PCI Compliance & IT Risk Management People Leader

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services.  Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results.  We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions.  Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow. 

PCI Compliance & IT Risk Management People Leader

Ready to take your career global?   

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a PCI Compliance & IT Risk Management People Leader to join our ever evolving Legal team and help shape the future of global commerce.   

What you’ll own    

1.  PCI Compliance Program Support

• Execute day-to-day activities that support the organization’s PCI DSS compliance program

• Maintain and update evidence repositories for PCI controls and assessments

• Track and monitor compliance status across systems, applications, and business units

• Assist in preparation for internal and external PCI audits and assessments

2. Control Validation & Monitoring

• Perform control checks and validation activities aligned with established PCI controls

• Review security configurations, access controls, and logging practices for compliance

• Support continuous monitoring processes to ensure sustained compliance posture

• Identify and escalate potential compliance gaps or control deficiencies

3. Stakeholder Coordination

• Work with internal teams (IT, Security, Operations, Product, Engineering) to collect evidence and resolve compliance issues

• Follow up on remediation actions and track progress to closure

• Support communication of PCI requirements and expectations across business units

4. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain organized repository of PCI Compliance evidence

• Assist in generating regular compliance reports, dashboards, and metrics

• Support audit documentation and responses to Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) inquiries

5. Continuous Improvement & Readiness

• Contribute to initiatives that enhance automation, efficiency, and scalability of PCI processes

• Support efforts to transition from reactive compliance to proactive risk management

• Stay current on PCI DSS updates (e.g., PCI DSS v4.0) and evolving security practices

What you’ll bring   

•  Bachelor’s degree in information security, Cybersecurity, IT, Risk Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4–6 years of experience in IT, security, risk, compliance, or audit (internships or academic projects acceptable)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow established processes and procedures

It’s a bonus if you have   

• Basic understanding of PCI DSS or payment card industry concepts
• Exposure to information security principles (e.g., access control, encryption, logging)
• Familiarity with risk and control frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST)
• Experience working with documentation, evidence collection, or audit support activities
• Proficiency in Excel and/or data tracking tools

 This is a good opportunity to bring in some of our values and behaviors:   

•  Think like a client: We care deeply about our clients' success. We ask, listen and learn — curious to understand first. Our passion drives excellence in everything we set out to do.   

• Act like an owner: We take accountability — working at pace to own our outcomes. We empower each other to make decisions. We’re innovative — always finding better ways to deliver impact.   

• Win as one team: We value personal connections — moving forward together with clarity. We build inclusive and global teams — embracing different perspectives and ideas. It’s always ‘we,’ never ‘me.’ We’re determined to succeed together.   

About the team   

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections  

– it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.   

What makes a Globalpayer?   

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.    

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.    

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