Senior Counsel, Regulatory - Technology

Mastercard•O'fallon, MO

5d•$177,000 - $325,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mastercard’s regulatory experts are responsible for liaising with regulators around the globe for the purpose of meeting its supervisory obligations as well as minimizing and addressing the impact of regulations on the company. This position will drive the execution of the regulatory strategy across technology infrastructure and operational and enterprise resilience, ensuring alignment with evolving global regulatory expectations while enabling business growth and innovation. This role will report to the VP Regulatory-Technology.

Requirements

JD from an established and reputable law school
Experience with infrastructure, technology, operational and enterprise resilience, and possess a high level of understanding of the regulatory frameworks applicable to such businesses
Experience translating/interpreting complex regulations into clear operational guidance for technology/infrastructure, resilience, and supplier management teams
Experience in a regulatory position in a corporation, law firm or government context, working in the payments, banking or financial services sector
Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and regulators globally
Experience leading global regulatory strategy in highly regulated environments
Strong executive presence and decision-making capability in ambiguous environments
Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
Proven success in navigating multi-national organizations and operating effectively within a diverse multicultural organization
Must demonstrate a proactive, time sensitive, results driven approach in carrying out all duties, obligations, and responsibilities

Responsibilities

Support with the execution and interpretation of the regulatory obligations relating to infrastructure/technology, operational and enterprise resilience requirements across Mastercard’s platforms
Working closely with technology risk and controls teams to translate regulatory requirements into technology control frameworks
Coordinate and if required, lead the engagement with regulatory colleagues across the globe in providing advice on regulatory regimes for technology/infrastructure, and operational and enterprise resilience in line with regulatory strategy and the applicable technology controls framework
Driving cross-functional alignment with legal colleagues on the necessary regulatory requirements of commercial contracts with third parties relating to technology and infrastructure deals to ensure business enablement
Support with defining and implementing scalable regulatory approaches to technology and operations, and enterprise resilience obligations to manage enterprise risk arising from existing regulations and compliance with evolving regulatory changes
Owning and overseeing enterprise execution with cross-functional stakeholders (Regulatory, Technology Regulatory Execution, and relevant lines of business) to ensure a coordinated execution of regulatory obligations across infrastructure and related regulatory framework alongside Mastercard’s other regulatory obligations

Benefits

insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
flexible spending account and health savings account
16 weeks of new parent leave
up to 20 days of bereavement leave
80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
25 days of vacation time
5 personal days
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