Senior Analyst, Compliance Services

Senior Analyst, Compliance Services
OVERVIEW

At Mastercard, we are committed to protecting our network from being used to facilitate money laundering and terrorist financing, and ensuring sanctions and export controls requirements are met. The Global AML Compliance team has implemented a compliance program designed to meet regulatory obligations and ensure internal and external partners have robust programs in place to meet Mastercard and regulatory requirements.

The Senior Analyst (Sudan Specialist), Compliance Services, is located in the Global Business Services Center (GBSC) and reports to the Manager, GBSC Compliance Services. The role will serve as the main point of contact for matters concerning licensed Sudan customers, including enhanced compliance measures, monitoring the existing Sudan portfolio, reporting to relevant stakeholders, developing relationships with key internal and external partners, and managing AML and Sanctions risks. The Sr Analyst will report progress and escalate incidents of noncompliance to the Regional MEA AML Advisory and GBSC.

This role requires attention to details, in-depth understanding of compliance principles, understanding of local requirements and Mastercard rules.

ROLE

Manage onboarding activities related to licensed customers in Sudan

• Lead new applicant onboarding process (interact with customers, obtain and review documentation, perform data entry)


• Oversee and report status of Sudan licensed customer portfolio from application through closure of open items, escalating detected risks or gaps


• Perform periodic customer updates and Level 1 alert clearing


• Manage metrics and reporting
  


• Manage third-party processors and bank sponsors in North Sudan to fast track onboarding

Manage Risk Control Tracker

• Incorporate stakeholder and SME updates regarding customers, new product and service requests and risk evaluations

Relationship Management

• Resolve customer inquiries


• Ongoing education for MC Rules and Standards


• Compile and provide updates for periodic SME and leadership meetings


• Proactively update key stakeholders of upcoming deliverables

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent experience (2-4 years) in banking or financial operations, payments industry, risk management, law enforcement, or compliance


• Prior experience with and working knowledge of Compliance and Sanctions teams


• ACAMS Certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS

• AML and US Sanctions knowledge


• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills in English; knowledge of Arabic language is preferred



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• Above average knowledge of Microsoft Excel

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation, independence, organization, time management, and attention to detail


• With limited supervision, follow and execute procedures and adapt to changing priorities


• Consistently produce high quality, accurate, detailed reports according to requirements.

• 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.