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Mastercard Colombia Administradora (MCCA) is a regulated entity and a Large Value Payment System (LVPS) operating in the Colombian market. We are looking for the Technical Operations and Technology Lead, this role is critical to ensuring the stability, efficiency, and reliability of our daily operations, leveraging technology to deliver secure, high quality service to both internal and external clients. The ideal candidate is passionate about the customer experience journey, highly motivated, intellectually curious, analytical, and proactive mindset.
Job Responsibility:
Define, communicate, and monitor MCCA’s strategic planning (objectives, KPIs, programs, and initiatives), aligned with the parent company’s pillars
Lead and oversee the execution of the organizational strategy, ensuring measurable and timely outcomes
Define, execute, and monitor the budget for Operations and Technology
Ensure the continuous and correct operation of transaction authorization, clearing, and settlement processes among participants
Execute and oversee same day clearing and settlement processes
Perform proactive, detailed monitoring of daily operations, generating insights and recommendations for optimization
Develop, communicate, and implement the IT strategy, including policies, standards, tools, and performance indicators
Ensure availability, reliability, and maintenance of core systems, terminals, and infrastructure
Manage required system, messaging, and documentation changes, internally or with external providers
Provide high quality internal and external customer service, addressing inquiries, requests, and incidents
Identify and manage client needs related to service channels and products
Prepare and present operational performance reports, channel availability, and transaction volumes to the Operations and IT Committees
Ensure compliance with Business Continuity and Information Security Responsibility Standards
Guarantee that continuity and emergency plans are developed, tested, and executed to restore operations within defined timeframes
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related fields
Preferred specialization in Project Management, Business Management, IT Management, Telecommunications, or Software Development
Information security training
Certifications such as ITIL, COBIT, PMP are highly valued
Action-oriented and results-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Strong problem-solving skills, with an innovation mindset and focus on continuous improvement
Agile and adaptable, comfortable operating in dynamic and regulated environments
Client-centric, with experience delivering high-quality service in critical operations
Operating systems and information systems
Networks and telecommunications
Systems analysis, databases, and standards/procedures
English proficiency B2 or higher
Knowledge of the payments ecosystem is a strong plus
Advance professional experience in systems and operations roles, preferably in the financial sector
Proven experience developing technology solutions aligned with business strategy
Experience designing and executing IT strategic plans in regulated environments
Application and CV in English are required
Nice to have:
Preferred specialization in Project Management, Business Management, IT Management, Telecommunications, or Software Development
Certifications such as ITIL, COBIT, PMP are highly valued
Knowledge of the payments ecosystem is a strong plus