Risk As A Product

Financial Services

StrategicRiskManagementDirector

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

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The Brief

“Strategic Risk Management Director at Risk As A Product. Skills: Strategic risk management, Enterprise risk management, Risk assessment, Stakeholder management. Lead enterprise-wide risk assessment initiatives. Provide strategic advisory to senior leadership”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Critical thinking skills; Synthesize complex information

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master's degree in risk management, 5+ years enterprise risk management, 5+ years strategic risk, 5+ years management consulting, 5+ years internal strategy roles, Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, Demonstrated expertise in risk frameworks, Demonstrated expertise in governance structures, Proven ability to design risk management programs, Proven ability to implement risk management programs, Deep understanding of financial services industry, Deep understanding of payments ecosystem, Deep understanding of regulatory landscape, Exceptional analytical skills, Exceptional critical thinking skills, Proven track record of influencing senior executives, Proven track record of partnering with senior executives, Proven track record of influencing C-suite stakeholders, Proven track record of partnering with C-suite stakeholders, Strategic mindset, Project management capabilities, Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, Experience managing competing priorities, Experience delivering results, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, Experience working in global organizations, Experience working in matrixed organizations, Demonstrated ability to drive alignment

Nice to Have

AI platforms experience, Data analytics tools experience, Visualization software experience, Experience building risk management functions, Experience scaling risk management functions, Thought leadership in risk management

What You'll Do.

Lead enterprise-wide risk assessment initiatives

Provide strategic advisory to senior leadership

Build foundational processes for Strategic Risk function

Build foundational tools for Strategic Risk function

Lead risk assessments for strategic initiatives

Serve as trusted advisor on risk implications

Provide independent challenge to deal teams

Provide independent challenge to product leads

Provide independent challenge to business stakeholders

Prepare executive-ready risk reports

Serve as connective tissue between teams

Ensure risk intelligence flows

Own and evolve Strategic Risk Frameworks

Integrate frameworks with Enterprise Risk Management Framework

Define enhancements to Company's Risk Taxonomy

Partner with Risk colleagues

Ensure frameworks are aligned

Design processes for risk management

Implement processes for risk management

Design tools for risk management

Implement tools for risk management

Establish dashboards for risk pipeline

Establish reporting mechanisms for risk pipeline

Create materials for SteerCo meetings

Own delivery of SteerCo materials

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional initiatives; Senior management engagement; Business leaders engagement; Deal teams engagement; Product leads engagement; Business stakeholders engagement; Risk organization alignment; Business strategy teams alignment

Communication Scope

Executive presentations; Risk concepts communication; Compelling narratives; Executive storytelling

Process & Methodology

Cross-functional initiatives, Managing competing priorities, Delivering results

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** ### Strategic Risk Management Director ### The Strategic Risk team is looking for a Strategic Risk Management Director to further accelerate our engagement with the business across diverse initiatives. The Strategic Risk function plays a critical role in protecting Mastercard's enterprise value by identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks that could impact our operations, reputation, and strategic objectives. This function is building a proactive, enterprise-wide approach to risk identification, mitigation, and strategic decision-making that aligns with our broader financial and business goals. The Ideal Candidate: We are seeking a seasoned risk management professional or consultant who combines deep analytical expertise with strategic vision and exceptional stakeholder management skills. The ideal candidate will be adept at translating complex risk landscapes into actionable insights, building governance frameworks from the ground up, and influencing senior leadership through data-driven recommendations. This individual will thrive in ambiguity, demonstrate intellectual curiosity, and possess the executive presence to engage effectively with C-suite stakeholders while building a risk-aware culture across the organization. In addition, the ideal candidate will have exposure to New Product Approval processes and conducting Risk Assessments prior to product launches. Role As Strategic Risk Director, you will lead enterprise-wide

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