Director, Risk Assessment

Director, Risk Assessment Mastercard is a global payments technology company dedicated to powering economies and empowering people in 200+ countries and territories. We help customers build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper with secure, simple, smart, and accessible digital payment choices. Title & Summary Director, Risk Assessment Overview The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team seeks a Director, Risk Assessment to facilitate business‑unit risk assessments across the company, partnering with first‑line risk teams and other key stakeholders. This role develops, enhances, and implements ERM policies, procedures and guidance, and leads the identification, assessment, and reporting of sustainability‑related risks across Mastercard. Role Engage with regional and global business units to drive risk assessment activities, including risk workshops, identification, and acceptance. Support development of risk mitigation strategies, assess their adequacy and track plan progress. Identify and assess emerging and evolving risks. Develop and enhance ERM policies, procedures and guidance. Deliver training programs to adopt ERM policies across regions and functions. Link risk assessment and mitigation activities to the company’s strategic planning and budgeting processes. Support ERM GRC tool development to adapt to evolving risk management processes. Sustainability Risk Lead the risk assessment process for the annual double materiality assessment under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. Enhance the risk assessment methodology for the double materiality assessment process, aligning with European Sustainability Reporting Standards. Ensure ERM‑led enterprise risk assessments systematically identify material sustainability‑related risks, including environmental, social, and governance dimensions. Collaborate with teams responsible for physical and transition climate risks to ensure a consistent, risk‑based approach to assessment, documentation, and communication of climate‑related exposures. All About You Risk management experience in a large multinational company with a mature risk function. Proven experience in sustainability‑related risk assessment and management, including ESG dimensions. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data‑driven decisions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence at all levels. Demonstrated learning agility and success in applying risk management to support strategy and business growth. Resilient and able to work under pressure in ambiguous circumstances. Comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic environment. Appreciation for diverse perspectives and backgrounds; comfortable working remotely with teams in different time zones. Knowledge of the payments industry and products, competitive environment, consumer trends, and economic environment. Preferred Qualifications 7+ years of experience in risk management, business risk assessment, or related functions. Experience in project management. Experience developing and delivering risk training programs. Knowledge of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, double materiality assessment framework, and European Sustainability Reporting Standards. Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred. Familiarity with GRC platforms (e.g., OpenPages, Archer). Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Copilot). Mastercard is a merit‑based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability 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 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 promptly. #J-18808-Ljbffr