Director, Legal Compliance – Crypto Mastercard Transaction Services Job at Mastercard

Job Description

At Mastercard, we are committed to protecting our network and solutions from being used to facilitate money laundering and terrorist financing. The Director, Legal Compliance-Crypto, MTS will report to the MTS US AML/CFT Officer, MTS. MTS is a strategic enterprise asset within Mastercard’s Commercial and New Payment Flows organization. It provides compliance services across regulated and non-regulated payment flows, including crypto-related services. This role will closely collaborate with the Director, Digital Currency Enablement, MTS. The role is designed to develop and oversee MTS’ Operations Team, with occasional involvement in MTS’ FIU cryptocurrency alert investigations and regulatory reporting.

Job Responsibility

Build and oversee MTS’ Operations Team, which manages AML/Sanctions onboarding, due diligence, transaction monitoring, and investigations for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and crypto-related programs
Design, implement, and maintain MTS’ crypto compliance framework, including updates to policies and procedures and management information systems
Lead cross-functional efforts to onboard crypto partners, conduct risk assessments, and develop robust compliance controls
Partner closely with Legal, Regulatory, Risk, Product, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of crypto services
Lead compliance discussions on initiatives such as stablecoin settlements and crypto card programs
Assist with responding to regulatory exams, audits, and inquiries
Oversee the tuning and optimization of blockchain analytics tools used across crypto services
Oversee escalations from the Operations Team utilizing blockchain analytics and traditional compliance tools as needed
Manage and oversee training and guidance to internal teams on crypto compliance tools, risks and investigative techniques including on and off-chain due diligence, advanced on chain analytics
Occasionally support the FIU Team in investigating and reporting crypto-related payments
Maintain strong industry knowledge of regulatory developments, industry trends, and best practices in crypto compliance, and update internal policies and procedures accordingly

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Manager-level crypto compliance or risk management within financial services or payments
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in cryptocurrency, stablecoins, and money transfer systems
Strong understanding of crypto compliance (AML, KYC, Sanctions, transaction monitoring, investigations), ideally within a regulated fintech or crypto-native environment
Strong understanding of card payments, digital commerce, blockchain analytics, and cross-border payment flows
Minimum 3 years of experience delivering crypto compliance training and presenting case studies to global audiences
Experience in process mapping and compliance framework development
Proven ability to manage onboarding and risk assessments for crypto assets and VASPs
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and drive results across teams
Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills
Deep knowledge of AML, BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, and OFAC requirements
Preferred certifications: ACAMS, CFE, blockchain analytics (e.g., Elliptic, Crystal)
Advanced skills in cryptocurrency investigations, OSINT, and tracing techniques
Digitally fluent with experience in process automation and scalable compliance solutions
Proficient in MS Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Visio)

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