MANAGER, AML AND SANCTIONS PROGRAM OPERATIONS

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Title and Summary Manager, AML and Sanctions Program Operations Who is Mastercard? Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry.
Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible.
Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential.
Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company.
With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.
Overview The AML and Sanctions Program Operations team is looking for a Manager, Legal Compliance to support our AML and Sanctions Program Operations team.
The Manager reports to the VP, AML and Sanctions Program Operations.
The foundation of Mastercard’s AML/Sanctions compliance program includes Due Diligence processes for onboarding of Network Customers and Value Added Services Customers (VASC Customers) and continuing ongoing monitoring of these Customers throughout the Mastercard relationship.
In addition, the Sanctions Advisory program is responsible for providing guidance on Mastercard’s Sanctions program, and effecting processes and procedures to mitigate sanctions risks.
The Manager will have roles in both the Customer onboarding, ongoing monitoring and sanctions risk mitigation operations.
The ideal candidate is at ease working in a fast-paced environment adaptable to changing priorities, and is highly motivated, intellectually curious, analytical, and possesses a research focused mindset.
The primary responsibilities of this position include.
• Support the Customer Due Diligence Onboarding and Sanctions Screening processes including secondary reviews of Customer applications • Initiate Periodic Customer Due Diligence Reviews according to review cycle • Prepare and Track Customer Communications initiated in connection with Adverse Media • Assist in the investigation and response of sanctions related matters; triaging inquiries to determine those which require further escalation and tracking all escalations/inquiries to ensure timely responses • Support assurance certifications and testing processes • Partner with the Quality Assurance Team to review testing results and ensure remediation is complete • Research third parties and associated financial institutions for AML and Sanctions risks • Conduct negative news/sanctions screening and alert dispositioning of various internal processes including OFAC individual and entity designations in the Bureau VanDijk (BVD) Compliance Catalyst tool and Bridger tool • Coordinate Communications and Track Customer Assessments • Prepare various metrics reports and reconciliation • Support efforts to document and enhance policies, procedures, controls and process flows • Manage an Enterprise Wide Internal Watchlist • Conduct Quality Control reviews relating to AML and Sanctions Onboarding Process completed by Service Center • Provide Support and Deliver AML and Sanctions Training Initiatives internally to Staff and Prospective Applicants • Supporting the overall AML and Sanctions Program Operations Team All About You • Bachelor's Degree required • Prior experience in an AML/Sanctions compliance management role, including Customer onboarding due diligence and sanctions screening/risk mitigation • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) certification preferred • Experience utilizing external research tools to confirm facts • Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and in-depth analytical skills • Ability to multi-task, meet schedules and deadlines with thorough, accurate and quality work products • Ability to swiftly adapt to changing priorities • Ability to proactively manage time, be able to work independently and prioritize tasks to meet deliverables • Excellent verbal and written communication skills Corporate Security Responsibility All 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, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.
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