Director, Legal Compliance

Our PurposeMastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.Title and SummaryDirector, Legal ComplianceOverview:Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.The Director, Global Sanctions & Export Control Compliance, is an important role on the Global Financial Crimes Compliance team that will be responsible for assisting with the design, execution, and oversight of Mastercard's global sanctions and export control compliance frameworks to ensure the enterprise meets international regulatory, operational, and financial crimes risk obligations.Role:• Drive enhancements to the enterprise Economic Sanctions and Export Controls compliance programs• Adapt policies, procedures, and controls to keep pace with business and regulatory changes• Develop and deliver trainings and communications on program requirements across the enterprise• Drive enterprise risk assessment process for sanctions and export controls related risks, including working with key stakeholders to update and document methodology• Provide oversight of sanctions screening process for customers, third parties and employees• Lead enterprise response and investigations on potential sanctions-related incidents• Provide oversight of sanctions and export controls related activities undertaken by the Global Business Shared Services Center.• Support due diligence and provide integration assistance in connection with mergers, acquisitions, and investments Lead development and implementation of program enhancements• Provide subject matter expertise in the review of new product development• Anticipate changes to regulatory landscape and proactively evaluate expected impacts• Assist in developing and presenting senior management reporting on the sanctions and export controls programs• Assist in managing regulatory examinations and internal audit reviewsAll About You: • Bachelor’s degree required, JD/Master’s preferred or equivalent experience working within a Financial Crimes Compliance environment or having job responsibilities related to sanctions and export control functions• Required to have domain expertise in the areas of economic sanctions and export controls• Required to have operational experience managing sanctions related processes relating to risk assessments and controls• Required to have experience advising internal and external clients on sanctions related issues• Demonstrated ability to manage and work independently, effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and in-depth analytical skills• Ability to conceptualize new ideas and complex technical matters quickly• Ability to monitor and interpret information for decision-making and presentation• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines with thorough, accurate and quality work products• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities• Excellent written, oral, listening and presentation communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and consultants• Very comfortable with public speaking and presenting to senior management• ACAMS Certification preferredMastercard 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. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.Corporate Security ResponsibilityAll 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, andComplete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.Pay RangesPurchase, New York: $177,000 - $283,000 USDJob SummaryJob number: R-280811Date posted : 2026-07-02Profession: Legal and ComplianceEmployment type: Full time