Director, Risk Management (Internal Controls/Audit)

Mastercard
São Paulo
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 12+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Problem-solving","Stakeholder management","Attention to detail"]

Lead and govern Mastercard Brazil’s Internal Controls framework within the Risk organization, aligning with global ERM policies and local regulatory requirements. Design, implement, test, and maintain robust control activities across credit, liquidity, operational, AML, fraud and more; collaborate with cross-functional teams; prepare reports for stakeholders and regulators; drive continuous improvement in risk and control effectiveness.

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Director, Risk Management (Internal Controls/Audit)

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Job Summary

Lead and govern Mastercard Brazil’s Internal Controls framework within the Risk organization, aligning with global ERM policies and local regulatory requirements. Design, implement, test, and maintain robust control activities across credit, liquidity, operational, AML, fraud and more; collaborate with cross-functional teams; prepare reports for stakeholders and regulators; drive continuous improvement in risk and control effectiveness.
Location: São Paulo
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the design, implementation, and governance of the Internal Controls Framework for Mastercard Brazil, aligned with Mastercard’s global risk management policies and local regulatory requirements.
  • •Develop and coordinate control testing and assessment programs across key risk areas (credit, liquidity, operational, AML, end‑user relationship, fraud, ESG, business continuity).
  • •Maintain comprehensive documentation of internal control activities within the Mastercard Brazil Internal Control Environment.
  • •Assess control effectiveness and recommend enhancements to monitoring processes, methodologies, and tools based on risk assessments and regulatory developments.
  • •Track, manage, and report on internal control deliverables, milestones, and deadlines; ensure timely execution of regulatory and governance commitments.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience in internal controls, audit, risk management or compliance, preferably in payments or financial services.
  • •Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks and regulatory requirements for payments/card industry (e.g., Resolution No. 150/522).
  • •Experience in process improvement, controls testing, and project management.
  • •Experience in control testing assurance for regulatory compliance or suspicious activity monitoring programs.
  • •Fluency in English and Portuguese; CIA or CISA certification preferred; ACAMS certifications preferred.
Experience:12+ yearsPaymentsFinancial services
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipProblem-solvingStakeholder managementAttention to detail
Certifications:CIACISAACAMS
Languages:EnglishPortuguese

Company Brief

Mastercard
Mastercard is a global payments and technology company that processes transactions, provides fraud prevention and data services, and builds payment infrastructure for consumers, businesses, merchants and governments across 200+ countries.
Industry: Payments
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Purchase, New York, United States
Founded: 1966
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