Compliance & Transaction Monitoring Specialist
Mastercard · Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
- On site
- Full-time
- DKK 450,000 / year
- Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
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Job highlights
- Join Product Compliance Team in Denmark.
- Focus on AML/CTF, payment regulation, GDPR.
- Analyze data and support compliance investigations.
- Collaborate with product and commercial teams.
- Contribute to transaction monitoring framework development.
About the role
Compliance & Transaction Monitoring Specialist
Job Description Overview
Mastercard Payment Services Denmark is seeking a Compliance & Transaction Monitoring Specialist to join their 1st line Product Compliance Team. This role offers hands-on experience with real compliance cases in live markets, working closely with product and commercial teams in a business-oriented environment. You will gain practical experience across key regulatory areas such as AML/CTF, payment regulation, and GDPR, developing a strong understanding of how compliance supports products and customers.
The ideal candidate will have a detailed mindset, an eagerness for new challenges, and a passion for learning. You will be instrumental in developing our transaction monitoring framework and assisting with cross-functional projects, supported by experienced colleagues. A keen eye for details and quality, along with experience in AML/CTF regulation and data analysis, is essential. Experience in payments or the financial sector is advantageous.
You will report to the Director of the 1st line Product Compliance unit and be based at Mastercard Payment Services Denmark's modern offices in Ørestaden, Copenhagen.
Role Responsibilities
- Support compliance and transaction monitoring leads in managing the compliance program.
- Assist with AML/CTF investigations, including analysis and documentation.
- Provide support for various reporting to authorities.
- Offer compliance and process support to Product, Sales, and Customer Services teams, including KYC.
- Help maintain and improve internal documentation, processes, and procedures.
- Collaborate closely with team members to foster a strong team culture.
About You – Qualifications
- Law/business focused degree or equivalent work experience (e.g., cand.merc.jur).
- Experience with AML/CTF and transaction monitoring, with interest in broader compliance areas.
- Experience with external reporting to authorities like the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority.
- Proficiency in data collection and analysis.
- Structured, detail-focused, and analytical mindset with an interest in understanding Mastercard’s product technology.
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective teamwork and individual contribution.
- Excellent communication skills in Danish (essential) and English, both written and oral.
- Advanced IT skills, particularly in data analysis and pivot tables.
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks carry inherent risks. 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.
- Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.
Key skills/competency
- Compliance
- Transaction Monitoring
- AML/CTF
- Data Analysis
- Payment Regulation
- GDPR
- KYC
- Financial Sector
- Reporting
- Danish Financial Supervisory Authority
Skills & topics
- Compliance Specialist
- Transaction Monitoring
- AML/CTF
- Payment Regulation
- GDPR
- Data Analysis
- Financial Services
- Regulatory Compliance
- Mastercard Careers
- Copenhagen Jobs
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with AML/CTF, data analysis, and financial sector knowledge relevant to the Compliance & Transaction Monitoring Specialist role at Mastercard.
- Showcase compliance expertise: Emphasize your understanding of regulatory areas like GDPR and your ability to support reporting to authorities.
- Demonstrate analytical skills: Provide examples of your data collection, analysis, and IT skills, particularly with tools like pivot tables.
- Ace the interview: Prepare to discuss your structured, detail-focused mindset and how you approach complex compliance cases.
- Research Mastercard's values: Understand their commitment to building a sustainable economy and how compliance supports this mission.
Technical preparation
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Frequently asked questions
- What specific regulatory areas will the Compliance & Transaction Monitoring Specialist at Mastercard focus on?
- The Compliance & Transaction Monitoring Specialist at Mastercard will gain hands-on experience in key regulatory areas including Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF), payment regulation, and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- What kind of data analysis experience is required for this Mastercard role?
- The role requires experience with data collection and analysis. Advanced IT skills, particularly with data analysis tools and pivot tables, are essential for this Compliance & Transaction Monitoring Specialist position.
- Is fluency in Danish a strict requirement for the Compliance & Transaction Monitoring Specialist job at Mastercard Payment Services Denmark?
- Yes, fluent communication in Danish, both orally and in writing, is essential for this role, alongside strong English communication skills.
- What is the reporting structure for the Compliance & Transaction Monitoring Specialist at Mastercard?
- The Compliance & Transaction Monitoring Specialist will report to the Director of the 1st line Product Compliance unit within Mastercard Payment Services Denmark.
- Does Mastercard Payment Services Denmark offer opportunities for professional development in this role?
- Absolutely. The role offers the chance to develop a strong understanding of compliance, contribute to the transaction monitoring framework, and gradually take on more responsibility, supported by experienced colleagues.
- What is the primary objective of the 1st line Product Compliance Team at Mastercard Payment Services Denmark?
- The 1st line Product Compliance Team is responsible for ensuring compliance within payment services in Denmark and Norway, working closely with product and commercial teams on regulatory matters and live compliance cases.
- What type of analytical mindset is sought for the Compliance & Transaction Monitoring Specialist position?
- Mastercard is looking for candidates with a structured, detail-focused, and analytical mindset, who also possess the ability and interest to understand the technical aspects of Mastercard’s products.