Card Scheme Operations Specialist
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£48,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2482 (67% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,200, and xpate Ltd is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 2482 (Quality assurance and regulatory professionals) · 67% match
- Possible 4129 (Financial administrative occupations not elsewhere classified) · 11% match
- Possible 2439 (Business, research and administrative professionals not elsewhere classified) · 7% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Most likely code | £33,800 | £38,600 | £43,400 | £48,200 |
4129 Financial administrative occupations not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
2439 Business, research and administrative professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £39,600 | £45,300 | £50,900 | £56,600 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
As a Card Scheme Operations Specialist, you will be the key liaison between xpate and the card schemes, supporting operational, compliance and reporting activities across our card business. You will monitor scheme requirements, coordinate responses to network requests, maintain critical internal documentation and make sure the organization stays informed and compliant with evolving Visa and Mastercard rules.
Your role at xpate:
Monitor and interpret Visa and Mastercard bulletins, mandates, rule changes and operational updates.
Assess the impact of scheme changes and coordinate implementation with relevant internal stakeholders.
Support scheme integrations and changes, including certifications, testing and new scheme programs or services.
Prepare and submit mandatory reports to Visa and Mastercard, including compliance, PCI DSS, quarterly and other scheme-related reporting.
Coordinate and manage responses to requests, inquiries and investigations from card schemes.
Maintain internal registers, trackers, and operational records, keeping information accurate and up to date.
Own and maintain internal knowledge bases and documentation, including Confluence pages and process documentation.
Support internal teams with scheme-related guidance and best practices.
Collaborate with Product, Operations, Compliance, Finance, Risk, and Engineering teams to ensure alignment with scheme requirements.
Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives within the card business.
We’re ready to meet you, if…
1+ years of hands-on experience working directly with Visa and/or Mastercard schemes (at an acquirer, issuer, processor, PSP, or the schemes themselves).
Practical knowledge of scheme rules and operating regulations, and experience applying them in day-to-day work.
Experience with scheme procedures, such as mandate implementation, scheme reporting, compliance programs, and handling scheme inquiries or investigations.
Experience with Visa Online, Mastercard Connect, or other scheme portals and tools.
Experience with scheme integrations, such as certifications, testing, onboarding to new scheme services, or implementing technical and operational scheme changes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and interpret complex operational matters.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to have
Knowledge of PCI DSS and scheme compliance programs (e.g. fraud and chargeback monitoring).
Background in a fintech, payments, or regulated financial services environment.
What working at xpate looks like:
A dynamic, ambitious environment where the banking network is yours to grow, with short decision paths and real ownership.
- Competitive compensation and an attractive employee benefits package.
- Health insurance to support your well-being.
- Educational bonus to support your professional development and continuous learning.
- Flexible working environment built on trust and accountability.
Why join xpate?
We're building the financial backbone of the future, where payments move freely and businesses grow without barriers. If you want real impact, freedom to innovate, and work that drives change, xpate is the place for you.This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with xpate Ltd, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Quality assurance and regulatory professionals (SOC 2482) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Middle half £39,520–66,040
- Median £49,504
- Going rate £48,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,800–43,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. xpate Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2482 going rate of £48,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.