Manager, Audit

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

Manager, Audit

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.

Role:

- Support internal audit’s relationship with one or more areas of the business—understand what they do, the risks they face, and how they manage them
- Use that knowledge to contribute to our risk assessment and internal audit plan development processes; help us focus our attention where it will matter most
- Plan and execute integrated audits (operations, finance, IT) and advisory projects with a focus on strategic priorities, key and emerging risks, and business process optimization
- Identify control gaps and process improvement opportunities, and evaluate compliance with operational, legal, regulatory, and IT policies and procedures
- Develop and communicate meaningful, value-added audit findings that provide clarity to, and stimulate action from, senior management
- Track and monitor management action plans to ensure sustainable resolution of control gaps
- Provide risk and control advice and education for the benefit of the organization—be a champion and advocate for the benefits of a well-controlled organization
- Work with colleagues located both locally and in various offices around the world

All About You:

- Ability to quickly understand and critically analyze complex processes, identify and assess potential risks, and determine whether those risks are appropriately mitigated (using various techniques, such as problem solving and data analysis)
- Demonstrated commitment to, the fields of internal/external audit or risk management
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
- Intellectually curious, self-motivated, passionate, works well both independently and as part of a team
- Committed to self-development; encourages constructive criticism, and seeks opportunities to capitalize on demonstrated strengths and to identify and address development areas
- Able to deliver high-quality work, within budget and on time
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with concentration in business, economics, accounting, or finance preferred; advanced education desirable
- Ability to travel up to 15%

Knowledge/Skills (preferred):

- Sound understanding of the Standards for Professional Practice of the Institute of Internal Auditors
- Familiarity with industry best practices for data management and governance
- Exposure to payments-related products and services
- Proficient with data analytics, MS Excel, MS Access, ACL or similar audit tool
- Professional Certification or Designation (e.g., CA, CPA, CISA, CIA or equivalent) a plus

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.