Mastercard · 9 hours ago
Lead Technology Risk Analyst
O'Fallon, Missouri
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$109K/yr - $180K/yrMastercard is a global technology company that powers economies and empowers people through digital payment solutions. They are seeking a Lead Technology Risk Analyst to conduct in-depth assessments of IT risks, design and implement security controls, and manage technology audits while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
FinancePaymentsInformation TechnologyFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Conduct in-depth assessments of IT risks across applications, infrastructure, and cloud/SaaS environments
Design, review, and implement security controls, policies, and procedures to enhance security posture
Ensure alignment with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, ITIL) and regulatory requirements
Define Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and provide clear reporting to stakeholders and management regarding potential exposure
Support internal/external technology audits and assist with third-party risk management
Establishes and manages implementation plan and actions through closure
Regularly communicates status to senior management and dependent work streams
Leads complex initiatives and projects
Develops detailed project plans and manages all implementation processes
Responsible for planning, developing, and executing schedules, ensuring methodology compliance
Manage complex resolutions, and help develop solutions to complex problems
Regularly communicate to senior management regarding the status of specific project deliverables, and interact with client to set and manage expectations
A successful candidate will transition into a release deployment manager role
Qualification
Required
Conduct in-depth assessments of IT risks across applications, infrastructure, and cloud/SaaS environments
Design, review, and implement security controls, policies, and procedures to enhance security posture
Ensure alignment with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, ITIL) and regulatory requirements
Define Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and provide clear reporting to stakeholders and management regarding potential exposure
Support internal/external technology audits and assist with third-party risk management
Establishes and manages implementation plan and actions through closure
Regularly communicates status to senior management and dependent work streams
Strong listening, oral, written and presentation skills and effective interpersonal skills
Sound organizational, planning and multi-tasking skills
Strong leadership, interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiation skills with a solid track record for developing internal and external relationships
Leads complex initiatives and projects
Develops detailed project plans and manages all implementation processes
Responsible for planning, developing, and executing schedules, ensuring methodology compliance
Manage complex resolutions, and help develop solutions to complex problems
Regularly communicate to senior management regarding the status of specific project deliverables, and interact with client to set and manage expectations
Knowledge and demonstrated expertise in the areas of planning and technical project management
Have a background in process improvement
Effective at working independently once provided clear guidance
Demonstrated leadership skills
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
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines
Benefits
Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
Flexible spending account and health savings account
Paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave)
80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire
10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
401k with a best-in-class company match
Deferred compensation for eligible roles
Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
Eligibility for tuition reimbursement
56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
Jury duty leave
On-site fitness facilities in some locations
Company
Mastercard
Mastercard is a financial network that processes payments between banks and cardholders.
Founded in 1966
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-05-25IPO
Leadership Team
Michael Miebach
Chief Executive Officer
Ed McLaughlin
President & Chief Technology Officer
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