About the role

Regulatory Counsel supporting Mastercard's Commercial and New Payments Flows business with compliance on regulations across Asia Pacific. Analyzing and advising on regulatory requirements for various payment systems.

Responsibilities

Act as regulatory counsel to Mastercard’s Commercial and New Payments Flows group in assigned markets in Asia Pacific, including advising on relevant regulations applicable to commercial and business payments, card based and non-card based money transfers, both domestic and international
Participate in the development and execution of regulatory strategy and the product development process to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and licensing requirements
Work closely with global and regional Mastercard regulatory and product counsel to provide advice as to applications for new licenses, supervisory matters, compliance, examinations and systems of control related to compliance with licensing requirements
Monitor relevant regulatory changes and working in close coordination with internal stakeholders in determining the impact of regulatory changes
Build and maintain a strong working knowledge of laws and regulatory themes relating to payments, money transfer, e-commerce, banking/ financial services, and domestic/international payment schemes
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time to ensure the smooth support of the business.

Law degree from an established and reputable law school
Track record of success in legal practice in regulation, technology, finance and payments at a global company, fintech or an international law firm
Deep expertise in payments regulation, particularly related to payment systems, domestic and cross-border card based and non card based funds transfers with experience in a regulatory affairs and/or product counsel role in a financial services, payments organization or international law firm
Analyze legal issues related to statutory and regulatory risks/compliances and providing advisories/recommendations to business teams
Proven success in navigating multi-national organizations and operating effectively within a diverse multicultural organization with excellent written/verbal communication skills and experience communicating with a diverse audience is a must
Must demonstrate a proactive, time sensitive, results driven approach in carrying out all duties, obligations and responsibilities
Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and time zones is a strong plus
Positive, flexible team player committed to Mastercard’s values of decency, inclusion, and innovation and willing to take on responsibilities that support the legal team, region, and Company