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Our Purpose

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Role Overview

  • Mastercard is deeply committed to protecting its network and solutions from being used for money laundering, terrorist financing, or other illicit activity.
  • The Director, Legal Compliance – Crypto, MTS will report to the MTS US AML/CFT Officer and play a critical leadership role within Mastercard Transaction Services (MTS), a strategic enterprise capability within Mastercard’s Commercial and New Payment Flows organization.
  • MTS provides compliance services across both regulated and non-regulated payment flows, including crypto-enabled products. This role will work closely with the Director, Digital Currency Enablement, MTS, and will be responsible for building and overseeing MTS’s Crypto Operations function.
  • The role also includes limited involvement in Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) cryptocurrency investigations and regulatory reporting.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead Crypto Compliance Operations.
  • Build, lead, and oversee the MTS Operations Team responsible for AML and sanctions onboarding, due diligence, transaction monitoring, investigations, and escalations for crypto-related programs
  • including:Crypto card programs,Stablecoins (e.g., USDC, PYUSD).
  • Send Crypto initiatives
  • Crypto Credential programs.
  • Design and Own the Compliance Framework.
  • Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive crypto compliance framework, including policies, procedures, governance processes, and management information systems.
  • Ensure alignment with global regulatory requirements and Mastercard risk standards.

Cross-Functional Partnership

  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Regulatory, Risk, Product, Engineering, and Digital Currency Enablement teams to ensure compliant integration of crypto services
  • Drive compliance strategy for initiatives such as stablecoin settlement and crypto card expansion.

Regulatory & Audit Engagement

  • Support responses to regulatory examinations, audits, and supervisory inquiries.
  • Ensure readiness and transparency across crypto compliance operations.
  • Blockchain Analytics & Investigations.
  • Oversee the configuration, tuning, and optimization of blockchain analytics tools across MTS crypto services.
  • Manage escalations from the Operations Team using both on-chain analytics and traditional compliance tools.
  • Occasionally support FIU investigations and regulatory reporting related to crypto transactions.

Training & Capability Building

  • Develop and deliver training programs on crypto compliance risks, tools, and investigative techniques.
  • Provide guidance on on-chain and off-chain due diligence, advanced tracing methodologies, and emerging typologies.
  • Industry & Regulatory Intelligence.
  • Stay current on regulatory developments, enforcement trends, and industry best practices related to cryptocurrency and digital assets.
  • Proactively update internal policies, procedures, and controls based on evolving requirements.

Experience & Education

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in cryptocurrency, stablecoins, or money transfer systems within financial services or payments.
  • Manager-level or above experience in crypto compliance, AML, or financial crime risk
    Crypto & Payments Expertise.
  • Deep understanding of crypto compliance, including AML, KYC, sanctions, transaction monitoring, and investigations.
  • Strong knowledge of card payments, digital commerce, blockchain analytics, and cross-border payment flows.
  • Proven experience onboarding crypto assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)
    Leadership & Communication.
  • At least 3 years of experience delivering crypto compliance training and presenting complex case studies to global audiences.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes across teams.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
  • Regulatory & Technical Knowledge.
  • Deep knowledge of AML/BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, and OFAC requirements.
  • Experience with process mapping and scalable compliance framework development.
  • Advanced skills in crypto investigations, OSINT, and blockchain tracing techniques.

Tools & Certifications (Preferred)

  • ACAMS, CFE, or blockchain analytics certifications (e.g., Elliptic, Crystal).
  • Digitally fluent, with experience in process automation and compliance tooling.
  • Proficiency in MS Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Visio)

Corporate Security Responsibility

  • All roles at Mastercard involve access to sensitive systems, data, and networks. As such, all employees and contractors are expected to:
  • Comply with Mastercard’s information security policies and standards.
  • Safeguard the confidentiality and integrity of data and systems.
  • Promptly report any suspected security incidents or breaches.
  • Complete all required security training in accordance with Mastercard guidelines.