Director Business Auditor | London, UK

Mastercard, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

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

Director Business Auditor

Job Description Summary
Overview:

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where both attention to detail and big picture focus are equally and critically important?
• Are you eager to understand Mastercard's global business and provide senior management with insight and perspective on governance, risk management, and internal controls?
• Have you been successful as part of a global team with diverse skills and experiences?

Mastercard's global Internal Audit team provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services to assess and enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Mastercard's governance, risk management and internal control processes. This position will be responsible for leading and/or providing day-to-day support with risk assessment and IT audit and advisory projects.

Role:

1. Designs and implements internal audit practices and tools, leveraging an advanced understanding of operational, financial and IT audit principles and standards.
2. Leads the annual risk assessment process for designated areas, including the development of the annual audit plan and associated scheduling and resourcing.
3. Assists with developing, implementing and integrating technology and tools to support audit execution and delivery, ensuring methodologies and standards are implemented and adhered to in the day-to-day operations.
4. Leads multiple internal and external project based teams in implementing audit plans and reviews; assists in the development of audit reports.
5. Serves as subject matter expert for designated area (e.g., business operations, finance, IT, strategy) in a consultative manner.
6. May serve on the audit leadership team.
7. Proactively partners with business leaders to mitigate risks and resolve potential road blocks.

All About You:

1. A deep knowledge of Business risks including multiple years of experience implementing/challenging Business controls.
2. Ability to quickly understand and critically analyze complex Business processes, identify and assess potential risks, and determine whether those risks are appropriately mitigated (using various techniques, such as problem solving, root cause, and data analysis).
3. Demonstrated experience in, and commitment to, the fields of internal / external audit, through work experience, or experience working in operations, or within a major global organization with a focus on risk management.
4. Bachelor's degree with Business certifications desirable.
5. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
6. Intellectually curious, self-motivated, passionate, works well both independently and as part of a team.
7. Committed to self-development; encourages constructive criticism, and seeks opportunities to capitalize on demonstrated strengths and to identify and address development areas.
8. Able to deliver high-quality work, within budget and on time.
9. Ability to travel up to 10%.

Knowledge/Experience (preferred):

1. Strong knowledge of Risk Management, Compliance, Legal, Products, Governance, Commercials, Finance Auditing.
2. Strong understanding of IT security practices, PCI DSS compliance, and ISO 27001 standards.
3. Understanding of software engineering concepts and methodologies.
4. Sound understanding of the Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Audit of the Institute of Internal Auditors, auditing procedures and techniques.
5. Proficient with data analytics, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, ACL or similar audit tool.

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.