5-7 years of merchant acquiring experience at a sponsor bank or managing sponsor bank relationships with clients
7-10 years of operational risk management and payments experience
Understanding of Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover rules and regulations
Experience with card brand bank sponsorship on-site audit processes
Ability to build and manage new policies, procedures, and teams
Experience working with sponsor banks in the merchant acquiring business
Expertise in merchant acquiring credit and risk management as well as creating and managing related policies
Knowledge of merchant boarding and risk systems
Ability to set and communicate expectations and roles regarding operational risk within Enterprise Payments
Superior organization, project management, and analytical skills
Attention to detail
Commitment to quality, ethics, integrity, and compliance
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to handle ambiguity and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Decision-making and problem-solving skills
Ability to build a team and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
What the job involves
As part of the Platform Sponsorship Program, this role ensures the smooth running of risk oversight functions for sponsored entities including onboarding of new opportunities, due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and annual onsite reviews
You will be part of the Enterprise Payments 1st Line of Defense risk team, implementing and following governance, oversight, and risk management policies
You will report directly to the Senior Segment Risk Manager and join a team dedicated to creating a top-tier client experience, product offerings, and streamlined services.
As a leader with knowledge of sponsorship acquiring, issuing models, and related products, you will participate in strategy development and client interactions during the governance process.
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $196 billion asset regional bank holding company, providing consumers, businesses, and organizations with a comprehensive suite of banking, payments, wealth management, and risk management products and services. Founded in 1866, Huntington aims to create strong financial health for its customers through innovative tools, foster a supportive work environment for its employees, and enhance community economic vitality through strategic initiatives.