Vice President - Product Management Ecosystem Risk Job Listing at Mastercard in Purchase, NY (Job ID R-231864)

Description

Our Purpose

We work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Title and Summary

Vice President - Product Management Ecosystem Risk Who is Mastercard?

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential.

Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.

Services within Mastercard is responsible for acquiring, engaging, and retaining customers by managing fraud and risk, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving the digital payments experience. We provide value-added services and leverage expertise, data-driven insights, and execution

Overview

The Mastercard Cybersecurity team is seeking a Vice President - Product Management, Ecosystem Risk to serve as a senior leader and subject matter expert in ecosystem risk management. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients, driving the development of innovative cybersecurity products while collaborating closely with regional and sales teams to position these offerings effectively. As the owner of the product line P&L, you will oversee the full lifecycle of our ecosystem risk solutions, ensuring alignment with client needs and business goals.

As a key contributor to our cybersecurity strategy, you will lead and mentor cybersecurity practitioners, fostering creativity and efficiency in identifying solutions that address complex risk challenges. You'll guide your team to develop business-focused recommendations that deliver measurable client value. In addition, as a sales leader, you'll cultivate and manage relationships with mid- to senior-level clients, proactively engaging with their strategic agendas and navigating relationship risks.

You will also serve as a mentor and coach, guiding junior teammates beyond direct engagements and championing knowledge sharing, best practices, and continuous improvement within Mastercard's cybersecurity and risk domains. In this role, you'll not only influence the transformation of our clients but also play a pivotal role in shaping Mastercard's future.

All About You

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following core competencies:

• Leadership & Ownership: Guide teams to deliver top-quality cybersecurity
solutions and recommendations that drive client success.
• Cybersecurity Expertise: Serve as a go-to expert for cybersecurity sales and
client relationship management, leading product innovation and team
development.
• Problem Solving: Lead teams in identifying critical risks and crafting business-
driven solutions that adapt to evolving challenges.
• Analytical Excellence: Utilize structured problem-solving and data-driven insights
to produce efficient, impactful outcomes.
• Project Oversight: Oversee project delivery to ensure alignment between
cybersecurity solutions and client decision-making processes.
• Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients through
reliable execution and strategic stakeholder management.
• Communication: Deliver clear, concise presentations and reports, engaging
confidently with senior executives.
• Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment, providing mentorship to
enhance team performance on cybersecurity initiatives.
• Commercial Focus: Identify opportunities for leveraging cybersecurity solutions
and drive cross-sell initiatives to maximize client value.
• Leadership Integrity: Embody Mastercard's values of urgency, accountability, and
ethical leadership.
• Diverse Perspective: Bring innovative, diverse thinking to every client
engagement, delivering tailored, impactful solutions.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Extensive experience in risk management, data analytics, and financial services
with a proven track record of building successful business portfolios.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO27001, NIST)
and hands-on experience performing risk assessments.
• Experience leading technology implementation projects.
• Experience in the Financial Services or Healthcare industries is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing multiple teams across
multiple projects.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Education & Certifications:
• BS / MS in business management, cybersecurity, or a related technical field.

Additional Skills:
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving abilities, with the capability to
structure data-driven solutions for complex client challenges.
• Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written—in English and other
local office languages.
• Demonstrated success in developing relationships with mid- and executive-level
clients.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maximizing
available resources.
• Willingness to travel up to 75%.

Corporate Security Responsibility
Every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security. All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and therefore, it is expected that the successful candidate for this position 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.

NOTE: Candidates go through a thorough screening and interview process. There is no need to include all preferred skills in the job description. Mastercard is an 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. 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_accommodation@mastercard.com 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.

In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance), flexible spending account and health savings account, paid leaves (including 16 weeks new parent leave, up to 20 paid days bereavement leave), 10 annual paid sick days, 10 or more annual paid vacation days based on level, 5 personal days, 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, gender-inclusive benefits and many more.

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