Senior Managing Counsel, Regulatory

Title and Summary Senior Managing Counsel, Regulatory Role Mastercard’s Global Regulatory team is responsible for liaising with regulators around the globe to meet supervisory obligations and minimize the impact of regulations on the company. This position will drive the execution of the regulatory strategy across technology infrastructure, operational and enterprise resilience, and supplier ecosystems, ensuring alignment with evolving global regulatory expectations while enabling business growth and innovation. The role reports to the SVP Regulatory. Responsibilities Defining the regulatory obligations relating to infrastructure/technology, operational and enterprise resilience and supplier management (third‑party risk management and intercompany agreements) across Mastercard’s platforms. Leading the engagement with regulatory colleagues worldwide, providing advice on regulatory regimes for technology/infrastructure, operational and enterprise resilience, and supplier management in line with regulatory strategy. Driving cross‑functional alignment with legal colleagues on the necessary regulatory requirements of commercial contracts with third parties relating to technology and infrastructure deals to ensure business enablement. Defining and implementing scalable regulatory approaches to technology and operations, third‑party risk management, intercompany agreements, and enterprise resilience obligations to manage enterprise risk arising from existing regulations and evolving regulatory changes. Owning and overseeing enterprise execution with cross‑functional stakeholders (Regulatory, Supplier Management (ICAs and Third Party Risk Management), Technology Regulatory Execution, and relevant lines of business) to ensure coordinated execution of regulatory obligations across infrastructure and related regulatory frameworks alongside Mastercard’s other regulatory obligations. Experience Required JD from an established and reputable law school. Experience with infrastructure, technology, operational and enterprise resilience, supplier management and a high level of understanding of the regulatory frameworks applicable to such businesses. Experience translating/interpreting complex regulations into clear operational guidance for technology/infrastructure, resilience, and supplier management teams. Experience in a regulatory position in a corporation, law firm or government context, working in the payments, banking or financial services sector. Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and regulators globally. Experience leading global regulatory strategy in highly regulated environments. Strong executive presence and decision‑making capability in ambiguous environments. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proven success in navigating multinational organizations and operating effectively within a diverse multicultural organization. Proactive, time‑sensitive, results‑driven approach in carrying out all duties, obligations, and responsibilities. EEO and Accommodation Mastercard is a merit‑based, inclusive, equal‑opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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. Corporate Security Responsibility 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. Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines. Benefits 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. Mastercard benefits for full‑time employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability and life insurance); a 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, prorated based on the date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; a 401(k) 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 Ranges Purchase, New York: $239,000 - $383,000 USD #J-18808-Ljbffr Mastercard