Senior Counsel Regulatory, EEMEA (Arabic Speaker) at Mastercard

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

LLB or JD from an established and reputable law school
Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken); Ukrainian is an added advantage
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience in a regulatory position in a corporation, association, or government context and/or as a regulatory attorney in a law firm (preferably in the payments industry, banking, or financial services sector)
Knowledge of financial and/or payments systems and services regulations
Experience in applying for regulatory licenses
Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices
Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of information being accessed
Report any suspected information security violation or breach
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of regulatory strategy in the EEMEA region
Proactively engage with central banks across the region to advance Mastercard’s business strategy across markets
Engage on the timely submission of regulatory filings/submissions and develop responses to requests in accordance with internal processes and procedures
Guide the organization by providing regulatory advice on various matters arising at the individual country level as well as the region level
Participate in multi-dimensional projects across business units/regions, successfully navigating throughout the organization by partnering effectively with individuals from other departments and delivering results
Participate in the defense of the company in proceedings or quasi-proceedings with regulators in the region
Evaluate and identify EEMEA and country level regulatory risk and support the teams with assessing and implementing controls to mitigate risks
Work in close collaboration with the EEMEA Government Affairs, Data Privacy, and Region Counsel teams
Collaborate with the global regulatory teams on key regulatory developments

Skills

Regulatory Strategy

Central Bank Engagement

Regulatory Filings

Regulatory Advice

Arabic

Mastercard

Facilitates secure digital payment transactions

About Mastercard

Mastercard operates in the payments industry, focusing on building an inclusive digital economy. The company connects individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses through secure data and networks. Mastercard facilitates transactions by charging fees to merchants and financial institutions for processing payments. It serves a wide range of clients across over 210 countries and territories, aiming to make transactions safe, simple, and accessible. The company leverages partnerships and technology to promote growth and sustainability. A key aspect of Mastercard's culture is its decency quotient (DQ), which guides its operations and interactions.

Harrison, New JerseyHeadquarters

2007Year Founded

$9MTotal Funding

M_AND_ACompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

New Parent Leave

Inclusive Family Building Benefit

Employee Family Resource Program

Bereavement Leave

Dependent Scholarship

Employee Assitance Fund

Business Resource Groups

Employee Recognition

Flexible Work

Tuition Assistance

Travel Assistance

Matching Charitable Gifts

Risks

Stablecoins challenge Mastercard's traditional model with lower fees and faster payments.

Biometrics adoption risks Mastercard losing market share if not integrated.

Debit card fee changes could impact Mastercard's revenue model significantly.

Differentiation

Mastercard leverages its global network to connect over 210 countries and territories.

The company focuses on secure, inclusive digital transactions for diverse clients.

Mastercard's decency quotient (DQ) drives its culture and operational strategies.

Upsides

Biometric technology adoption offers Mastercard new payment security and user experience opportunities.

Stablecoins' rise allows Mastercard to expand blockchain and cryptocurrency payment solutions.

Brick-and-mortar commerce resurgence boosts demand for Mastercard's innovative POS technologies.

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