Director, Legal AML Compliance

About the role

Mastercard is seeking a Director to lead its Legal AML Compliance function in Thailand. Reporting to the Vice President, Legal AML Compliance, the role sits within the regional AML Advisory team and is responsible for overseeing AML reviews, investigations and sanctions compliance for the Thai market.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with business units to design solutions that meet customer needs while mitigating money‑laundering risk.
• Define and maintain local AML and sanctions compliance standards aligned with regulatory obligations.
• Lead data‑driven initiatives, including system tuning, trend analytics, data integrity checks and reporting.
• Manage data requests from law enforcement and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to periodic AML program risk assessments and maintain compliance metrics.
• Coordinate regional FIU alerts, escalations and investigative inquiries.
• Provide AML and sanctions support to business lines and senior counsel.
• Oversee regional onsite reviews of network customers and service providers.

Required profile

• Strong critical‑thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Solid knowledge of data analytics concepts.
• In‑depth understanding of anti‑money‑laundering principles and Mastercard AML policies.
• Experience managing compliance investigations and stakeholder reporting.

Required skills

• Data analytics
• Trend analysis
• Compliance reporting