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Title and Summary

AML Compliance Manager

Manager, Legal Compliance L7
The role of Manager, MPMS Legal Compliance is to support MPMS Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Compliance Program reporting to EEMEA AML MLRO. The role requires the incumbent to:

•To support the regional AML MLRO with implementation and monitoring of controls to manage AML and Sanctions risks across the EEMEA region
•Perform customer identification, verification, and monitoring procedures on new and existing customers to ensure adherence to Mastercard & MPMS AML Standards and requirements
• Support audit and quality control engagements and address remediating actions and/or findings as necessary
Support third party testing and audits as directed by regional MLRO
•Lead a dedicated team of regional AML & Sanctions analysts and provide development and coaching.
•Support MLRO with special projects and necessary conversions initiatives
•Develop and maintain relevant metrics to identify trends and establish action items for compliance program preservation and enhancements
•Develop relationships and work cross functionally with MPMS internal stakeholders. product teams, legal and regulatory counsels, and business partners at all levels within the organizational hierarchy
•Maintain robust understanding of card network functionality, prepaid products, and required compliance controls

Primary Responsibilities:
• Support the Regional AML MLRO in ongoing management of MPMS cardholders, in adherence with Mastercard’s Rules & MPMS policies.
•Support disposition of relevant alerts, escalations, and investigative inquiries
•Assist in the investigation and response of PEP & sanctions related matters; triaging inquiries to determine those which require further escalation and tracking all escalations/inquiries to ensure timely response
•Support MLRO in documenting detailed policies and procedures and recommend continuous enhancements
•Provide AML and sanctions expertise, guidance, and approvals where necessary
•Support and enquiries related to audit and external inquiries.
•Support staff development and provide periodic AML and sanctions training
•Support MLRO with special projects & key initiatives
•Effectively manage diverse regional team of dedicated analysts and provide development coaching

Education and Skills (All about you):
•Bachelor’s degree or industry recognised certification required (alongside appropriate industry experience)
•Must have 5-10 years of AML and Sanctions compliance experience in banking/financial operations and experienced in utilizing external research tools to confirm facts
•Intermediate skills with AML compliance program requirements and experience with program/project management and familiarity with FATF, FSA international standards, and practices and knowledge of banking/financial operations, transaction processing and/or payments-related industry experience is preferred
•Sound judgment with strong stakeholder management skills proven ability to persuade and drive results.
•Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced matrix environment or as a team player and function effectively in a dynamic, fast paced environment while handling multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines
•Practical problem solver with demonstrated ability to partner effectively with others in handling complex and/or sensitive issues
•Confident and seasoned leader with strong interpersonal skills and sound business judgment
•Demonstrated effectiveness operating in complex organizational structure
•Superior attention to detail, problem-solving, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills
•   Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) certification preferred

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.