Director of Payment Card Industry Compliance

At Jack Henry, we deliver technology solutions that are digitally transforming and empowering community banks and credit unions to provide enhanced and streamlined user experiences to their customers and members. Our best-in-class products are just the start as we lay the groundwork for the future of digital banking and payments. We hope you'll join us. We can't do it without you.

We're seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as our Director of Payment Card Industry Compliance. In this critical role, you'll shape and drive the organization's approach to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS), ensuring strict adherence and continuous improvement. You'll design, implement, and oversee compliance programs while conducting audits to identify and mitigate risks. As a key collaborator, you'll engage with internal teams and external partners to enhance security measures and safeguard payment data. If you're passionate about compliance, risk management, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to have you on board.

This position may be worked remotely within the United States.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Directs and controls the activities of a broad functional area through department manager(s) with the company. Determines operational objectives and direction.
• Collaborates with other leaders across the organization to develop and implement strategic plans and objectives. * Participates in corporate development of approach, techniques, and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people.
• Regularly interacts with executives and/or major clients. Negotiates and influences matters of significant to the organization.
• Lead the development and execution of organization PCI compliance strategies, ensuring alignment with industry regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate with a large number of IT, security, and business teams to implement secure payment processing systems and protect sensitive cardholder data.
• Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and training programs related to PCI compliance and data security.
• Monitor regulatory changes and emerging threats, advising leadership on necessary adjustments to compliance frameworks.
• Conduct risk assessments and gap analyses to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and payment processors regarding PCI compliance matters. * Lead incident response efforts related to payment security breaches, ensuring swift resolution and reporting.
• Provide strategic guidance on compliance initiatives, fostering a culture of security awareness and accountability.
• Manage compliance documentation, reporting, and certification processes to maintain regulatory adherence.
• May perform other job duties as assigned.

What you'll need to have:

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in IT, regulatory compliance or financial services.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with PCI-DSS.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a leadership role managing a cross-functional team.

What would be nice for you to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience leading large matrixed development efforts involving multiple technology teams and vendors.
• Experience understanding complex business processes and workflows to find compliant solutions to process problems.
• Strong knowledge of payment security standards, risk management, and data protection regulations.
• Proven leadership experience in managing compliance programs and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive compliance initiatives.
• Proven ability to rally inexperienced or resistant teams to align on and rally around common goals and approaches.
• Relevant certifications such as PCI Professional (PCIP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) are highly desirable.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement on this posting, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet motivated people who align with Jack Henry's mission and can contribute to our company in a variety of ways.

Why Jack Henry?

At Jack Henry, we pride ourselves through our motto of, "Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun." We recognize the value of our associates and believe much of our company's strength and success depends on their well-being.

We demonstrate our commitment by offering outstanding benefit programs to ensure the physical, mental & financial well-being of our people is always met.

Culture of Commitment

Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Rising to meet challenges and seeking opportunities is part of who we are as an organization. Our culture has helped us stay strong through challenging times and we credit our dedicated associates for our success. Visit our Corporate Responsibility site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business - and our society - stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.

No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.

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