{"id":21438,"date":"2025-10-13T14:00:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T14:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/manager-legal-aml-compliance\/"},"modified":"2025-11-07T00:24:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T00:24:34","slug":"manager-legal-aml-compliance","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=21438","title":{"rendered":"Manager, Legal AML Compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Manager, Legal AML Compliance is responsible for supporting the operations and data Director across Mastercard\u2019s AML and Sanctions program. The role covers all Customer types as well as products and services. The role will work cross functionally at all levels within the organizational hierarchy, providing subject matter expertise advise to senior leadership in managing, controlling, and limiting risk to the organization.<br \/>\n\tThe role aims to ensure that Activity on the Network remains in compliance with Mastercard AML Standards, through Customer reviews, product evaluations, in depth data analytics, management of unusual activity as well as through the development of customized region-specific processes and procedures.<\/p>\n<p>Primary Responsibilities:<\/p>\n<p>\tWork with key business teams to develop solutions for meeting customer business needs and advancing Mastercard strategic initiatives while minimizing potential money laundering risk to Mastercard and other network participants<br \/>\n\tSupport in the establishment of regional AML Compliance standards relating to AML and Sanctions Systems, as may be necessary to support local compliance requirements such as that which relates to our regulatory obligations<br \/>\n\tSupport in key data initiatives across AML and Compliance function, through system tuning; trend analytics; data integrity checks; reporting and tracking<br \/>\n\tSupport in managing data requests from law enforcement and internal stakeholders<br \/>\n\tSupport in providing input to periodic AML Program Risk Assessment<br \/>\n\tSupport in establishing and maintain AML Compliance Program tracking and metrics to identify trends and establish action items for program preservation and enhancements; provide regular reporting to Global VP and SVP AML, Sanctions, and Exports Control Officer<br \/>\n\tSupport in coordinating regional FIU alerts, escalations, and investigative inquiries<br \/>\n\tProvide AML and sanctions regional support to business lines and internal stakeholders<br \/>\n\tAssist in regional evaluation of M&amp;A and joint venture opportunities<br \/>\n\tSupport in resolving the outcome of the regional onsite reviews of network customers and service providers<br \/>\n\tProvide AML and sanctions expertise, guidance and approvals in regional products and services initiatives (One Trust and Studio Processes)<br \/>\n\tSupport management reporting, presentations, and metrics processes<br \/>\n\tSupport, escalate and manage Customers to the risk working groups by presenting elevated AML and sanctions risks<br \/>\n\tRecommend process, procedure, governance and technology improvements<br \/>\n\tDevelop and provide regional AML and sanctions training to Customers and internal stakeholders<\/p>\n<p>Education and Skills:<\/p>\n<p>\tBachelor\u2019s degree required, JD or advanced degree desirable. 5- 10 years of risk management and\/or global AML compliance experience in banking\/financial operations preferred<br \/>\n\tMust have experience supporting a regulatory compliance program\/ suspicious activity monitoring program<br \/>\n\tMust be fluent in using SQL and advanced experience using excel, pivot tables<br \/>\n\tMust have experience managing a regulatory compliance program\/ suspicious activity monitoring program<br \/>\n\tIntermediate skills with BSA\/AML compliance program requirements and experience with program\/project management and familiarity with the USA PATRIOT Act, FATF, FSA international standards, and practices and knowledge of banking\/financial operations, transaction processing and\/or payments-related industry experience is preferred<br \/>\n\tSound judgment with ability to build rapport at all levels, and in all business units; proven ability to persuade and drive results<br \/>\n\tProven 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<br \/>\n\tPractical problem solver with demonstrated ability to partner effectively with others in handling complex and\/or sensitive issues<br \/>\n\tConfident and seasoned leader with strong interpersonal skills and sound business judgment<br \/>\n\tDemonstrated effectiveness operating in complex organizational structure<br \/>\n\tSuperior attention to detail, problem-solving, organizational, and written\/verbal communication skills<br \/>\n\tAbility to manage high-pressure situations and tight deadlines effectively.<br \/>\n\tMultilingual skills are necessary and must include English<br \/>\n\tList desirable or additional capabilities:<br \/>\n\tExcellent written, oral, and presentation skills<br \/>\n\tKnowledge of banking\/financial operations, transaction processing and\/or payments-related industry experience is a plus<br \/>\n\tACAMs certification(s) preferred<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.mastercard.com ) or<\/p>\n<p>careers.mastercard.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/careers.mastercard.com","_company_name":"Mastercard","_company_website":"https:\/\/www.mastercard.com","_company_tagline":"For 50 years, we've been using our technology and expertise to make payments safer, simpler and smarter. 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By underpinning innovation in everything we do, we are transforming the way people pay and get paid, helping businesses grow, improving the shopping experience and advancing financial inclusion around the world. 2nd Floor, 23 Melrose Boulevard Melrose Arch, Melrose North 2196 Johannesburg South Africa","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-types":[12],"class_list":["post-21438","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-expired","hentry","job_listing_region-gauteng","job-type-full-time"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/21438","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21438"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=21438"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=21438"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}