About the Job:
At Mastercard, our purpose is to power economies and empower people in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are committed to building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper by providing a wide range of digital payment options that make transactions secure, simple, smart, and accessible.
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We are seeking a Senior Vice President, Technology Regulatory Lead for Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) to spearhead in-region technology regulatory execution on behalf of the technology team. This role involves collaboration with key stakeholders across the business to ensure adherence to relevant regulations and standards. The individual will serve as a trusted advisor to both internal and external stakeholders within the markets and report to the EVP of Technology Regulatory Execution while also maintaining a dotted line to the EEMEA Regional President.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a regional subject matter expert (SME) on technology regulatory matters and collaborate with cross-functional leadership.
- Promote resilience and enhance operational efficiency and security through strategic technology solutions at the regional level.
- Monitor internal and external factors affecting business operations and engage with customers and regulators on technology thought leadership and modernization strategies.
- Deepen relationships with regulators by explaining technology standards and practices, positioning Mastercard as a trusted partner.
- Strengthen the regulatory posture in designated markets and ensure timely updates of compliance catalogues with regional regulatory requirements.
- Provide oversight for end-to-end regulatory technology traceability and compliance with regulatory tech frameworks among regional partners.
- Collaborate with regulators on operational oversight independent from Mastercard operations, integrating risk and audit best practices.
- Stay current on regulations and standards to ensure ICT compliance and oversight.
- Enhance regulatory technology controls within the region and provide standardized reporting to senior leadership on ongoing regulatory matters.
Qualifications:
- Essential technology qualifications and experience in regulatory compliance and oversight.
- Experience working with regional regulatory entities.
Corporate Security Responsibility:
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks come with inherent risk. Employees are expected to:
- Adhere to Mastercard's security policies and practices.
- Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of accessed information.
- Report any suspected information security violations or breaches.
- Complete mandatory security training periodically as per Mastercard's guidelines.
Language Requirements: Not specified.
