Risk Specialist - Policy Management

What you’ll own You will help design, maintain, and improve the company’s policy governance framework, including standards, procedures, and the Policy on Policies. You will be a trusted partner to teams — guiding Policy Owners on lifecycle management, compliance, exceptions, and governance requirements. You will ensure policies meet quality, formatting, and governance standards; manage approvals and escalate risks, gaps, or delays when needed. You will keep an accurate, centralized policy inventory and track key metrics like status, reviews, compliance, and exceptions. You will support governance operations by preparing committee materials, improving processes, and creating clear guidance, training, and communications. What you’ll bring Bachelor’s degree in business, risk management, finance, compliance, law, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in policy governance, risk, compliance, internal controls, or a similar area. Hands‑on experience with policy lifecycle management, approvals, and exception handling processes. Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly engage and collaborate across teams. Highly organized and analytical, with a proven ability to manage priorities, track metrics, and improve processes. Be able to work hybrid, minimum of 3 days a week from either our Alpharetta, GA or Cincinnati, OH offices. It’s a bonus if you have Experience working in large, complex, or regulated environments, with familiarity in governance tools and policy/workflow systems. Solid understanding of Enterprise risk frameworks and the ability to create polished, executive‑ready materials for senior leaders or committees. Detail‑oriented and quality‑driven, with experience developing training, guidance, and communications to support governance adoption. Benefits Global Payments offers a comprehensive benefits package to all of our team members, including medical, dental and vision care, EAP programs, paid time off, recognition programs, retirement and investment options, charitable gift matching programs, and worldwide days of service. #J-18808-Ljbffr Global Payment Holding Company