Analyst, Legal Compliance

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Analyst, Legal Compliance We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Analyst to join the AML team within the Cross-Border division. This role is integral in identifying, preventing, and reporting money laundering activities while ensuring compliance with both local and international AML regulations. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate across teams and with external stakeholders. ----------------------------------------------------------- Key Responsibilities: AML Compliance - Ensure company AML policies and procedures align with applicable laws and regulatory requirements. - Stay informed on evolving AML regulations and update internal processes accordingly. Transaction Monitoring - Monitor cross-border transactions to identify unusual or suspicious activity. - Leverage AML systems to analyze transaction patterns and generate alerts for investigation. Investigations and Reporting - Investigate alerts and potential money laundering cases in a timely manner. - Prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to regulatory authorities as required. - Maintain thorough records of investigations and outcomes. Risk Assessment - Conduct periodic AML risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in cross-border transactions. - Support the design and implementation of risk mitigation measures. Policy Development and Training - Contribute to the development and enhancement of AML policies, procedures, and training materials. - Deliver AML training and guidance to staff to promote compliance awareness. Collaboration - Partner with compliance colleagues, the Customer Onboarding team, and other internal stakeholders to ensure consistent AML practices. - Engage with external institutions and regulatory authorities as necessary. Audit and Review - Provide documentation and support during internal and external audits. - Conduct periodic reviews of AML controls and processes to evaluate their effectiveness. ----------------------------------------------------------- Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related discipline. - At least 5 years of experience in AML compliance, ideally within the financial services industry. - In-depth knowledge of AML laws, regulations, and industry best practices. - Proven experience in cross-border transactions and international AML compliance requirements (highly preferred). - Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills. - Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information with discretion. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with AML compliance tools. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in the payments or credit card industry. - Fluency in English. Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.