This role serves as the Tech Regulatory Resilience Principal within the Technology Regulatory Execution (T-Rex) team, within the Mastercard TECH organization, focused on the EEMEA region (Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa). The Principal will lead efforts to ensure the resilience of Mastercard\u2019s technology solutions and assets, while enhancing operational efficiency and security.<\/p>\n
Key responsibilities include partnering with internal Mastercard stakeholders and, where needed, engaging with regulators and external clients to provide strategic technology consultancy on regulatory matters. This includes:<\/p>\n
\tEducating and advising regulators and government bodies on Mastercard\u2019s technologies and capabilities.
\n\tInfluencing emerging regulations through strategic technical input.
\n\tAssessing resiliency gaps and risk controls.
\n\tCollaborating with regional and global development teams.<\/p>\n
The Principal will maintain a Technology Regulatory Resilience Heatmap across key markets and products to:<\/p>\n
\tTrack resilience KPIs.
\n\tIdentify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
\n\tSupport continuous enhancement of resilience maturity.<\/p>\n
Role Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
\tCollaborate with Technology Regulatory Market Leads and other stakeholders to prioritize and execute T-Rex objectives and the Regulatory Resilience Pipeline.
\n\tPartner with internal teams across Program Controls, Operations & Modernization (ProCOM) to identify and drive resolution of resiliency and performance issues.
\n\tRespond to consultative requests from regulators and government mandates, delivering technology assessments and solutions aligned with regulatory and resilience requirements.
\n\tLead problem discovery, resolution planning, and risk mitigation efforts.
\n\tUtilize technology frameworks, tools, and methodologies to manage pipeline priorities, promote resilient architecture, and align IT strategy with business goals.
\n\tMonitor, record, and report delivery outcomes for executive-level presentations and dashboards.<\/p>\n
All About You:<\/p>\n
\tProven ability to represent Mastercard Technologies as a trusted advisor and brand ambassador.
\n\tHigh energy, ownership mindset, and a strong drive to succeed, backed by analytical, technical, and strategic capabilities.
\n\tStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to define problem statements and guide stakeholders toward effective solutions.
\n\tQuick learner with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business and regulatory language\u2014and vice versa.
\n\tDeep understanding of the payments industry, both functionally and technically.
\n\tExperience in technology consultancy and\/or the banking industry.
\n\tExcellent communication skills\u2014verbal, written, and presentation\u2014with the ability to lead challenging regulatory and business discussions.
\n\tComfortable working in a geographically distributed, cross-functional environment.
\n\tSolid grasp of software development methodologies and modern technology principles.
\n\tFamiliarity with emerging tech trends such as APIs, Real-Time Payments, and Fintech innovations.
\n\tAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.<\/p>\n
Corporate Security Responsibility
\nAll 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:<\/p>\n
\tAbide by Mastercard\u2019s security policies and practices;
\n\tEnsure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
\n\tReport any suspected information security violation or breach, and
\n\tComplete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard\u2019s guidelines.<\/p>\n
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