Product Compliance & NPAP
Fa-Euqk-Saasfaprod1 Cx_1 · UAE
About Us:
Network International is the largest Financial Technology company in Middle East and Africa. Payments is our core business where we provide services in more than 50 countries – UAE, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt are some of our key markets. Apart from payments, we provide services on Data and Insights, Lending, Insurance, Risk Solutions, etc. Our core customers are businesses at every scale and segment, though recently we are growing in direct to consumer card segment as well.
Our EVP's:
At Network International, we always stay ahead. . In the fast-paced world of financial services, we thrive on innovation, agility, and purposeful collaboration. We invest first in our people, empowering you to make bold decisions, learn fast, and grow your expertise alongside industry leaders. Here, solving complex problems means more than using cutting-edge technology; it’s about creating meaningful value for our customers, together. We foster a culture where trust, accountability, and achievement go hand in hand—because success isn’t just a goal; it’s how we work, every day, as one team.
Job Description:
Product Compliance
- From a Product Compliance perspective, the role is responsible for translating scheme mandates into clear, actionable product requirements prior to prioritization with Technology, ensuring end-to-end compliance across Network International's product portfolio.
- Key responsibilities include:
· Maintaining a comprehensive Product Compliance Tracker to assess the impact of mandates on customer experience, product roadmap priorities, technical complexity, and commercial outcomes.
· Proactively mitigating scheme penalty risks through prioritization management, mandate negotiations, and waiver requests where appropriate.
· Acting as the Product Single Point of Contact (SPOC) and governance lead for Group Product Scheme Compliance.
· Representing Product Compliance at relevant Steering Committees (SteerCo) and governance forums.
NPAP Process
- Serve as the Product SPOC and governance lead for Group Products across Acquiring, Operations, and Risk.
- Chair and manage the NPAP Steering Committee (All NPAP levels), facilitating effective cross-functional alignment and timely decision-making.
- Drive resolution of critical blockers involving Product, Technology, Risk, Operations, and other stakeholders.
- Exercise the necessary authority and organizational reach across Executive Committees (Product, Risk, Technology, Operations, and Finance) to drive NPAP closure where issues remain unresolved at the Product Managers/SVP or Risk Manager level.
AI in Products & Automation
- Lead the automation of Product Compliance processes and governance workflows.
- Continue supporting the NPAP Copilot initiative as AI Co-Champion alongside Berk, following the recent transition of primary ownership.
- Contribute to broader AI-driven product initiatives where strategic guidance, governance oversight, or product expertise is required.
- Support product teams in identifying and implementing AI opportunities, particularly in cases where additional product domain expertise or stakeholder alignment is needed.
Network International is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where innovation, diversity, and performance thrive.