Manager, Legal Compliance

Mastercard; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 1,440,000 - 2,161,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global payments company seeks a Manager of Legal Compliance to oversee its High-Risk Third Party Program. The role involves executing compliance initiatives, assessing risks, and reporting performance metrics. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in compliance and risk management, familiarity with Anti-Corruption regulations, and strong analytical skills. The position requires excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, ensuring the company's compliance with regulatory requirements.

Formación

• Strong background in compliance, risk management, or audit with exposure to third-party risk programs.
• Familiar with Anti-Corruption laws such as the FCPA, UKBA, and relevant local regulations.
• Experience in reviewing due diligence reports and assessing risk indicators.

Responsabilidades

• Execute the High-Risk Third Party Program.
• Review and assess third-party due diligence results.
• Follow up on identified risks and ensure remediation.
• Create summarized reporting and metrics for senior management.
• Interpret due diligence findings against policy and regulatory requirements.

Conocimientos

Compliance background

Risk management experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Educación

Relevant compliance certifications (CFE, IA)

Herramientas

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Power BI

Alteryx

Tableau

Descripción del empleo

Our Purpose

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.

Title and Summary

Manager, Legal Compliance

The Global Compliance & Ethics team provides expert compliance leadership across the organization. The Anti-Corruption team within Global Compliance has developed a robust High-Risk Third Party Program to ensure Mastercard’s engagements with third parties meet regulatory requirements and internal standards. This program helps identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with high-risk third parties globally.

Reporting to the VP, the Manager will support Global Compliance & Business by:

• Executing the High-Risk Third Party Program.
• Reviewing and assessing third-party due diligence results.
• Following up on identified risks and ensuring remediation.
• Creating summarized reporting and metrics for senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for routine issues within the High-Risk Third Party Program; escape complex matters as needed.
• Provide input into compliance policies and support execution of third-party risk management initiatives.
• Review due diligence reports, identify potential compliance risks, and escape as appropriate.
• Track and report on program performance, including compiling data and metrics for management reporting.
• Apply critical thinking to interpret due diligence findings and determine adequacy against policy and regulatory requirements.
• Summarize risk assessments and incorporate results into informative reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal business partners to resolve challenges and improve program execution.

Experience

• Strong background in compliance, risk management, or audit, preferably with exposure to third-party risk programs.
• Familiarity with Anti-Corruption laws such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), UK Bribery Act (UKBA), and relevant local regulations.
• Experience in reviewing due diligence reports and assessing risk indicators.

Certifications

• CFE, IA, or relevant compliance certifications preferred.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret complex data and identify risk trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with tools like Power BI, Alteryx, and Tableau for reporting and workflow management.

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to evolving business needs.

Other

• Banking or card payment industry experience is a plus.
• Fluency in English; additional languages preferred.

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, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.