Associate Analyst at Mastercard [Legal Compliance]: Apply Now!

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry, operating in more than 200 countries and territories. The company enables secure, simple, and accessible digital payment solutions for individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide.

About the role

Mastercard is hiring an Associate Analyst – Legal Compliance for its Compliance team in Pune. The role focuses on reviewing sanctions and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) screening matches, monitoring anti-money laundering (AML) transaction alerts, and supporting compliance with regulatory requirements across Mastercard’s global prepaid card business.

Responsibilities

• Log, review, investigate, and escalate sanctioned party and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) referrals in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Monitor and investigate AML transaction alerts across the global prepaid card business to identify suspicious activities.
• Review and investigate suspicious activity reports received from internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct further enquiries into unusual activities and escalate cases where required.
• Draft Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for submission to card issuers and relevant crime or government agencies.
• Maintain accurate logs and records of all cases.
• Ensure evidence is properly maintained and decisions are accurately documented.

Requirements

• Strong analytical, investigation, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Sound decision-making skills with the ability to provide supporting justifications.
• An understanding of anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions requirements is beneficial, though full training will be provided.

Location

Pune, India

Additional Information

All employees are expected to comply with Mastercard’s information security policies by protecting the confidentiality and integrity of information, reporting suspected security incidents, and completing mandatory security training.