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The Mastercard TREX team is seeking an Assurance Director to establish and lead the controls assurance program supporting customer and regulatory requirements across the Nordic region. This role will focus on enabling the delivery of assurance reports for MPS and will serve as a key member of the Technology Risk & Control function. Mastercard is committed to driving innovation while maintaining a strong internal control environment. The Assurance Director will help facilitate ISAE activities, proactively evaluate internal controls in scope, and drive continuous improvement. This role requires a technically adept, solutions‑oriented leader who is energized by problem‑solving and delivering measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with hands‑on execution and ensures compliance with security, technology, and financial standards, as well as industry best practices.
Job Responsibility:
Engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization and with external customers
Align assurance activities (e.g., ISAE engagements) with internal risk and control frameworks to ensure expectations and service requirements are met
Collaborate with internal and external auditors to develop, mature, and test the control framework to ensure objectives are achieved and risks are effectively managed
Plan and execute control testing across operational and business areas to identify risks and control gaps
Track and drive remediation efforts—internally and externally—through to completion, enhancing both control design and operational effectiveness
Produce formal reports on assurance outcomes, controls evaluations, risk assessments, and certification objectives
Develop and maintain metrics, dashboards, and presentations reflecting assurance progress and results
Build and manage processes to implement best practices, ensuring all procedures are documented, regularly reviewed, and updated
Requirements:
Demonstrated ability to operate independently with sound judgment and autonomy
Proven leadership experience, including cross‑functional influence and team collaboration
Experience implementing and managing control frameworks such as ISAE 3402/3000 and ISO 27001
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels
Professional certification required (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CRISC or similar)
Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that supports collaboration across diverse cultures and backgrounds
Ability to challenge assumptions, push back constructively, and influence decisions
Strong negotiation, facilitation, and consensus‑building skills
Nice to have:
Experience in the financial services or payment processing industry is a plus