Director, Risk Management

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 Director, Risk Management Who is Mastercard? Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments sector. We power payments and provide products and services for individuals and industries all around the world. Our people, technology, data and brand provide the capabilities that drive our success. We believe in connecting people to priceless possibilities. As a company, we know that our success is driven by the skills, experience, integrity and mindset of the talent we hire. By building an inclusive, world-class culture, our employees have once-in-a-career opportunities to be a part of teams that have a greater impact on our community and our world. We invite you to join our team to find out how you too can start something priceless. Role: The Digital Asset Risk & Compliance team is looking for a Director, Digital Asset Risk Management to help build and operate Mastercard’s Second Line risk management capabilities for digital assets. The role will establish a consistent approach to identifying, assessing, monitoring and reporting risks across Mastercard’s digital asset strategy, products and operations. The Director will also support BVNK’s integration into Mastercard by aligning risk frameworks, governance, reporting and accountability while preserving the ability of the business to grow and innovate. Digital Asset Risk Management • Build and operate the Digital Asset Risk Management framework, including risk identification, assessment, appetite, monitoring, reporting and escalation. • Maintain an enterprise view of material risks across Mastercard’s digital asset strategy, products, markets and operating model. • Lead risk assessments of new and existing digital asset products, initiatives and business models. • Provide independent challenge on material risk decisions, control gaps, risk acceptances and emerging risks. • Translate Mastercard’s risk appetite and ERM standards into practical requirements for digital asset activities. Financial Risk Management • Review credit exposure assessments, risk ratings, portfolio metrics, credit limit utilization and risk reporting for alignment with policy, risk appetite and established thresholds. • Challenge the adequacy of First Line controls for settlement exposure (including intraday and prefunding risk), liquidity provider and banking partner exposure, and credit risk mitigants. • Support the build-out of the Digital Asset Risk & Compliance function, including financial risk frameworks, governance, reporting, and operating routines. Governance, Reporting & Business Partnership • Establish governance and reporting routines that provide management with a clear view of risks, decisions, dependencies and required actions. • Prepare concise, decision-oriented materials for senior management, governance forums, audit and regulatory review. • Partner with Product, Technology, Finance, Treasury, Legal, Compliance and specialist Risk teams to ensure risks are appropriately owned and managed. • Support business growth by developing practical guardrails and ensuring Risk is engaged early in strategic and product decisions. • Identify emerging digital asset risks and assess their implications for Mastercard’s strategy and operating model. BVNK Integration • Support