Senior Managing Consultant

MasterCard; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Managing Consultant to lead Cyber Security, Fraud AI Governance, and Security Solution-based Synergies across the EEMEA region. You will coordinate cyber, fraud and AI initiatives, drive regional market development and engage with clients, product teams and delivery hubs to accelerate growth and resilience.

The role requires strategic advisory leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to manage multi-country programs while aligning with regulatory

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in consulting, cyber security, fraud management, payments, financial services or technology sectors.
• Deep expertise in cyber security, fraud prevention, risk management, and digital transformation.
• Experience managing regional programs and multi-country initiatives.
• Demonstrated success leading executive-level client engagements.
• Strong understanding of payment ecosystems, financial services, fintechs, and digital commerce.

Responsibilities

• Regional Leadership & Market Development: lead regional SME for Cyber Security, Fraud and AI Governance solutions across EEMEA; identify client opportunities and develop go-to-market strategies.
• Cyber Security & Fraud Expertise: provide advisory support across cyber resilience, security strategy, fraud transformation, and risk management.
• Fraud Fusion & Intelligence Programs: lead regional initiatives integrating fraud/cyber intelligence and identity/risk management capabilities.
• AI Governance & Coordination: drive responsible AI adoption, AI risk mgmt, and governance models across regions.
• Program Leadership & Governance: steer large regional programs; establish governance, tracking and reporting.
• Regional Hub Management: coordinate regional delivery hubs, drive capability development and knowledge mgmt.
• Product & Solution Enablement: support launches, translate product capabilities into consulting solutions and gather market feedback.

Skills

Cyber Security

Fraud Management

AI Governance

Strategic Consulting

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

MBA or Master’s

Job description

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

Senior Managing Consultant - CyberSecurity Fraud amp AI Governance - Regional SME EEMEA

The Senior Managing Consultant serves as the regional Subject Matter Expert SME for Cyber Security Fraud AI Governance and Security Solution based Synergies across the EEMEA region The role combines strategic advisory leadership program governance market engagement product enablement and regional hub management to drive growth and operational excellence across Mastercard s Advisory amp Consulting Services A amp CS portfolio This individual will act as the regional leader coordinating cyber fraud and AI-related initiatives across EEMEA supporting clients product teams market stakeholders and delivery hubs to accelerate business growth strengthen ecosystem resilience and deliver measurable client outcomes The role requires a strong combination of industry expertise strategic consulting stakeholder management program leadership and regional coordination capabilities

Key Responsibilities

• Regional Leadership amp Market Development: Serve as the EEMEA Subject Matter Expert for Cyber Security Fraud and AI Governance solutions Lead regional initiatives to drive adoption of Cyber Fraud and Security consulting offerings Support market teams in identifying client opportunities and developing go-to-market strategies Represent Mastercard at executive forums industry conferences regulator discussions and client engagements
• Cyber Security amp Fraud Expertise: Provide thought leadership and advisory support across cyber resilience cybersecurity strategy fraud prevention digital identity and risk management Lead client engagements involving cyber maturity assessments cyber operating models fraud transformation and security strategy Drive regional adoption of Mastercard Cyber solutions and Fraud solutions Support development of cyber and fraud value propositions for strategic clients Identify emerging threats market trends and innovation opportunities across the region
• Fraud Fusion amp Intelligence Programs: Lead regional Fraud Fusion initiatives that integrate fraud intelligence cyber intelligence identity and risk management capabilities Partner with product and solution teams to align consulting offerings with Fraud Fusion priorities Coordinate execution of cross-functional programs focused on fraud detection prevention response and ecosystem protection Support commercialization and market expansion of fraud-related solutions
• AI Governance amp Coordination: Act as the regional coordinator for AI Governance initiatives across Cyber Fraud Risk and Advisory practices Support responsible AI adoption frameworks AI risk management and governance models Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align AI strategy policy compliance and business objectives Ensure alignment of AI initiatives with regulatory expectations and Mastercard governance requirements
• Program Leadership amp Governance: Lead large-scale regional programs spanning multiple countries business units and stakeholder groups Establish governance frameworks performance tracking executive reporting and program reviews Drive execution discipline and operational excellence across strategic initiatives Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure program objectives milestones and business outcomes are achieved Provide updates and recommendations to senior leadership on regional priorities and progress
• Regional Hub Management: Manage and coordinate regional delivery hubs supporting Cyber Fraud AI and Security consulting programs Drive capability development workforce planning and knowledge management across hubs Establish best practices frameworks and reusable assets to improve delivery efficiency and consistency Foster collaboration between local markets and centralized delivery teams
• Product amp Solution Enablement: Partner closely with Product Sales Customer Success and Regional Leadership teams Support product launches market enablement activities and client adoption programs Translate product capabilities into client-centric consulting solutions Provide market feedback to influence product roadmaps and innovation priorities

Qualifications

• EducationBachelor s degree in Computer Science Engineering Technology Business Finance Cyber Security or related field MBA Master s degree or relevant professional certifications preferred
• Experience12 years of experience in consulting cyber security fraud management payments financial services or technology sectors Deep expertise in cyber security fraud prevention risk management and digital transformation Experience managing regional programs and multi-country initiatives Demonstrated success leading executive-level client engagements Experience working across diverse markets and global stakeholder groups Strong understanding of payment ecosystems financial services fintechs and digital commerce
• Preferred CertificationsCISSPCISMCISACRISCCEHPMP PgMPAI Governance or Responsible AI Certifications
• Critical CompetenciesCyber Security StrategyFraud Risk ManagementFraud Fusion amp Threat IntelligenceAI Governance amp Responsible AI QualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, Business, Finance, Cyber Security, or related field.MBA, Master's degree, or relevant professional certifications preferred.Experience12+ years of experience in consulting, cyber security, fraud management, payments, financial services, or technology sectors.Deep expertise in cyber security, fraud prevention, risk management, and digital transformation.Experience managing regional programs and multi-country initiatives.Demonstrated success leading executive-level client engagements.Experience working across diverse markets and global stakeholder groups.Strong understanding of payment ecosystems, financial services, fintechs, and digital commerce.Preferred CertificationsCISSPCISMCISACRISCCEHPMP / PgMPAI Governance or Responsible AI CertificationsCritical CompetenciesCyber Security StrategyFraud Risk ManagementFraud Fusion & Threat IntelligenceAI Governance & Responsible AIProgram Governance & TransformationExecutive Stakeholder ManagementBusiness Development & Market EngagementProduct CommercializationStrategic Consulting.