Description
Mastercard is seeking a Director, Operational Risk & Controls to help build and operate its Second Line operational risk and control capabilities for digital assets.
The role will establish a consistent approach to identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting operational risks across Mastercard's digital asset strategy, products, and operations.
Key responsibilities:
- Build and operate the operational risk and controls capability for Digital Assets and BVNK
- Partner with the First Line to identify material operational risks and establish effective controls, monitoring, and escalation
- Lead risk assessments, RCSAs, control reviews, and issue management across digital asset products, operations, technology, and third-party providers
- Assess control effectiveness and identify emerging risks, control weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement
- Establish practical and scalable approaches to monitoring, testing, reporting, and remediation
The Director will also support BVNK's integration into Mastercard by aligning operational risk frameworks, controls, governance, and reporting while preserving the ability of the business to grow and innovate.
Requirements:
- Experience in Operational Risk, Controls, Audit, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated ability to build and enhance risk and control frameworks
- Strong understanding of Second Line oversight, independent challenge, governance, and risk appetite
- Ability to identify material risks, assess control effectiveness, and drive practical improvements
- Experience partnering across business, product, operations, technology, and risk functions
In terms of compensation, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive pay based on location, experience, and other qualifications for the role, ranging from $138,000 to $221,000 CAD.