Mastercard Transaction Services is a global leader in the payment industry, dedicated to connecting and securing digital transactions for businesses and consumers worldwide. We are currently seeking an experienced Regional Compliance Director to join our team in Manila, Philippines. This role is integral to our commitment to ensuring the integrity and security of our payment network.

• As the Regional Compliance Director, you will oversee the operations of our Manila Shared Service Centre and lead the growth and development of our teams in Philippines.
• This entails the strategic partnerships with APAC Regional stakeholders from the MTS Compliance, the product and regional business teams, to manage and mitigate the operational risks in the region.
• You will also be assessing high risk customers, forming a considered judgement and presenting a case to relevant committees, settlement banks and regulators. If necessary, travel to conduct on-site reviews as well.

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in anti-money laundering roles in large and regulated financial services organizations in the region with direct accountability to a regulator.
• Possesses a deep understanding of the banking and payments Regulatory landscape in the Philippines and APAC region.
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills in addition to coaching and developing your team.
• Sound understanding the key money laundering, sanctions and fraud risks of operating in the Philippines and how to mitigate them. You will be used to maintaining a dialogue with regulatory bodies and protecting the licence and reputation of the organization.
• Great network of contacts within the Payments industry that enable you to stay in touch with emerging regional trends.
• Assessing high risk customers, forming a considered judgement and presenting a case to relevant committees, settlement banks and regulators. If necessary you will be need to travel to conduct on site reviews.
• You will be working with colleagues across the world and will need the ability to adapt to, and work with, different cultures.
• Oral and Written fluency in English, Philipino and Tagalog. Additional regional languages would also be advantageous but are not essential.