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Senior Managing Counsel, Regulatory - Crypto & Digital Assets Regulation
Mastercardfull time · Senior
$239,000 – $400,000
Listed on Mastercard’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This role leads global regulatory strategy and compliance for Mastercard's crypto and digital assets businesses, overseeing licensing, supervisory engagement, and a team of regulatory professionals across multiple jurisdictions. It suits a seasoned regulatory attorney with deep expertise in digital asset regulation who has built and scaled programs in fast-moving fintech or payments environments.
Our summary, not Mastercard’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- JD from established and reputable law school
- Active bar membership in good standing
- Substantial experience advising on digital asset regulation at a financial institution, virtual asset service provider, payments company, or top-tier law firm
- Demonstrated experience leading licensing and supervisory matters under NYDFS BitLicense, MiCA, MAS PSA, or UK FCA cryptoasset registration
- Deep working knowledge of BSA, FinCEN guidance, Travel Rule, OFAC sanctions, and state money transmission frameworks as applied to digital assets
- Experience managing regulatory examinations and supervisory engagements with US and non-US regulators
- Experience building and managing a global team
- Experience operating in a multi-national organization
Nice to have
- Broad familiarity across multiple regulatory regimes