Senior Counsel, Regulatory - Technology

About the role

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.

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
• Drive 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
• Own and oversee 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

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
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven success in navigating multi‑national organizations and operating effectively within a diverse multicultural organization
• Proactive, time‑sensitive, results‑driven approach in carrying out all duties, obligations, and responsibilities

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