Blackhawk Network (BHN) is the leader in global branded payment technologies. We strengthen relationships between brands and their customers, employees, and partners by transforming transactions into connections. BHN’s portfolio includes: Gift Card & eGift products, promotions and distribution that grow revenue faster; Rewards & Incentives that build loyalty and acquisition and are integrated into today’s leading platforms; and Payments that enable businesses and customers to access and disburse funds in convenient and innovative ways. BHN’s network spans across the globe with over 400,000 consumer touchpoints. Learn more at BHN.com.

We are looking for a Compliance Analyst to join our GVSPE team and ensure that our organization is in compliance with all regulations, laws, and policies.

This is a hybrid role, based in our Swords office.   

• Independently establish the appropriate scope and test steps for individual reviews 
• Engage with Compliance SMEs to understand any matters of concern related to applicable reviews. 
• Follow policies, procedures, and standards for testing activities. 
• Apply analytical skills to review information and determine potential weaknesses or exceptions to policies and regulatory requirements. 
• Validate and summarize testing results in clear, concise language. 
• Detect and advise the Director of Regulatory Compliance and Business Unit management of potential compliance issues and identify changes and/or enhancements to improve efficiencies in procedures.
• Tracking of identified issues to closure via periodic follow up with action owners. 
• Validation testing to ensure actions have been adequately closed. 
• Develop relationships with Internal Audit to coordinate testing efforts and share results. 
• Conduct meetings with business unit partners and management to discuss testing results and where applicable challenge management responses. 
• Work effectively as an individual contributor as well as in a team environment. 
• Develop strong relationships with the first, second and third lines of defence
• Ensure that distributor onboardings are in line with regulatory requirements. 

• Proven experience related to compliance testing/monitoring or auditing.
• Knowledge of EU regulations and key regulatory developments would be an advantage. 
• A highly motivated individual who has a proven record of using initiative to resolve problems. 
• Analytical ability to identify and understand problems as well as to provide effective solutions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail. 
• A minimum of 1 years related compliance experience. 
• LCOI or other certifications are a plus. 
• Confidence and expertise to advise and challenge senior management and the business. 
• A team player and effective communicator to ensure that issues are appropriately resolved. 
• Ability to deal effectively with multiple competing deadlines. 
• Positive, innovative attitude and the ability to take on new assignments and projects with an open mind.