Compliance Analyst Specialist
Worldpay • Denver, Colorado • Full Time
Posted on Fri, May 29, 2026
Job Description
Are you ready to write your next chapter?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Compliance Analyst Specialist to join our compliance team and help us unleash the potential of every business.
What you’ll own as a Compliance Analyst Specialist
Payment Network Change Management
Own the assessment, interpretation, and communication of payment network rules, regulations, and technical releases across North America.
Manage technical release articles end-to-end, including drafting requirements, validating implementation readiness, and tracking delivery status.
Ensure systems, products, and processes remain compliant with applicable network rules and transaction processing frameworks.
Network Liaison & Escalation Ownership
Act as the primary operational liaison with Discover/Capital One payment network, managing day-to-day engagement and senior‑level escalations.
Represent merchant and acquirer perspectives in discussions with Discover/Capital One payment network, advocating for pragmatic and compliant outcomes.
Maintain strong, proactive relationships with network operations and compliance teams.
Strategic Advisory & New Business Enablement
Review new and expanding business initiatives, providing clear compliance direction and risk assessment.
Advise on the feasibility and implications of new products, services, or market expansions from a payment network perspective.
Stakeholder Communication & Influence
Communicate complex scheme requirements, regulatory changes, and business impacts to a wide range of stakeholders, including technology teams and senior management.
Serve as a trusted subject matter expert, providing clear guidance in ambiguous or high-risk scenarios.
Support cross functional teams by translating technical network requirements into practical implementation guidance.
What you’ll bring
Proven ability to interpret and apply complex, technical scheme rules and regulations.
Deep understanding of end-to-end payment processing and the payment network ecosystem.
Strong business acumen with the ability to assess risk and commercial impact.
Demonstrated leadership and influence in a cross-functional operating model.
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and managing highly sensitive or visible issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently with limited supervision
Extensive experience (typically 7+) working with payment network rules, regulations, and transaction processing frameworks.
Deep, hands-on payment industry experience (acquirer, processor, network, or equivalent).
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience.
It’s a bonus if you have
Scheme, acquirer, issuer, PSP or compliance background
Discover payment network experience
About the team
Winning as one team is even more rewarding when you’re doing business the right way. Our dedicated Globalpayers across Legal, Risk, Compliance and Audit help us make it happen. They enable us to expand our horizons while staying true to our commitments and responsibilities.
To learn more about our winning teams, check out our world-class teams that own it every day.
What makes a Worldpayer
What makes a Worldpayer? It’s simple: Think, Act, Win. We stay curious, always asking the right questions, and finding creative solutions to simplify the complex. We’re dynamic; every Worldpayer is empowered to make the right decisions for their customers. And we’re determined, always staying open and winning and failing as one.
Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Worldpayer. Apply now to write the next chapter in your career.
Worldpay is dedicated to offering individuals rewarding career opportunities and competitive compensation. For this full-time position, the good faith estimated annual salary range upon hire is $113,600.00-$171,575.00. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on the role’s responsibilities, level, and geographic location. The actual starting salary will be determined by a candidate’s experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Please note that changes in work location may impact the final offered salary. We encourage you to consult with your recruiter to confirm the budget for your location and to better understand the applicable pay scale. This position is eligible for bonus.Candidates and applicants are advised they may redact age information from requested items like transcripts, resumes, and certificates attached to their application for positions that can be performed in Colorado.EEOC Statement
Worldpay is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.
If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.