Blackhawk Network – Sr. Product Compliance Analyst (Remote – Toronto) – Toronto, ON

Company: Blackhawk Network

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:38:18 GMT

Job description: About Blackhawk Network:Today, through BHN’s single global platform, businesses of all kinds can tap into the world’s largest network of branded payment solutions. BHN helps businesses grow revenue, increase loyalty, motivate and reward their teams, disburse funds and engage consumers. Branded payment solutions include the issuance and distribution of gift cards, egifts, corporate payouts and rewards, along with the technology to deliver these products in seamless, integrated ways. BHN’s network spans the globe with more than 400,000 consumer touchpoints. Learn more at BHN.com.Overview:Product compliance means there is evidence that the product meets the essential requirements in the form of directives, regulations and harmonized standards. Proper management of product compliance and the processes around it save time, reduce costs and enable companies to mitigate risks.Responsibilities:Product and regulatory change design:

  • Empower the Product & Technology (P&T) teams to build compliant-by-design products and services by advising them on regulatory implementation in a customer-oriented manner while adhering to regulatory requirements.
  • Utilize regulatory analysis of new products and services to define and ensure related controls are both efficient and consistently implemented before launch.
  • Utilize industry and regulatory subject matter expertise to recommend risk-based design, controls, and processes for implementation and change.
  • Ensure that implementation plans are executed in a timely manner while negotiating exceptional use cases between P&T and Compliance Officers (second line).
  • Design approach and conduct ongoing monitoring and regulatory change gap analysis to ensure Products remain compliant.

Audit, risk and remediation:

  • Coordinate compliance-related audits impacting P&T and, where required, challenge audit findings in collaboration with the Compliance second line and Product teams.
  • Conduct periodic testing of Product control performance to ensure consistent compliance.
  • Ensure that remediation plans are agreed upon across lines and executed promptly.
  • Advise P&T on interpreting audit results and improving processes to avoid regulatory breaches and incidents.
  • Design, implement, and maintain Product health reporting to improve Product visibility into compliance risks and inform product strategy.

This role will give you the opportunity to:

  • Expand your FinTech and Payments knowledge and utilize to innovate within the compliance space.
  • Keep compliance at the heart of the product development cycle in a fast-moving environment.
  • Be empowered to identify regulatory issues or opportunities and take a lead in driving initiatives to establish a high standard of Product compliance.

Qualifications:

  • BA +5 years experience in Regulatory Compliance or related Product Risk roles.
  • Ability to influence business decisions by convincing internal parties such as P&T, Sales, Compliance, and Risk teams on product design and control/requirements execution.
  • Deep understanding of the payments industry.
  • Stong critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze and interpret complex regulatory frameworks and apply them effectively using a risk-based approach.
  • Ability to learn and retain knowledge of our product and service offerings, customers, and company, and how they are impacted by regulations (including financial crime).
  • Ability to prioritize effectively and identify key areas of improvement or innovation to improve the customer experience.
  • Effective communication skills with Product Managers and Engineers, providing practical, actionable, and value-added recommendations and requirements.
  • A natural owner who drives and delivers projects from inception to completion, timely and with attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Experience (or interest) in working in a fast-growing environment.
  • Previous experience in a financial regulation advisory role, compliance/legal department, risk and control function, or consultancy environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple regulatory domains (e.g., money transmission/remittance, consumer protection in payments, AML, sanctions, privacy) and understand their application.
  • Willingness to travel, as BHN offices are located across different countries.
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S./Canada

EEO Statement:BHN welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Our describes the policies and actions we have taken to prevent and remove barriers for our employees with disabilities. Please contact for more information.

Blackhawk Network – Legal Counsel II (Ontario – Remote) – Ontario

Company: Blackhawk Network

Location: Ontario

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 01:31:23 GMT

Job description: About Blackhawk Network:Today, through BHN’s single global platform, businesses of all kinds can tap into the world’s largest network of branded payment solutions. BHN helps businesses grow revenue, increase loyalty, motivate and reward their teams, disburse funds and engage consumers. Branded payment solutions include the issuance and distribution of gift cards, egifts, corporate payouts and rewards, along with the technology to deliver these products in seamless, integrated ways. BHN’s network spans the globe with more than 400,000 consumer touchpoints. Learn more at BHN.com. Overview:Blackhawk is currently seeking a legal counsel to report to the VP, Legal in Toronto, Ontario. The successful candidate will support Blackhawk’s core business of stored value products in Canada. Because of the regulated nature of the work that Blackhawk participates in, this role combines both a commercial and compliance remit. The candidate will take the lead on commercial agreements while supporting licensing matters, partner oversight, and bank assessments.This ideal candidate will be exceptionally organized, resourceful and detail-oriented. The role requires a self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and “outside the box” thinker with excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to manage changing priorities and a diverse range of legal duties, and a desire to innovate, grow, and excel.Responsibilities:

  • Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements related to the prepaid industry, including agreements with financial institutions, payments networks, and processors
  • Research and monitor changes to relevant law and regulations. Make recommendations regarding the impact of proposed legislation on Blackhawk’s business.
  • Work with internal teams to gather data and prepare filings for licenses and applications, renewals, and other licensing reports. Maintain reporting calendar for timely completion of all licensing filings.
  • Organize and respond to due diligence requests and audits from our Canadian banks and regulatory agencies.
  • Build collaborative relationships with customer counterparts to educate them on AML best practices and promote adoption of Blackhawk tools and resources.
  • Support the creation and updates of Canadian templates, policies, and procedures.
  • Some travel may be required from time to time, primarily to the United States

Qualifications:Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent time management and organizational and project management skills
  • Able to work independently, prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Energetic self-starter with demonstrated initiative
  • Creative and critical thinker with the ability to analyze information in a fast-evolving environment
  • Excellent business judgment and strategic thinking skills
  • Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
  • High level of attention to detail

Education/Experience

  • Law degree with outstanding academic credentials
  • Licensed to practice law in Ontario
  • 2-4 years of legal experience
  • Understanding of and experience specific to Canadian financial services regulations, a plus.
  • Fluency in French a plus

EEO Statement:BHN welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Our describes the policies and actions we have taken to prevent and remove barriers for our employees with disabilities. Please contact for more information.

Blackhawk Network – Legal Counsel II (Ontario – Remote) – Ontario

Company: Blackhawk Network

Location: Ontario

Expected salary:

Job date: Tue, 10 Dec 2024 23:27:32 GMT

Job description: About Blackhawk Network:Today, through BHN’s single global platform, businesses of all kinds can tap into the world’s largest network of branded payment solutions. BHN helps businesses grow revenue, increase loyalty, motivate and reward their teams, disburse funds and engage consumers. Branded payment solutions include the issuance and distribution of gift cards, egifts, corporate payouts and rewards, along with the technology to deliver these products in seamless, integrated ways. BHN’s network spans the globe with more than 400,000 consumer touchpoints. Learn more at BHN.com.Overview:Blackhawk is currently seeking a legal counsel to report to the VP, Legal in Toronto, Ontario. The successful candidate will support Blackhawk’s core business of stored value products in Canada. Because of the regulated nature of the work that Blackhawk participates in, this role combines both a commercial and compliance remit. The candidate will take the lead on commercial agreements while supporting licensing matters, partner oversight, and bank assessments.This ideal candidate will be exceptionally organized, resourceful and detail-oriented. The role requires a self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and “outside the box” thinker with excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to manage changing priorities and a diverse range of legal duties, and a desire to innovate, grow, and excel.Responsibilities:

  • Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements related to the prepaid industry, including agreements with financial institutions, payments networks, and processors
  • Research and monitor changes to relevant law and regulations. Make recommendations regarding the impact of proposed legislation on Blackhawk’s business.
  • Work with internal teams to gather data and prepare filings for licenses and applications, renewals, and other licensing reports. Maintain reporting calendar for timely completion of all licensing filings.
  • Organize and respond to due diligence requests and audits from our Canadian banks and regulatory agencies.
  • Build collaborative relationships with customer counterparts to educate them on AML best practices and promote adoption of Blackhawk tools and resources.
  • Support the creation and updates of Canadian templates, policies, and procedures.
  • Some travel may be required from time to time, primarily to the United States

Qualifications:Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent time management and organizational and project management skills
  • Able to work independently, prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Energetic self-starter with demonstrated initiative
  • Creative and critical thinker with the ability to analyze information in a fast-evolving environment
  • Excellent business judgment and strategic thinking skills
  • Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
  • High level of attention to detail

Education/Experience

  • Law degree with outstanding academic credentials
  • Licensed to practice law in Ontario
  • 2-4 years of legal experience
  • Understanding of and experience specific to Canadian financial services regulations, a plus.
  • Fluency in French a plus

EEO Statement:BHN welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Our describes the policies and actions we have taken to prevent and remove barriers for our employees with disabilities. Please contact for more information.