Overview<\/p>\n
\tThe Global Compliance team at Mastercard maintains robust programs to meet regulatory obligations and uphold Mastercard\u2019s high standards of integrity. Within Global Compliance, the Legal Compliance Risk Management (LCRM) team operates an independent Quality Assurance function, testing critical compliance processes for accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to Mastercard policies and regulatory requirements. These include customer onboarding, due diligence refreshes, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and other key controls.
\n\tWe are seeking a Senior Analyst, Compliance Quality Assurance – Crypto & Digital Assets to join the LCRM team.
\n\tIn this role, you will evaluate the effectiveness of compliance controls, with a focus on digital asset and cryptocurrency-related risk areas. You will apply rigorous QA testing to assess whether controls supporting Mastercard\u2019s digital asset products and third-party relationships are designed and operating effectively. This role is ideal for a compliance professional with strong QA or audit experience and both knowledge of and experience with digital asset financial crime compliance risks and controls.<\/p>\n
Role<\/p>\n
\tConduct QA reviews across financial crime and crypto\/digital asset-related compliance processes.
\n\tAssess control design and effectiveness against Mastercard policies and regulatory standards.
\n\tIdentify control gaps and recommend practical improvements.
\n\tPrepare concise QA documentation, reports, and workpapers.
\n\tTrack remediation actions and monitor QA metrics to identify trends.
\n\tApply compliance QA methodologies to assess emerging risks in digital asset products, services, and third-party relationships.
\n\tContribute to the evolution of QA testing approaches by incorporating crypto-specific risk indicators, typologies, and control expectations.
\n\tCollaborate with Compliance teams to share findings and support enhancements.
\n\tLeverage AI tools and techniques to enhance QA testing efficiency, identify patterns, and drive continuous process improvements.
\n\tSupport audits, exams, and inquiries with QA results and documentation.<\/p>\n
All About You<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree or ACAMS certification preferred.
\n\t3\u20135 years of experience in compliance, audit, or QA\/testing roles.
\n\tExperience with AML, KYC\/KYB, sanctions, or financial crime compliance controls.
\n\tStrong knowledge of BSA\/AML, OFAC, and related regulatory standards.
\n\tDemonstrated understanding of crypto and digital asset compliance risks and controls; direct crypto compliance experience preferred.
\n\tExperience applying AI or automation tools to improve compliance testing processes, with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and insight generation.
\n\tStrong analytical skills and attention to detail.
\n\tExcellent written and verbal communication skills.
\n\tSelf-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
\n\tAdaptable and eager to learn in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
\n\tProficient in Microsoft Office; experience with data analysis, automation, or blockchain analytics tools, and familiarity with emerging technologies in digital assets and compliance is a plus.<\/p>\n
Corporate Security Responsibility<\/p>\n
\tEvery person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security. All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks come with an inherent risk to the organization and therefore, it is expected that the successful candidate for this position must:
\n\tAbide by Mastercard\u2019s security policies and practices.
\n\tEnsure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed.
\n\tReport any suspected information security violation or breach.
\n\tComplete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard\u2019s guidelines.<\/p>\n
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Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.mastercard.com ) or<\/p>\n
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