Risk As A Product
Financial Services
StrategicRiskManagementDirector
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“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.
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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