate with product, legal, and technical teams to integrate regulatory requirements into digital solution development. 
• Establish and maintain relationships with our payment potential payment partners, banks, regulators, financial institutions, central banks, and standardization bodies. 
• Be the main point of contact and manage the relationship with the local financial partner in each country where SICPA will implement its sovereign digital payment solutions. 
• Contribute to SICPA's digital payment strategy by identifying opportunities and risks related to regulatory changes. 
• Represent SICPA in standardization forums and industry conferences on digital payments. 

PROFILE 

• University degree in law, finance, economics, or engineering, with a specialization in payments, financial regulations, or compliance. 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in digital payments, banking regulations, fintech, or crypto-assets. 
• Strong understanding of international regulatory frameworks (Basel III, FATF, PSD2, DORA, MiCA, etc.) and payment standards (ISO 20022, EMV, PCI DSS, etc.). 
• Experience interacting with regulators, central banks, or financial institutions. 
• Ability to translate complex regulatory topics for various stakeholders. 
• Excellent communication and project management skills. 
• Fluent in English; French is a plus. 

WHY JOIN US? 

• Be part of a leading company driving digital transformation and innovation in sectors that impact billions of people worldwide. 
• Work with a talented, global team focused on delivering cutting-edge digital solutions for governments. 
• Opportunity to shape the future of digital security and make a tangible difference in the world.