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Title and Summary

Director, Risk Governance

Overview:

The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team is looking for a Director, Risk Governance, who will drive enhancements to our Enterprise Risk Management framework with a focus on the operations of our risk governance committees. The role will also lead key projects and priority initiatives for the Company’s Chief Risk Officer (CRO. The role will have close engagement with the MA Risk Leadership team and as well as senior leaders in the business and second line functions.
Role:

The Director, Risk Governance, will be responsible for:
Risk Governance:
• Supporting the CRO and EVP, ERM to manage Company’s Executive Risk Committee (ERC) and Risk Committee of the Board, working to shape agenda and content for discussions
• Close engagement with executive management to drive resolution of outstanding actions arising from the governance forums
• Overseeing the development and reporting of appropriate management information, dashboards and related information to the governance committees
• Supporting the escalation of risks to and from other risk governance committees and forums to the ERC and Risk Committee, in line with the company’s risk governance framework
• Working with Corporate Secretary to ensure compliance with the Committee charters and making recommendations for Committee effectiveness
Strategic Projects:
• Support the execution of priorities, implementation of operational objectives, and strategic thought leadership across MA Risk. Drive coordination across the Risk Leadership Team on key initiatives
• Support the continued development of a strong Americas culture through regular communications, including but not limited to Town Halls, strategic communications, etc
• Support the broader RLT in strategic projects and through regular cadence of leadership meetings, offsites, strategy sessions, etc
• Lead response to regulatory initiatives for ERM, working across various disciplines in the ERM function
• Drive individual projects as directed by CRO or Head of ERM

All About You:

• Extensive experience in risk management in a large multinational with a mature Risk function and program
• Strong Program / Project Management
• Knowledge of risk management practices (e.g., ERM, ORM)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence at all levels including outside his / her / their
reporting lines
• Strong experience in deliverable development for Board / Executive-level presentations and partnering with executive management and senior leadership to drive outcomes
• Articulate and highly effective communicator (written, oral, presentation)
• Demonstrated success in applying risk management to support the business / strategy
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Keen attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure, in sometimes ambiguous circumstances
• Understands and appreciates diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of the payments industry and products, competitive environment, consumer trends, and economic environment.

Mastercard is an 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. 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 Mastercard’s 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 Mastercard’s guidelines.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. 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 new parent leave, up to 20 paid days bereavement leave), 10 annual paid sick days, 10 or more annual paid vacation days based on level, 5 personal days, 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, gender-inclusive benefits and many more.