Principle Technology Risk Analyst

Principal Technology Risk Analyst

The Technology Controls Governance team is seeking a Principal, Technology Risk Analyst to help build and mature Mastercard's technology control testing and assurance program.

This role will lead the development, enhancement, and implementation of risk-based testing methodologies, testing standards, and governance practices used to assess the effectiveness of technology controls across the enterprise. Working closely with Technology, Risk, 2nd line of defense, and Regulatory stakeholders, this individual will help ensure a scalable, auditable, and sustainable approach to control testing and regulatory readiness.

Role

• Lead the planning, execution, reporting, and continuous improvement of Mastercard's technology control testing methodology.
• Develop and maintain risk-based testing methodologies including testing frequency, control inventories, and testing priorities.
• Establish and streamlining testing procedures, evidence requirements, and sampling approaches.
• Partner with Technology, Risk, 2nd line of defense and Regulatory teams to enhance processes based on iterative feedback.
• Analyze federated testing priorities and identify synergies and provide guidance to stakeholders to influence testing decisions.
• Connect control testing results to risk themes and partner with various stakeholders to communicate findings to leadership and governance stakeholders.
• Support audits, regulatory examinations, and assurance activities through clear reporting and documentation.
• Drive improvements through automation,
  
  A.I, analytics, and scalable testing processes.
• Influence the ongoing maturity of Mastercard's technology risk and control environment.

All About You

• Experience developing risk-based testing approaches and prioritizing assurance activities.
• Experience in Technology Risk, IT Audit, Technology Controls, Compliance Testing, Cybersecurity Risk, or Controls Assurance.
• Strong background leading or executing technology control testing, internal audit, or risk assessment programs.
• Deep understanding of control testing methodologies, evidence evaluation, sampling, issue management, and remediation validation.
• Ability to translate regulatory and risk requirements into practical testing and control assessment practices.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in financial services, payments, or other highly regulated environments preferred.
• Familiarity with industry frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOX, SOC 1/2, PCI, CRI, or UCF preferred.

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting.

Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

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.

Pay Ranges

O'Fallon, Missouri: $142,000 - $234,000 USD