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At Mastercard, we are committed to protecting our network and solutions from being used to facilitate money laundering and terrorist financing. The Senior Analyst, Legal Compliance - Crypto, will report to the Manager, Legal Compliance – Crypto. MTS is an enterprise asset within Mastercard’s Commercial and New Payment Flows organization that provides compliance services to both regulated and non-regulated payment flows. The Senior Analyst, Legal Compliance – Crypto is responsible for executing day-to-day Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, crypto onboarding due diligence, and ongoing monitoring of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and other parties engaged in crypto services. This role also conducts thorough investigations for crypto-related programs and customers, in alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. The Senior Analyst works closely with compliance managers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to maintain a strong compliance framework and adapt to the rapidly evolving crypto regulatory landscape.
Job Responsibility:
Execute AML and Sanctions compliance processes, including onboarding, enhanced due diligence, transaction monitoring, and investigations for VASPs and other crypto-related entities
Perform due diligence for onboarding new crypto clients and partners, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies
Conduct ongoing monitoring and enhanced due diligence for existing crypto customers and programs, utilizing blockchain analytics and compliance tools
Support investigations into suspicious activities, potential breaches, and complex crypto transactions, ensuring timely and accurate resolution
Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and controls related to crypto compliance
Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to internal teams on crypto compliance risks, typologies, and investigative techniques
Prepare documentation and reports to support regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries
Monitor adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for onboarding, monitoring, and investigative activities
Stay current with regulatory developments, industry trends, and emerging risks in the crypto and financial services sectors, and share relevant insights with the compliance team
Maintain key compliance metrics and reporting dashboards for management review
Support the delivery of training programs to enhance crypto compliance awareness across the organization
Assist with the selection and management of third-party compliance vendors and tools, ensuring alignment with organizational standards
As crypto business opportunities expand, lead and supervise a group of compliance analysts, providing guidance, support, and oversight to ensure high-quality due diligence and investigative work
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., Finance, Law, Business) or equivalent professional experience in crypto compliance or risk management within the financial services or payments industry
Minimum of 2 years of progressive, full-time experience in crypto compliance and investigations, including AML, KYC, Sanctions, transaction monitoring, and investigative functions
Demonstrated sound judgment and the ability to build rapport and collaborate with stakeholders across business lines
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Solid understanding of AML, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) controls and regulatory requirements
Experience in cryptocurrency investigations and open-source intelligence (OSINT), with familiarity in leading crypto compliance tools (e.g., Elliptic, Crystal)
Proficient in tracing techniques for cryptocurrency transactions
Experience supporting compliance teams and contributing to the development of compliance frameworks and controls tailored to crypto assets and VASPs
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and support the integration of compliance requirements into business processes and new product launches
Ability to stay current with regulatory developments, industry trends, and emerging risks in the crypto and financial services sectors
Advanced knowledge in English is a must, given the global nature of crypto compliance
Nice to have:
Professional certifications such as ACAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), or blockchain analytics certifications are preferred
Professional certifications in wallet screening or transaction monitoring—especially with Elliptic—are highly valued. Equivalent credentials from other blockchain analytics platforms, such as Chainalysis or TRM Labs, will also be considered
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