Vice President of Global Compliance Governance and Strategy, Mastercard
$169-282k
Salary varies depending on location
Global payments technology company
Job no longer available
Global payments technology company
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$169-282k
Salary varies depending on location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor degree required, or equivalent experience working within a Financial Crimes Compliance environment or having job responsibilities related to or interacting with AML or Sanctions functions
- Required to have extensive domain expertise in the areas of anti-money laundering and sanctions
- Required to have operational experience managing AML/Sanctions related processes relating to risk assessments, know your customer onboarding, transactions monitoring and training
- Required to have experience advising internal clients on AML and Sanctions related issues
- Demonstrated ability to manage and work independently, effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments
- Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and in-depth analytical skills
- Ability to conceptualize new ideas and complex technical matters quickly
- Ability to monitor and interpret information for decision-making and presentation
- Ability to meet schedules and deadlines with thorough, accurate and quality work products
- Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities
- Excellent written, oral, listening and presentation communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and consultants
- Very comfortable with public speaking and presenting to senior management
- ACAMS Certification preferred
What the job involves
- At MasterCard, we are committed to protecting our network from being used to facilitate money laundering or terrorist financing, and to ensure that Sanctions and Export Controls requirements are met
- The Global AML, Sanctions and Export Compliance teams have implemented robust compliance programs that are designed to meet regulatory obligations and ensure that internal and external constituents have robust programs in place to meet Mastercard and/or regulatory requirements
- The Vice President, Global Compliance Governance and Strategy is a key leadership role within the Risk function, reporting to the Senior Vice President, Global AML and Sanctions Officer. This role is responsible for driving the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of core compliance governance programs across the enterprise
- The Vice President will lead global efforts related to compliance training, regulatory exam coordination, quality assurance testing, change management, and issue remediation. Additionally, the role oversees the governance of compliance policies and standards, manages the global compliance controls inventory, and leads the development and execution of the annual compliance communications plan
- This position plays a critical role in promoting transparency, consistency, and accountability across the company’s global compliance framework
- Lead the governance framework for Mastercard’s Global AML, Sanctions, and Export Controls programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, internal standards, and enterprise risk appetite
- Provide second line oversight of the first line of defense through the development and use of key risk indicators (KRIs), performance metrics, risk assessments, and the consistent implementation of compliance standards across regions and business lines
- Track and coordinate responses to regulatory examinations, inquiries, and requests related to the Global AML, Sanctions, and Export Controls programs; serve as the central liaison between regulators and internal stakeholders
- Oversee the remediation and change management process tied to regulatory exams, internal audits, enterprise risk reviews, and self-identified issues to ensure timely and effective resolution
- Drive and support the implementation of the Compliance Function’s strategic priorities, including OKRs (Objectives and Key Results), business plan initiatives, and enterprise-wide transformation programs
- Facilitate cross-functional governance forums and working groups to support collaboration, transparency, and accountability across compliance stakeholders
- Develop and maintain the Global Compliance Controls Inventory and related documentation to ensure clear ownership, proper risk alignment, and timely updates reflecting evolving legal, regulatory, and business changes
- Oversee the development, review, and maintenance of Global Compliance policies and standards, ensuring they reflect current risks, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
- Support the development and delivery of governance reporting to senior leadership and board-level committees, providing clear insights on program health, risks, trends, and emerging issues
- Partner with the Global AML, Sanctions, and Export Controls leadership team to identify areas for program enhancement, streamline governance processes, and promote a consistent global compliance culture
Our take
Mastercard is in the global payments business, and operates the world's fastest payments processing network. Its products and solutions have become central to everyday commerce across the world, in activities ranging from shopping and travelling to running businesses.
As the economy has become more and more digitised, Mastercard has been a leading player in helping businesses and individuals across the globe embrace card payments and digital banking. One of the world's largest companies, its revenue has seen consistent gain in the last 20 years.
The challenge for modern payments companies is that payments are always changing, as seen in the astronomical rise of contactless payments over the last decade. Mastercard's acquisition of blockchain systems, and an overall focus on leveraging its technology towards a digital economy, has placed the company in good stead to keep up to date with current trends, like cryptocurrency, in the digitised payments world.
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Insights
21% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Gym membership
- Share purchase options
- Extra holiday purchase optional
- Work from home opportunities
- Health insurance
Company HQ
Purchase, Harrison, NY
Leadership
Michael Miebach
(CEO, not founder)Has served in a variety of roles at the company, including President and CPO. Currently Board Member at IBM, Accion, the World Resources Institute, the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, and the Metropolitan Opera. They are also a Trustee of USCIB.
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