Global Payments

Senior Change, Risk and Controls Analyst

Global Payments$100K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in risk management, controls, governance, audit, compliance, or change management within financial services or technology sectors.
  • Ability to convert risk and control frameworks into actionable, business-oriented solutions.
  • Proven track record in building relationships and influencing stakeholders across various functions.
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on identifying risks and opportunities for process improvement.
  • Proactive approach to ownership, accountability, and maintaining audit-ready documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Drive risk-informed change across strategic initiatives for successful business outcomes.
  • Guide stakeholders through the Risk Review process to ensure clarity and accountability.
  • Enhance audit readiness and control effectiveness through improved governance records.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement based on data and stakeholder feedback.
  • Champion proactive risk management and accountability across teams to facilitate informed decision-making.

Benefits

  • Dynamic opportunities for career growth in a global company.
  • Inclusive team culture that values collaboration and shared success.
  • Access to industry experts and opportunities for continuous learning.
Full Job Description
Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Senior Change, Risk and Controls Analyst to join our ever evolving Change, Risk and Control Governance (CRCG) team and help shape the future of global commerce. In this role, you will help ensure that innovation, transformation, and operational change across Global Payments are delivered with strong risk management and control practices embedded from the start. Acting as a trusted advisor and change enabler, you will influence critical business, product, technology, and operational initiatives, helping teams navigate complexity, reduce risk, strengthen audit readiness, and accelerate successful outcomes. Your work will create greater transparency, accountability, and consistency across the organization while supporting Global Payments’ mission to deliver secure, reliable, and innovative payment solutions that power businesses around the world.

What you'll own
  • Drive risk-informed change across strategic initiatives, ensuring risk and control requirements are identified early, integrated into delivery plans, and contribute to successful business outcomes with reduced rework and stronger governance.
  • Guide cross-functional stakeholders through the Risk Review process, creating alignment, accelerating decision-making, and ensuring initiatives progress with clear ownership, accountability, and documented control expectations.
  • Strengthen audit readiness and control effectiveness by improving the quality, transparency, and traceability of risk assessments, evidence, remediation activities, and governance records across the change lifecycle.
  • Identify and influence opportunities for process improvement, using data, trends, and stakeholder feedback to reduce bottlenecks, improve consistency, and enhance the effectiveness of Change, Risk and Control Governance execution.
  • Champion proactive risk management and accountability, helping business, product, technology, and operations teams make informed decisions that protect the organization while enabling innovation and growth.

What you'll bring
  • Proven experience in risk management, controls, governance, audit, compliance, change management, project management, or related disciplines within financial services, payments, technology, or complex business environments.
  • Strong ability to translate risk and control requirements into practical, business-focused solutions that enable delivery while maintaining governance expectations.
  • Demonstrated success influencing cross-functional stakeholders and building trusted partnerships across business, technology, operational, and governance teams.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, uncover improvement opportunities, prioritize actions, and drive measurable outcomes.
  • A proactive ownership mindset with a commitment to accountability, continuous improvement, high-quality documentation, and delivering audit-ready results.
It's a bonus if you have
  • Professional certifications such as Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar credentials.
  • Experience using governance, risk and compliance (GRC), workflow, reporting, or project management platforms such as ServiceNow, SharePoint, Power BI, or Power Automate.
  • Experience supporting enterprise-scale transformation, technology modernization, or governance programs within payments or highly regulated industries.

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.

About Global Payments

Global Payments (NYSE: GPN) is a transaction processors and offers worldwide electronic transaction processing services through their high speed, robust electronic information networks. These networks process billions of business and consumer payment card and money transfer transactions annually for customers in the United States, Canada, Europe and Latin America. Global Payments also provides business-to-business payment card and processing services, such as money transfer, cash management, financial electronic data interchange, management information and reporting services.

Global Payments Careers

Join the dynamic team at Global Payments, a leader in payment technology services worldwide. As a pivotal player in the financial technology sector, Global Payments offers unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward through innovation and leadership.

Work You’ll Do

At Global Payments, you’ll engage in meaningful work that directly impacts global commerce. Our team is dedicated to redefining how money moves around the world, and by joining us, you’ll contribute to a secure, seamless payment experience for businesses and consumers alike.

Empower Your Professional Growth

Global Payments is not just a company; it's a vibrant community where career growth is fostered through comprehensive leadership and diversity training programs. We believe in nurturing the skills of our employees with advanced training and ample networking opportunities, ensuring every team member can achieve their career aspirations.

Innovate with Us

Innovation is at the heart of Global Payments. Our employees are encouraged to think big and create solutions that influence the industry. With a culture that thrives on new ideas, we provide the tools and freedom necessary for professional breakthroughs.

Join Our Inclusive Team

Diversity and inclusion are the foundations of our corporate culture. At Global Payments, we celebrate diverse perspectives and believe they contribute to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members, regardless of their background, can thrive.

Explore Job Opportunities and Internships

Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking for your next challenge or a recent graduate eager to start your career, Global Payments has a position for you. From full-time positions to internships, our hiring process is designed to find not just the right skills but also the right fit for our culture.

Benefits That Work For You

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to support their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. From health insurance to retirement plans, and flexible working conditions, we ensure our team is equipped to succeed both at work and in life.

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Learn more about Global Payments
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$25.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$584.5 million
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+31.1%
Revenue
$7.4 billion
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