Manager, Legal Compliance

Mastercard Inc.; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave

On-site fitness facilities

Job summary

Mastercard in the United States is seeking a Manager, Legal Compliance to oversee export controls programs globally. You will design, implement, and monitor policies ensuring regulatory obligations are met across the enterprise.

Reporting to the VP, Sanctions and Export Controls Compliance, you will classify products under EAR/ITAR, perform risk assessments, advise stakeholders, and drive training initiatives. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to comply with all applicable U.S. export and foreign regulations.
• Deep knowledge of EAR and ITAR regulations and how to interpret them.
• Experience designing, implementing, and improving compliance programs.
• Strong communication and training delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain export controls policies, procedures, and training.
• Classify products and services under export control frameworks.
• Perform risk assessments and internal reviews for export control obligations.
• Collaborate with business units to implement compliant processes.
• Provide guidance on regulatory interpretations and inquiries.
• Monitor regulatory developments and update programs accordingly.
• Deliver targeted export controls training across the organization.
• Prepare and coordinate licensing, reporting, and regulatory filings.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Export controls (EAR/ITAR)

Policy development

Training delivery

Risk assessment

Stakeholder collaboration

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 Overview

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.

Reporting to the VP, Sanctions and Export Controls Compliance, the Manager will assist with the design, execution, and oversight of Mastercard's global export controls compliance frameworks to ensure the enterprise meets international regulatory, operational, and financial crimes risk obligations.

Role

• Support and advance Mastercard's Export Controls Compliance Program by developing, enhancing, and maintaining policies, procedures, training, and communications that promote adherence to global export control requirements.
• Classify Mastercard products, services, technologies, and applicable third-party vendor products under relevant export control frameworks, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), as applicable.
• Conduct risk assessments and internal reviews to identify business activities, products, services, and functions subject to export control requirements and related compliance obligations.
• Partner with impacted business units to develop, implement, and enhance operational processes and controls designed to ensure compliance with applicable export control laws and regulations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and business stakeholders by providing guidance on export control requirements, regulatory interpretations, and compliance-related inquiries.
• Monitor and assess developments in export control laws, regulations, and enforcement trends, and recommend program enhancements to address evolving regulatory expectations and risks.
• Support the development and delivery of targeted export controls training and awareness initiatives for employees, business units, and key stakeholders across the organization.
• Facilitate and conduct export controls training sessions, workshops, and related educational programs to strengthen organizational compliance awareness and understanding.
• Collaborate with the Export Controls Compliance Director and Vice President to develop and execute annual compliance program goals, strategic initiatives, and project plans.
• Design and execute second-line monitoring and testing activities for business areas with export controls obligations, and communicate findings, recommendations, and corrective actions to strengthen compliance performance.
• Support internal and external communications related to Mastercard's export controls compliance strategy, program requirements, regulatory developments, and governance initiatives.
• Manage and oversee export licensing, reporting, filings, declarations, and related regulatory submissions, ensuring timely and accurate compliance with applicable governmental requirements.

All About You

• Ability to comply with all applicable U.S. export and foreign regulations
• In-depth knowledge working with EAR and ITAR regulations and the ability to interpret related regulations
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments
• 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
• Clear and concise communication ability
• Advanced expertise with Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel skills required
• Preferred or similar certifications - Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Complying with U.S. Export Controls, Encryption Controls, U.S. Sanctions

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.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more.

Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

THIS POSTING RELECTS ONE OR MORE CURRENT VACANCIES ON OUR TEAM, AND MASTERCARD INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY 01/14/2027. If the fill date has passed, Mastercard intends to fill this position as soon as possible.

Pay Ranges

O'Fallon, Missouri: $115,000 - $184,000 USD Everyone wants easier ways to pay; we invent them. Checkout lines are slow; we speed them along. Merchants want more sales; we give them data and insights. People need financial access; we connect them. Corporate purchasing is complicated; we make it simple. Commuters are busy; we speed them on their way. Governments need greater efficiencies; we help create them. Small businesses are virtual; we give them access to a world of buyers. Retailers want to fight fraud; we provide the tools.