Mastercard
Financial Services
Director,CreditRiskPolicy
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“Director, Credit Risk Policy at Mastercard. Skills: Credit Risk Policy, Credit Risk Governance, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance. Provide independent Second Line oversight. Lead development of Credit Risk Policy”
Industry & Context.
Analytical; Data-driven decision-making
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree required, Advanced credit risk management expertise, Knowledge of credit risk management systems, Good understanding of Expected Loss frameworks, Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks, Proven experience in banking, payments, fintech, risk management, Proven experience in credit risk strategy, portfolio management, analytics, Experience operating across global or regional markets, Experience engaging regulators and governance forums, Proven ability to influence in a matrix organization, Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving change, Demonstrated inclusive leadership style, Acts as a role model for risk culture, Exercises independent judgement, Demonstrates accountability, resilience, and sound professional judgement
Nice to Have
Advanced degree preferred (MBA, MSc, etc.)
What You'll Do.
Provide independent Second Line oversight
Lead development of Credit Risk Policy
Maintain Credit Risk Policy
Oversight of first line adherence
Support SVP on policy exceptions
Ensure requirements implemented in Credit Risk Systems
Provide oversight of portfolio performance
Coordinate management reporting
Coordinate key risk indicators
Coordinate portfolio oversight
Monitor portfolio metrics
Ensure timely escalation
Lead Credit Risk engagement during regulatory reviews
Partner with senior stakeholders
Provide leadership within Credit Risk
Contribute to credit risk initiatives
Contribute to framework enhancements
Support development of credit risk talent
Review and challenge first line decisions
Recommend approval of policy exceptions
Recommend escalation of policy exceptions
Recommend KRI risk appetite breaches
Recommend enhancements to credit risk policy
Recommend enhancements to credit risk standards
Recommend enhancements to credit risk guidelines
Recommend enhancements to credit risk systems
Recommend enhancements to management reporting
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Business; Partner with Finance; Partner with Compliance; Partner with Risk Leadership
Communication Scope
Executive-level communication; Stakeholder management
Full Job Description
**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, Credit Risk Policy ### Director, Credit Risk Policy Overview: This role provides senior, independent Second Line of Defense oversight of credit risk across the Global portfolio. The Director is accountable for supporting the SVP Credit Risk to oversight credit risk governance, specifically on credit policy, standards and guidance, developing credit risk portfolio management information, key credit risk indicators, regulatory compliance, and oversight of first line credit risk management frameworks. The role supports and will represent Credit Risk function at regulator, committee, and senior stakeholder forums, ensuring alignment with global Credit Risk standards. Role & Responsibilities: Credit Risk Governance & Oversight • Provide independent Second Line oversight of credit risk across the global portfolio • Lead development and maintenance the second line of defense Credit Risk Policy, standards and guidelines, e.g., Underwriting standards, collateral standards, etc • Oversight of first line of defense adherence to risk appetite, policies, standards and guidelines • Support SVP on challenges to and approval of material policy exceptions Risk Rating Framework, Methodology & Credit Risk Systems • Work with SVP, Credit Risk to ensure requirements in Credit Risk Policy and Standards are implemented within the Credit Risk Systems and tools Portfolio & Risk Appetite Oversight • Provide oversight of portfolio performance, concentr
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