Director, Technology Risk Management

In this highly visible role, you will:
• Establish and maintain a global ISMS strategy and framework for meeting market specific regulatory obligations for ISMS implementation.
• Partner with 1st line Tech Risk and Regulatory Execution teams to drive Risk Assessments, oversee implementation of Risk Treatment plans, manage Cyber Risk Assessments of new products.
• Establish governance and management reporting on compliance to ISMS components for the specific market implementation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact regarding ISMS matters, reporting to leadership and risk committees on ISMS implementation and related security risks, drive ISMS awareness across the organization.
• Actively engage with cross functional teams within 1st LOD, Technology, Risk, Regulatory Counsels, Business teams etc. to drive compliance to security requirements from regulatory and statutory obligations.
• Manage and oversee security aspects of regulatory audits and assessments including readiness and remediation, responding to regulatory notifications and related actions for regulatory compliance.

All About You
The ideal candidate for this position should have:
• Knowledge of information and cyber security domains and controls, understanding of secure system design and defense-in-depth strategies, governance and risk management framework and practices.
• Strong understanding of ISO/IEC 27001, 27002, and related security standards, with experience leading ISMS implementation and certifications.
• Experience managing compliance programs, audit readiness, handling security audits, conducting assessments.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects, senior stakeholder management, regulatory enquiries
• Strategic thinking, executive communication and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Preferred security certification e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC or equivalent. ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor.
• Be seen as a trusted advisor with understanding of business processes and able to provide security consultation and advisory on regulatory matters.
NICE Framework References
National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) competency proficiency levels of advanced to expert in the following areas:
• Client Relationship Management
• Risk Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Information Systems/Network Security
• Information Assurance
• Project Management
Corporate Security Responsibility
Every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security. All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and therefore, it is expected that the successful candidate for this position must:
• Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

Client-provided location(s): Pune, India

Job ID: Mastercard-22331_R-254138

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-07-23T00:09:18