Senior Counsel, Privacy, AI & Data Responsibility

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

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Senior Counsel, Privacy, AI & Data Responsibility

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Overview

• Mastercard is committed to balancing innovation while ensuring legal compliance and has embraced privacy and data protection as core to the successful execution of its business strategy. As part of that commitment Mastercard has established a world-class privacy program and is currently adding talent to its global team.
• The Senior Counsel will lead the development of cutting-edge technologies from a privacy and data protection standpoint, monitor new legislative developments and ensuring compliance of Identity Solutions with existing and emerging privacy and data-related laws.
• The position will report to the Senior Managing Counsel, Privacy, AI & Data Responsibility and will be a member of the Global Privacy & Data Protection team.
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to think and act both strategically and tactically with respect to the needs of Identity business clients and their objectives while ensuring that the corporation remains compliant with privacy and data-related laws and regulations.
• The Senior Counsel must be abreast of new technologies related to payments and fraud.

Role

• Analyze Identity solutions in light of privacy and data protection law requirements with the aim of identifying the relevant process and infrastructure requirements to ensure compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws globally
• Develop contract structures that address privacy and data protection requirements and lead the review and negotiation of applicable privacy and data protection language in agreements with affiliates, vendors, and customers
• Monitor regulatory and legislative developments pertaining to fraud and financial crime, support the engagement with key policy makers and other stakeholders and provide useful advice to business teams on the potential impact of these laws
• Provide day-to-day support to Identity business teams, drive alignment globally and respond to all privacy questions that arise.
• Perform privacy and data protection impact assessments in line with Mastercard’s privacy and data protection policies and processes.
• Increase awareness among business clients, global privacy and legal teams regarding privacy and data protection pertaining to Mastercard Identity Solutions through training and other initiatives.

All About You
• Law degree required. Membership to a Bar (if permitted by law). Any additional qualifications (e.g. Master of Laws degree, IAPP Certifications) considered an asset
• Expert knowledge of the GDPR and global data protection legal frameworks (e.g. CPRA)
• Solid experience in and track record dealing with privacy and data protection law in multi-jurisdictional settings
• Experience in drafting and negotiating complex data processing terms
• Familiarity with financial services industry, fraud prevention and payment processing
• Superior time management, planning, and organizational skills
• Excellent analytic capabilities and written and oral communication skills. Attention to detail is a must.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven experience in relationship building and partnering at various (organizational) levels internally and externally. Must work well in both team and individual settings
• Ability to motivate and influence highly skilled professionals to achieve major organizational goals

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Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mas…