Full-Time
Merchant Bank Compliance Program Director
Posted on 8/25/2025
Worldpay
5,001-10,000 employees
Omnichannel payment processing for merchants
No salary listed
Cincinnati, OH, USA
In Person
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- Strong payments and/or network compliance background
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills to effectively coordinate across a matrix program including Worldpay colleagues, Senior Leadership, and our external bank partner program leads.
- Ability to analyze trends, identify risks, and develop data-driven solutions in conjunction with our internal and external stakeholders.
- Manages the relationship between Worldpay and our key strategic financial institutions’ network compliance programs to ensure adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
- Acts as a primary liaison between our Merchant Bank team, our banks, and our internal Worldpay teams focused on network compliance, regulatory compliance, and business assurance programs.
- Developing strategies to streamline programs, communication, and efficiencies to maintain strong relationships between Worldpay and our partner banks.
- Leadership and experience with complex program management and coordination in a fast-paced environment
- Data Analytics abilities including prior exposure to data and trend analysis
Worldpay, now part of FIS, provides payment processing and fintech services for online and in-store transactions. It supports merchants, financial institutions, and technology partners with omnichannel payment solutions, card issuing, merchant services, and API-driven integrations. Its products enable B2B and B2C payments across eCommerce and physical channels, integrating with third-party applications used by ISVs and VARs. The company earns revenue from transaction fees, subscriptions for advanced payment features, and value-added services. Their API-enabled platform helps businesses connect payment systems quickly and scale with demand. The goal is to help businesses improve customer experiences and grow by delivering reliable, scalable payment processing across multiple channels.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$95.2B
Headquarters
Cincinnati, Ohio
Founded
1990
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Solana Developer Platform integration positions Worldpay for institutional stablecoin settlement adoption.
- UnionPay partnership expansion adds 3D Secure and ExpressPay to cross-border eCommerce markets.
- Regions Bank collaboration across 1,250 branches validates scalable branch-banking distribution model.
What critics are saying
- Global Payments integration erodes pricing power through 10-15% cost synergies and merchant contract consolidation.
- Stripe and Adyen undercut Worldpay's 2.5-3% fees with AI-optimized routing capturing 20% eCommerce volume.
- Midnight mainnet launch exposes Worldpay to blockchain ecosystem hacks risking transaction platform downtime.
What makes Worldpay unique
- AI-powered Authentication Optimization Service increased authorization rates 5.5% during pilot testing.
- Federated node operator for Midnight blockchain enables privacy-preserving enterprise payment solutions.
- Model Context Protocol on GitHub enables developers to build AI agents directly integrated with Worldpay infrastructure.
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↑ 3%Mastercard, Western Union, Worldpay building with new Solana enterprise platform. March 24, 2026 - By Decrypt - Original Mastercard, Western Union, and Worldpay are collaborating on a Solana-based platform to enhance financial services, focusing on stablecoin settlements. Confidence: 85% Horizon: medium-term Key numbers. * 20 technology partners integrated at launch * Full availability expected in 2026 * Mastercard's focus on stablecoin settlement Market drivers (micro). * Increased demand for blockchain solutions in financial services * Partnerships with established financial institutions Context (macro). * Growing interest in digital assets and blockchain technology * Shift towards integrating traditional finance with blockchain solutions Who wins / who loses. * Winners: Financial institutions leveraging blockchain for efficiency * Losers: Traditional payment systems that fail to adapt Scenarios. Base The Solana Developer Platform will successfully facilitate blockchain integration for financial services by 2026. Alt The platform may face technical challenges, delaying its full launch and adoption. What to Watch next. * Monitor the launch of the full platform in 2026 * Watch for additional partnerships with other financial institutions * Keep an eye on regulatory developments affecting blockchain in finance Full analysis. Mastercard, Western Union, and Worldpay are spearheading a new initiative on the Solana blockchain with the launch of the Solana Developer Platform (SDP). This platform is designed to help financial institutions build and integrate blockchain-based products more easily, addressing the common technical challenges faced in the industry. What is the Solana Developer Platform? The SDP is an API-driven platform that bundles infrastructure from more than 20 technology partners, including node infrastructure providers, custody wallet solutions, compliance tools, and payment ramp services. This comprehensive approach aims to streamline the development of digital assets, payment orchestration, and trading functionalities. Key players and their roles. * Mastercard: Utilizing the SDP for stablecoin settlements, Mastercard aims to leverage the speed and programmability of blockchain while ensuring reliability and security through its established network. * Western Union: Known for its cross-border money transfer services, Western Union is exploring how the SDP can enhance its existing capabilities by integrating blockchain technology. * Worldpay: The payments processing giant is applying the platform to improve merchant payments and settlement processes, showcasing the versatility of the SDP. Future outlook. The Solana Developer Platform is currently live in a test version, with a full launch anticipated in 2026. As the financial landscape evolves, the integration of blockchain technology is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the next phase of digital asset innovation. Raj Dhamodharan, Mastercard's Executive VP of Blockchain and Digital Assets, emphasized that practical use cases will define this evolution, integrating seamlessly with existing financial systems. Conclusion. The collaboration between Mastercard, Western Union, and Worldpay on the Solana Developer Platform marks a significant step towards mainstream blockchain adoption in the financial sector. As these companies explore innovative use cases, the potential for blockchain to transform traditional financial services becomes increasingly evident.
Hoskinson sends Cardano community into A frenzy with cryptic post teasing forthcoming Midnight mainnet launch. March 24, 2026 Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson sparked curiosity by posting a short question hinting that the privacy-focused blockchain Midnight may be ready to launch. In a recent post on the X platform, Charles Hoskinson asked his over one million followers, "Who is ready for Midnight?" His post included a five-minute-plus compilation of Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield's legendary performance aboard the International Space Station (ISS) in 2013. The use of David Bowie's "Space Oddity" adds symbolic resonance, evoking exploration, transition, and the journey into uncharted territory - reflecting Midnight's role as Cardano's move into programmable privacy. Paired with the minimalist phrasing, it urges the community to brace for a major milestone, turning a simple question into a deliberate signal of what's coming next. Hoskinson's post has heightened anticipation, with the Midnight mainnet launch expected later this month, though the date has yet to be announced. Notably, the post quickly went viral, racking up over 42,000 views and more than 1,500 likes at press time. Meanwhile, members of the Cardano community, including Input Output Global, have expressed their readiness, further fueling momentum around the anticipated launch. Midnight scores major strategic partnerships. As previously covered by ZyCrypto, Midnight leverages zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs to enable selective data disclosure. Functioning as a partner chain to the Cardano smart contract platform, it delivers privacy and regulatory compliance for decentralized applications. The project has also formed partnerships with major tech platforms, including Google and Telegram, underscoring its potential for widespread adoption. Meanwhile, Midnight's native token, NIGHT, is now available for trading on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Additionally, the Midnight Foundation recently revealed that Worldpay and Bullish will run federated nodes for the Midnight network. In the lead-up to its expected mainnet launch, the NIGHT token climbed to $0.04768 within the last 24 hours. Despite this uptick, its market value - once above $1 billion shortly after its December debut - has declined to roughly $789 million, according to CoinGecko.
Solana Foundation taps Mastercard, Western Union, Worldpay for institutional developer platform. The platform is a toolkit that lets enterprises create and scale financial applications on Solana without deep crypto infrastructure expertise. Mar 24, 2026, 6:00 a.m. * New Solana Developer Platform (SDP) lets enterprises build tokenized assets, stablecoins and payment flows via APIs, with AI integrations from OpenAI and Anthropic * Early adoption by Mastercard, Western Union and Worldpay highlights growing institutional push toward blockchain-based settlement and payments The Solana Foundation is launching a new developer platform aimed at making it easier for financial institutions to build blockchain-based products, with early users including Mastercard, Western Union and Worldpay. The Solana Developer Platform (SDP), currently available for developers to test, is a toolkit that enables enterprises to create and scale financial applications on Solana without deep crypto infrastructure expertise. The SDP will also integrate AI tools such as Anthropic's Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex. The platform bundles services from more than 20 infrastructure providers - spanning custody, compliance, wallets and payments - into a single interface, streamlining what has traditionally been a fragmented process for institutions entering the space. At launch, SDP includes two live modules. The issuance module enables companies to create tokenized deposits, stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets, while the payments module supports fiat and stablecoin flows, including on- and off-ramps and onchain transactions. A trading module is expected later in 2026. The involvement of traditional payments firms underscores growing institutional interest in blockchain-based settlement. Mastercard is exploring stablecoin settlement on Solana, while Western Union is testing cross-border payments on the platform. Worldpay is focusing on merchant settlement and tokenized assets. "As Solana continues to be the most trusted and innovative infrastructure for payments and financial companies worldwide, SDP provides an accessible and familiar experience for institutions and enterprises to start building products on Solana today," the Solana Foundation wrote in a press release shared with CoinDesk. More For You 11 hours ago Co-founder Fernando Martinelli said he considered winding down the entire protocol but decided the team deserved a chance to restructure, with the DAO targeting zero emissions, fee restructuring, and a BAL buyback to offer holders a fair exit. What to know: * Balancer Labs, the corporate entity behind the Balancer decentralized exchange, is shutting down after a 2025 exploit created ongoing legal and financial strain, though the protocol will remain online in a leaner form. * The project's total value locked has fallen about 95 percent from a 2021 peak of nearly $3.5...
Powering business growth: Regions Bank selects Worldpay to transform business payments. Regions Bank joins Worldpay, a Global Payments company, as one of its largest branch-banking collaborators to deliver cutting-edge payments technology for businesses of all sizes. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Jan. 21, 2026 - Regions Bank on Wednesday announced a major collaboration with payments technology company Worldpay(R), a Global Payments company. This new collaboration is designed to enhance how Regions' business clients, ranging from small businesses to major enterprises, accept payments and manage cash flow operations. Through Regions Merchant Services, the bank delivers intuitive, convenient financial services to a wide range of companies that sell goods or services in-store, online or through a mobile or tablet device. How does the new regions-worldpay collaboration work? * Accepting payments allows Regions' business clients to sell in-store, online, and anywhere in between with an array of payment options. This technology enables merchants to meet their customers wherever they prefer to shop. * Protecting payments with leading-edge and multi-layered fraud protection, intelligent authentication, disputes and chargeback management, as well as compliance management and other services to keep merchant payments as safe as possible. * Value-added services deliver more than just payment acceptance. Merchants have access to additional tools and services that can enhance the merchant experience, optimize acceptance rates, and deliver unique customer insights. * Award-winning service that keeps clients top of mind and provides excellent service in the manner they choose with live agent, mobile app, text and chat options. "In a dynamic and changing business world, service, convenience, and ease-of-use are more important than ever for our clients," said Bryan Ford, head of Regions Treasury Management. "One important way Regions Bank stands out is through the depth of relationships we build with the companies we serve. They know our team truly understands how their business operates. They know we are with them today - and we'll still be here serving them tomorrow. We've built a reputation as a trusted source of financial guidance. Combining our services is just the latest example of our consistent, ongoing commitment to elevating how we serve business customers." The collaboration directly complements Regions360, the bank's go-to-market strategy. Through Regions360, a client's primary banker works with other Regions bankers - representing a wide range of specialties and experience - to deliver uniquely tailored services to meet an individual client's needs. Regions Bank is staying on the forefront of payments innovation through both a strong team and strong collaborations, like this new agreement. Together “Doing More Today” is putting the extra in extraordinary. Michelle Young, head of SMB partners for the Americas at Worldpay For small businesses, there is added in-branch support through dedicated branch bankers who know the ins and outs of small-business management. The result is a more customized, beneficial banking relationship. Worldpay is accessible through all the approximately 1,250 Regions branch locations throughout the Southeast, the Midwest and Texas. "Regions Bank is staying on the forefront of payments innovation through both a strong team and strong collaborations, like this new agreement. Together we are putting the extra in extraordinary," said Michelle Young, head of SMB partners for the Americas at Worldpay, a Global Payments company. "By combining our leading payment solutions with Regions Bank's trusted relationships, we're helping businesses serve their customers better, drive growth, and deliver outstanding experiences through advanced payments technology." About Regions Financial Corporation Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $160 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation's largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,250 banking offices and more than 1,750 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com. About Worldpay, a Global Payments Company Global Payments (NYSE: GPN) is a leading payment technology and software company that powers commerce for businesses of all sizes worldwide. “Doing More Today” help businesses grow with confidence by delivering innovative solutions that enable seamless payment acceptance, smarter operations and exceptional client experiences - online, in store and everywhere in between. With its global reach, local expertise and scale, Global Payments manages trillions in payments volume and billions of transactions across more than 175 countries. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Global Payments is a Fortune 500(R) company and a member of the S&P 500. Learn more at company.globalpayments.com.
UnionPay taps Worldpay to boost cross-border payments. By vriti gothi. UnionPay International (UPI) has extended its decade-long partnership with Worldpay, introducing UnionPay 3D Secure (3DS) and ExpressPay capabilities to expand global online acceptance for UnionPay cards. The enhancement will allow UnionPay cardholders to make eCommerce transactions across major markets, including the US, UK, and Europe, as well as sectors such as airlines, retail, and hospitality. The move reflects continued efforts by global payment networks to meet rising cross-border eCommerce demand and improve transaction security. Integrating ExpressPay positions UnionPay as a fully supported global card network within Worldpay's payments portfolio, offering merchants an additional option for serving international customers. Worldpay, which maintains extensive POS and eCommerce coverage globally, said the update is aimed at strengthening both user experience and merchant conversion. "For over a decade, our partnership with UnionPay International has been driven by a shared commitment to enable a greater range of seamless and secure payment options," said Nabil Manji, Head of FinTech Growth and Financial Partnerships at Worldpay. "With ExpressPay, UnionPay cardholders can enjoy faster online transactions, reducing checkout friction and boosting merchant conversion rates - all while maintaining top security." UPI said the collaboration supports its goal of broadening global acceptance through enhanced security frameworks and smoother checkout flows. "By combining our strengths, we can provide secure solutions like 3DS and ExpressPay for our mutual customers," said Larry Wang, CEO of UnionPay International. He added that leveraging Worldpay's global reach and merchant network "unlocks more opportunities for cardholders to pay the way they prefer." The partnership upgrade underscores how networks and processors are deepening cooperation to offer more frictionless, secure, and internationally accessible digital payment options amid continued growth in cross-border commerce.