Sr. Analyst, Compliance Services

Job Description

Our PurposeWe work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.Job TitleSr. Analyst, Compliance Services OVERVIEWAt Mastercard, we are committed to protecting our network from being used to facilitate money laundering or terrorist financing. The Global Anti Money Laundering (AML) Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has implemented a customer monitoring program to meet regulatory obligations, support internal stakeholder investigations and to ensure that external constituents have robust programs in place to meet Mastercard and regulatory requirements.The FIU is responsible for conducting data analysis, alert dispositioning and ad-hoc investigations, through AML typologies and rules as well as from other data sources, to monitor customer behavior and facilitate compliance investigations.The GBSC (Global Business Services Center) is the shared services organization for Mastercard. The GBSC team supports the FIU in meeting compliance obligations.The Senior Analyst, Compliance Services, is located in the GBSC and reports to the Director, GBSC Compliance Services. The Senior Analyst will support the FIU by conducting AML related activities as part of the customer monitoring and investigation process. Working under general supervision, this role will leverage an existing understanding of AML/CFT practices and data analysis skills, including extracting and preparing data, drawing conclusions, performing moderately complex research and root cause analysis, assessing risk factors and completing other assigned compliance activities.ROLE Conduct AML transaction monitoring and ad-hoc investigations and research, through data analytics and in-depth analysis of data across different regions and countries Utilize Mastercard resources to perform accurate data queries: i.e., system software, reports, data warehouse tables, and system applications Utilize data mining techniques to identify behavioral patterns, relationships and significant insight found in large data sets Summarize and document data analysis activity patterns and trends to detect potential red flags Demonstrate proficient manipulation of data using tools such as Microsoft Excel Maintain a high degree of professional competence in the area of Financial Crimes investigations through self-study, webinars, seminars, professional organizations, and other internal or external trainingALL ABOUT YOUEXPERIENCE Bachelor s degree required, or the equivalent experience in banking or financial operations, payments industry, risk management or compliance related field One to three years transaction monitoring or data analysis experience required Strong understanding of AML, BSA, USA PATRIOT Act and OFAC controls and requirements ACAMS Certification preferredKNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge required Understanding of basic coding concepts and methodologies to extract, clean, manipulate and summarize data Understanding of Structure Query Language (SQL) or similar programming languages, including modifying existing SQL scripts to extract data pertaining to a specific investigation Demonstrated ability to analyze large, complex data sets; use external resources to arrive at conclusions; and creatively identify trends in dataPERSONAL ATTRIBUTESAbility to: Swiftly adapt to changing global AML trends, priorities and typologies while working through different data sets Consistently produce high quality, accurate, detailed reports according to requirements. Clearly explain and defend conclusions verbally and visually Demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation, independence, organization, time management, and attention to detail Multi-task while consistently meeting deadlinesDue to COVID-19, most of our employees are working from home. We ve implemented a virtual hiring process and continue to interview candidates by phone or video and are onboarding new hires remotely. We value the safety of each member of our community because we know we re all in this together.Mastercard is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process, please contact reasonable.accommodationmastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. 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