Our Purpose
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Title and Summary
Vice President, Technology Risk Management
Who is Mastercard?
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential.
Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.
Overview
The Payment Networks organization powers Mastercardās global transaction processing ā the beating heart of payments. As part of Mastercardās Core Payments ecosystem, Payment Networks enables secure, resilient, real-time authorization, clearing, settlement, and transaction service enablement at global scale. We are seeking a Vice President of Technology Risk Management to lead the Technology Risk and Compliance function for Payment Networks, shaping and executing the front-line risk management strategy for one of the most critical and highly regulated technology environments in the world.
This role serves as a senior risk leader and trusted advisor to technology, product, and executive leadership, ensuring that risk management, control assurance, and regulatory compliance are deeply embedded into how Payment Networks designs, builds, operates, and evolves its platforms.
The ideal candidate brings deep payments or financial services technology experience, combined with a strong risk, audit, and compliance background, and the ability to operate credibly at the intersection of engineering, operations, security, and regulation
Role
ā¢ Strategic Leadership & Risk Ownership
o Define and execute the Technology Risk Management strategy for Payment Networks, to optimize risk-related policies and regulations for multiple regions
o Owns executive risk reporting and communication, providing clear visibility into enterprise risk exposure, regional drivers, and systemic control themes
o Establish and evolve policies, standards, and procedures that minimize technology and operational risk exposure while enabling secure, resilient delivery
o Act as senior advisor to executive leadership on risk posture, emerging threats, systemic risk and control effectiveness
ā¢ Governance, Controls & Regulatory Assurance
o Lead and oversee technology risk governance, including executive-level risk committees, forums, and reviews
o Develop risk narratives and materials that clearly articulate net risk exposure, key control themes, regional risk drivers, and remediation priorities
o Ensure sustained compliance with industry standards and regulatory expectations for applications and infrastructure that process, store, or transmit payment and financial data
ā¢ Cross Functional Execution & Influence
o Drive large, cross-functional initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in risk posture, control maturity, and operational resilience
o Collaborate across Technology, Security, Legal, Compliance, Product, and Business Operations to align risk priorities with business outcomes
o Translate complex technical and regulatory concepts into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders
ā¢ People & Organizational Leadership
o Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of technology risk, compliance, and assurance professionals
o Build a culture of ownership, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
o Attract and retain top talent with a blend of technology fluency and risk discipline
All About You
ā¢ Deep experience in the payments industry, transaction processing platforms, or highly regulated financial services environments
ā¢ Strong understanding of payment system architecture, technology operations, and platform resiliency
ā¢ Extensive background in technology risk management, audit, compliance, or assurance, ideally within global, regulated environments
ā¢ Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale risk programs across multiple regions and technology domains
ā¢ Proven ability to influence without authority and operate credibly with engineering leaders, executives, auditors and regulators
ā¢ Exceptional communicator capable of tailoring messages from deeply technical to executive-level audiences
ā¢ Strong people leader with a track record of building and scaling high-performing teams
ā¢ Comfortable making data-driven decisions, managing trade-offs, and resolving escalations in complex, fast-moving environments
ā¢ Deep familiarity with industry frameworks and standards such as: PCI DSS, ISO 27001. SOC1/2, SOX, and NIST / ITIL
ā¢ Demonstrates a forward-looking approach to risk management, leveraging data and emerging technologies (including AI) to enhance risk insights, efficiency, and decision-making.
ā¢ Balances strong control discipline with pragmatic, business-enabling approach to risk management
Education & Professional Background
ā¢ Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Risk Management, Finance or related discipline
ā¢ Advanced degree (e.g. Masters in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field) is preferred, but not required
ā¢ Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development in technology, risk management, or regulatory disciplines
ā¢ Relevant professional certifications are preferred and may include:
o ISACA certifications such as CISA, CRISC, or CISM
o CISSP
o ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Auditor
o Other comparable risk, security, or assurance credentials
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@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
Abide by Mastercardās security policies and practices;
Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercardās guidelines.
In line with Mastercardās total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.
Pay Ranges
O'Fallon, Missouri: $189,000 - $312,000 USD