Senior Payments & Compliance Analyst

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Senior Payments & Compliance Analyst at Leap ensuring compliance across SaaS platform and embedded payments. Collaborating with various teams to drive initiatives while managing risks and operational execution.

Responsibilities:

  • Own day-to-day compliance for Leap’s SaaS platform and Leap Pay, including PCI-DSS, SOC 2, GDPR/CCPA, state money transmitter licensing, BSA/AML, and other relevant regulations
  • Monitor regulatory changes and proactively implement updates across the core SaaS platform and embedded payments workflows
  • Lead end-to-end RFP processes for new payment processors, gateways, -as-a-Service providers (in parallel with our existing JustiFi relationship)
  • Manage vendor onboarding, API integration, sandbox testing, Level 3 data submission, Same-Day ACH configuration, and technical documentation for Leap Pay
  • Build and maintain compliance documentation, risk assessments, vendor scorecards, policies, and operational playbooks
  • Create and own key payments and compliance dashboards (BPS, effective rates, ACH cap impact, Amex pass-through, attrition sensitivity, compliance metrics, etc.)
  • Partner with Engineering and Product to support integration of new payment capabilities and phased platform migrations
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities early; coordinate with Legal, Finance, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to resolve or mitigate them
  • Support board-level and executive reporting on overall compliance posture, vendor performance, and Leap Pay financial/operational impact

Requirements:

  • 5 – 7 years of experience in compliance, payments operations, embedded payments, or SaaS compliance/operations
  • Strong understanding of payment processing (card, ACH, high-ticket CNP, interchange, Level 3 data, Same-Day ACH, PayFac models)
  • Proven experience leading vendor RFPs, due diligence, contract negotiations, or complex integrations
  • Excellent analytical and modeling skills (advanced Excel/Google Sheets required; SQL or BI tools a plus)
  • Detail-oriented with strong process and project management skills
  • Ability to translate complex regulatory and technical concepts into clear, actionable plans for engineering and business teams
  • Low-ego collaborator who can influence Legal, Engineering, Product, and Finance partners
  • Comfort using modern tools (including AI) to accelerate research, documentation, and analysis
  • Experience in home improvement, home services, or construction tech is a strong plus
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Information Systems, or related field preferred.

Benefits:

  • Affordable Health & Wellness Coverage – comprehensive and competitive benefits package, starting the first of the month following your hire date.
  • Invest in Your Future – 401(k) company match to help you build financial security.
  • Time to Recharge – We believe time to rest and recharge matters. Leap offers a Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy, 10 paid sick days, and 8 paid company holidays.
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – resources to support your mental health, financial well-being, and everyday challenges.
  • Exclusive Discounts with LifeMart (via ADP) – save on groceries, restaurants, entertainment, pet insurance, cell phones, child care, and more!
  • MoveSpring Wellness App – stay active and engaged with company step challenges, workout content, meditation tools, and wellness blogs for a healthier you!
  • Culture & Team-Building Activities – we love to connect, celebrate, and grow together through team events, fun challenges, and company traditions like our Annual Summit!