Business Leader, Compliance, MEA MasterCard
Business Leader, Compliance, MEA Reporting:
The position will jointly report to the Senior Business Leader, Global Compliance and APMEA Region Counsel.
Position Location:
The position is newly created and will be based in Dubai. The position involves travel within MEA.
Primary Objective:
To strengthen, extend and sustain an effective compliance program for the countries in the region, provide guidance and direction to regional and country leadership teams, and identify and implement best practices through country visits, regular communications, training, and monitoring activities. As part of Global Compliance and the Law Department, the successful candidate will work cross-functionally with in-house counsel, Human Resources, Finance, Public Policy, Privacy/Data Usage, and Internal Audit.
As this is a newly created position, there is a ‘build’ element to the role. The successful candidate will be required to be a self starter and have the ability to function independently and work closely with headquarters and cross functionally. The position will use a risk-based approach to help identify areas of focus and further embed business integrity and global compliance initiatives in to local operations.
Job Responsibilities Include:
• Lead and direct ethics and regulatory compliance strategy for MEA reporting to the Senior Business Leader, Global Compliance and APMEA Region Counsel
• Develop compliance infrastructure within MEA through partnership and coordination with counsel, finance, human resources and business units. Meet with various business units throughout MEA to build relationships and enhance abilities to support the compliance function
• Assist in and implement international compliance initiatives including work with Global Compliance to develop regional or country-specific policy guidance and compliance messaging
• Develop, organize, and implement regional and local training programs (e.g. Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, and other compliance topics)
• Advise business partners on compliance matters including, as appropriate, Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interests, Anti-Corruption and Anti-Money Laundering/Trade Sanctions
• Partner with Legal, Public Policy, and the business to stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations and recommend changes to operations, as appropriate, to ensure continued compliance
• Provide compliance guidance and establish a framework for the business to make informed risk-based decisions regarding new opportunities, markets, and product and service offerings
• Ensure compliance is built in to local initiatives and management is adequately trained on laws, regulations, and responsibilities
Experience/Education:
• Bachelor’s degree required, JD or its equivalent or other advanced degree desirable
• Five or more years of compliance experience in a multi-national public company preferred
• Experience with anti-corruption program development, enforcement and/or investigations, including familiarity with U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
• Demonstrated effectiveness operating in complex organizational environments
• Confident and seasoned leader with strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work with all levels of management
• Strong problem- solving skills
• Strong influencing skills and sound business judgment
• Excellent written, oral and presentation communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with others in handling complex and/or sensitive issues
• Ability to work independently and function effectively in a fast-paced environmentKnowledge of banking/financial operations, anti-money laundering regulations and controls, transaction processing and/or payments-related industry experience is a plus.
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The position will jointly report to the Senior Business Leader, Global Compliance and APMEA Region Counsel.
Position Location:
The position is newly created and will be based in Dubai. The position involves travel within MEA.
Primary Objective:
To strengthen, extend and sustain an effective compliance program for the countries in the region, provide guidance and direction to regional and country leadership teams, and identify and implement best practices through country visits, regular communications, training, and monitoring activities. As part of Global Compliance and the Law Department, the successful candidate will work cross-functionally with in-house counsel, Human Resources, Finance, Public Policy, Privacy/Data Usage, and Internal Audit.
As this is a newly created position, there is a ‘build’ element to the role. The successful candidate will be required to be a self starter and have the ability to function independently and work closely with headquarters and cross functionally. The position will use a risk-based approach to help identify areas of focus and further embed business integrity and global compliance initiatives in to local operations.
Job Responsibilities Include:
• Lead and direct ethics and regulatory compliance strategy for MEA reporting to the Senior Business Leader, Global Compliance and APMEA Region Counsel
• Develop compliance infrastructure within MEA through partnership and coordination with counsel, finance, human resources and business units. Meet with various business units throughout MEA to build relationships and enhance abilities to support the compliance function
• Assist in and implement international compliance initiatives including work with Global Compliance to develop regional or country-specific policy guidance and compliance messaging
• Develop, organize, and implement regional and local training programs (e.g. Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, and other compliance topics)
• Advise business partners on compliance matters including, as appropriate, Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interests, Anti-Corruption and Anti-Money Laundering/Trade Sanctions
• Partner with Legal, Public Policy, and the business to stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations and recommend changes to operations, as appropriate, to ensure continued compliance
• Provide compliance guidance and establish a framework for the business to make informed risk-based decisions regarding new opportunities, markets, and product and service offerings
• Ensure compliance is built in to local initiatives and management is adequately trained on laws, regulations, and responsibilities
Experience/Education:
• Bachelor’s degree required, JD or its equivalent or other advanced degree desirable
• Five or more years of compliance experience in a multi-national public company preferred
• Experience with anti-corruption program development, enforcement and/or investigations, including familiarity with U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
• Demonstrated effectiveness operating in complex organizational environments
• Confident and seasoned leader with strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work with all levels of management
• Strong problem- solving skills
• Strong influencing skills and sound business judgment
• Excellent written, oral and presentation communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with others in handling complex and/or sensitive issues
• Ability to work independently and function effectively in a fast-paced environmentKnowledge of banking/financial operations, anti-money laundering regulations and controls, transaction processing and/or payments-related industry experience is a plus.
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Additional Information
- Posted:
- March 8, 2012
- Type:
- Full-time
- Experience:
- Mid-Senior level
- Functions:
- Legal, Other, Strategy/Planning
- Industries:
- Banking
- Compensation:
- 0
- Employer Job ID:
- 7388BR
- Job ID:
- 2674410
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