Manager, Legal Compliance Crypto Mastercard Transaction Services

Manager, Legal Compliance Crypto Mastercard Transaction Services

At Mastercard, we are committed to protecting our network and solutions from being used to facilitate money laundering and terrorist financing. The Manager, Legal Compliance-Crypto, MTS will report to the Director of Digital Currency Compliance, 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 reports directly to the Vice President, BSA / AML Officer, MTS and will closely collaborate with the Director, Digital Currency Enablement, MYS. The role is designed to provide oversight and advisory support to MTS' Operations Team, with occasional involvement in MTS' FIU cryptocurrency alert investigations and regulatory reporting.

Role Description

Oversee and support MTS' Operations Team, which manages AML / Sanctions onboarding, due diligence, transaction monitoring, and investigations for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and crypto-related programs, including : crypto card programs, stablecoins (e.g., USDC, PYUSD), send crypto programs, crypto credential.

Assist the Director in the design, implementation, and maintenance of MTS' crypto compliance framework, including updates to policies and procedures.

Support cross-functional efforts to onboard crypto partners, conduct risk assessments, and develop robust compliance controls.

Collaborate with Legal, Regulatory, Risk, Product, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of crypto services.

Contribute to compliance discussions on initiatives such as stablecoin settlements and crypto card programs.

Support the Director during regulatory exams, audits and inquiries.

Assist in 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.

Collaborate with the Operations Team to develop and deliver 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.

Stay current on regulatory developments, industry trends, and best practices in crypto compliance, and update internal policies and procedures accordingly.

All About You

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Manager-level crypto compliance or risk management within financial services or payments.

Minimum 3 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 2 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).

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role.

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