Job title : Manager, Legal AML Compliance
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : November 06, 2025
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- The Manager, Legal AML Compliance is responsible for supporting the operations and data Director across Mastercard’s AML and Sanctions program. The role covers all Customer types as well as products and services. The role will work cross functionally at all levels within the organizational hierarchy, providing subject matter expertise advise to senior leadership in managing, controlling, and limiting risk to the organization.
- The role aims to ensure that Activity on the Network remains in compliance with Mastercard AML Standards, through Customer reviews, product evaluations, in depth data analytics, management of unusual activity as well as through the development of customized region-specific processes and procedures.
Primary Responsibilities :
Work with key business teams to develop solutions for meeting customer business needs and advancing Mastercard strategic initiatives while minimizing potential money laundering risk to Mastercard and other network participantsSupport in the establishment of regional AML Compliance standards relating to AML and Sanctions Systems, as may be necessary to support local compliance requirements such as that which relates to our regulatory obligationsSupport in key data initiatives across AML and Compliance function, through system tuning; trend analytics; data integrity checks; reporting and trackingSupport in managing data requests from law enforcement and internal stakeholdersSupport in providing input to periodic AML Program Risk AssessmentSupport in establishing and maintain AML Compliance Program tracking and metrics to identify trends and establish action items for program preservation and enhancements; provide regular reporting to Global VP and SVP AML, Sanctions, and Exports Control OfficerSupport in coordinating regional FIU alerts, escalations, and investigative inquiriesProvide AML and sanctions regional support to business lines and internal stakeholdersAssist in regional evaluation of M&A and joint venture opportunitiesSupport in resolving the outcome of the regional onsite reviews of network customers and service providersProvide AML and sanctions expertise, guidance and approvals in regional products and services initiatives (One Trust and Studio Processes)Support management reporting, presentations, and metrics processesSupport, escalate and manage Customers to the risk working groups by presenting elevated AML and sanctions risksRecommend process, procedure, governance and technology improvementsDevelop and provide regional AML and sanctions training to Customers and internal stakeholdersEducation and Skills :
Bachelor’s degree required, JD or advanced degree desirable. 5- 10 years of risk management and / or global AML compliance experience in banking / financial operations preferredMust have experience supporting a regulatory compliance program / suspicious activity monitoring programMust be fluent in using SQL and advanced experience using excel, pivot tablesMust have experience managing a regulatory compliance program / suspicious activity monitoring programIntermediate skills with BSA / AML compliance program requirements and experience with program / project management and familiarity with the USA PATRIOT Act, FATF, FSA international standards, and practices and knowledge of banking / financial operations, transaction processing and / or payments-related industry experience is preferredSound judgment with ability to build rapport at all levels, and in all business units; proven ability to persuade and drive resultsProven ability to work independently in a fast-paced matrix environment or as a team player and function effectively in a dynamic, fast paced environment while handling multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlinesPractical problem solver with demonstrated ability to partner effectively with others in handling complex and / or sensitive issuesConfident and seasoned leader with strong interpersonal skills and sound business judgmentDemonstrated effectiveness operating in complex organizational structureSuperior attention to detail, problem-solving, organizational, and written / verbal communication skillsAbility to manage high-pressure situations and tight deadlines effectively.Multilingual skills are necessary and must include EnglishList desirable or additional capabilities :Excellent written, oral, and presentation skillsKnowledge of banking / financial operations, transaction processing and / or payments-related industry experience is a plusACAMs certification(s) preferredResearch / Data Analysis jobs