Global Regulatory Counsel, Crypto & Digital Assets

Mastercard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 239,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Managing Counsel, Regulatory to lead regulatory strategy for its digital assets initiatives globally. The role oversees licensing, supervisory engagements, and compliance programs across multiple jurisdictions, guiding product development and commercial transactions in a fast-growing environment.

The ideal candidate has substantial regulatory experience at financial institutions or law firms, with a track record of managing global teams and complex licensing

Qualifications

• JD from an established and reputable law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• Demonstrated experience advising on digital asset regulation.
• Experience leading licensing and supervisory matters across multiple regimes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global regulatory strategy for Mastercard's digital assets businesses.
• Lead a global team of regulatory counsel and compliance professionals.
• Oversee licensing strategy and execution across NYDFS BitLicense, MiCA, MAS PSA, and UK FCA cryptoasset regimes.
• Manage regulatory examinations and responses, remediation commitments, and supervisory reporting.
• Provide regulatory advice on product development and commercial transactions.
• Advise on Travel Rule, sanctions, AML obligations, consumer protection, and market conduct.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Managing Counsel, Regulatory to lead regulatory strategy for its digital assets initiatives globally. The role oversees licensing, supervisory engagements, and compliance programs across multiple jurisdictions, guiding product development and commercial transactions in a fast-growing environment.

The ideal candidate has substantial regulatory experience at financial institutions or law firms, with a track record of managing global teams and complex licensing