Analyst, Legal Compliance
@ Mastercard

Mexico City, Mexico
$90,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 5 days ago

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Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in over 200 countries and territories, supporting digital payments that are secure, simple, smart and accessible. Their innovation, partnerships and networks deliver products and services that help individuals, businesses and governments realize their potential.

Overview

The Analyst, Legal Compliance role at Mastercard supports the Global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) by conducting customer monitoring, data analysis, alert dispositioning, and ad-hoc investigations. Reporting to the Manager, Legal Compliance, you will help meet regulatory obligations and internal compliance requirements using AML typologies and data mining techniques.

Role Responsibilities

  • Conduct AML transaction monitoring and detailed ad-hoc investigations.
  • Utilize Mastercard systems to run data queries and analysis.
  • Employ data mining techniques to identify behavioral patterns.
  • Summarize trends and document activities to spot red flags.
  • Manipulate data with Microsoft Excel and query languages like SQL.

Experience and Qualifications

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in banking, financial operations, risk management, or a related field, along with one to three years’ experience in transaction monitoring or data analysis. A strong grasp of AML, BSA, USA PATRIOT Act and OFAC controls is necessary, and an ACAMS Certification is preferred.

Knowledge/Technical Skills

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Understanding of basic coding for data extraction and manipulation.
  • Familiarity with SQL or similar programming languages.
  • Ability to analyze large data sets to identify trends.

Personal Attributes

  • Adapt swiftly to changing global AML trends.
  • Produce accurate, detailed reports to requirements.
  • Communicate clearly and defend conclusions visually and verbally.
  • Demonstrate self-motivation, organization, and multi-tasking ability.

Corporate Security Responsibility

Adhere to Mastercard's security policies by ensuring confidentiality, integrity of information, reporting suspected breaches, and completing mandatory security trainings.

Key skills/competency

  • AML
  • Compliance
  • Data Analysis
  • SQL
  • Excel
  • Risk
  • Investigation
  • Monitoring
  • Financial Intelligence
  • Regulatory
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How to Get Hired at Mastercard

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight AML and compliance experience.
  • Research Mastercard: Familiarize with their culture and achievements.
  • Emphasize data skills: Detail Excel and SQL proficiencies.
  • Prepare examples: Showcase past AML investigations and reports.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review advanced Excel techniques and functions.
Practice SQL queries and basic coding.
Analyze sample AML data sets and patterns.
Familiarize with data mining tools and software.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you met a tight deadline.
Explain how you adapt to change quickly.
Share examples of handling detailed investigations.
Discuss teamwork in achieving compliance goals.

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