Director, Legal Compliance

About the role

The Director, Legal Compliance will lead Mastercard's Global Sanctions and Export Control Compliance function within the Global Financial Crimes Compliance team. This senior position is responsible for shaping and overseeing the enterprise-wide sanctions and export control frameworks to meet regulatory and financial crime risk obligations.

Key responsibilities

• Drive enhancements to the Economic Sanctions and Export Controls compliance programs.
• Adapt policies, procedures, and controls in response to business and regulatory changes.
• Develop and deliver training and communications on program requirements across the enterprise.
• Lead risk assessments for sanctions and export control related risks and document methodology.
• Provide oversight of sanctions screening for customers, third parties, and employees.
• Manage investigations and enterprise response to potential sanctions‑related incidents.
• Support due diligence, integration, and compliance activities for mergers, acquisitions, and investments.
• Offer subject‑matter expertise for new product development and anticipate regulatory changes.
• Prepare senior‑management reports and manage regulatory examinations and internal audit reviews.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD, Master’s degree, or equivalent experience in Financial Crimes Compliance preferred.
• Extensive experience in sanctions and export control compliance within a financial services environment.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape global compliance strategy for a leading payments network.
• Collaborative environment with access to senior leadership.
• Competitive benefits and professional development resources.