Mastercard

Financial Services

Director,CreditRiskPolicy

$138–221k Toronto, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

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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