Product Manager, Payment Threat Intelligence

Mastercard Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard is using global threat intelligence to secure today’s digital economy – in the payments ecosystem and beyond. The Product Manager will manage the threat intelligence process that supports the Card & Payment Ecosystem Security product function.

The role is responsible for developing threat intelligence deliverables derived from business needs, market opportunities, and cyber-enabled fraud trends. This role will manage a team of intelligence analysts who research and understand the

Qualifications

• Extensive background in Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) with knowledge of IOCs and TTPs relevant to payments.
• Experience building relationships to support complex cyber crime investigations and actions.
• Strong writing skills to craft clear, concise intelligence reports and white papers for diverse audiences.
• Proven experience in managing teams, fostering collaboration, and meeting deadlines.
• CTI certifications or an advanced degree preferred; ability to provide writing samples upon request.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of analysts researching, analyzing, and producing finished intelligence reports on cyber threats impacting the payment ecosystem.
• Research cyber threat actors, TTPs, and develop actionable intelligence for non-technical audiences.
• Author and oversee high-quality white papers and intelligence reports that distill complex threat information.
• Align intelligence efforts with business needs and inform strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reports meet stakeholder requirements.

Skills

CTI expertise

Writing skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder relations

Communication

Education

CTI certifications or advanced degree

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

Product Manager, Payment Threat Intelligence Overview: Mastercard’s Services team is responsible for safeguarding trust in payments, both now and in the future. We ensure that transactions and interactions are safe, simple and smart. The Card & Payment Ecosystem Security organization within Services is responsible for developing and managing cybersecurity solutions that help build trust in the Mastercard ecosystem while increasing Mastercard’s posture as a leader in the cybersecurity industry.

About the Role

Mastercard is using global threat intelligence to secure today’s digital economy – in the payments ecosystem and beyond. The Product Manager will manage the threat intelligence process that supports the Card & Payment Ecosystem Security product function. The role is responsible for developing threat intelligence deliverables derived from business needs, market opportunities, and cyber-enabled fraud trends. This role will manage a team of intelligence analysts who research and understand the cyber threats impacting merchants and financial services.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead a team of analysts responsible for researching, analyzing, and writing finished intelligence reports on cyber threats impacting the payment ecosystem.
• Conduct in-depth research on cyber threat actors, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and develop actionable intelligence for non-technical audiences.
• Author and oversee the production of high-quality white papers and intelligence reports that distill complex cyber threat information into clear, concise, and actionable insights.
• Focus on the big-picture threats and emerging trends while identifying and prioritizing what is most important to the organization and its clients.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and global threat landscapes to inform strategic decisions.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, incorporating feedback to improve intelligence products and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure intelligence reports align with business needs.
• Manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously, ensuring timely completion while maintaining a high standard of quality and attention to detail.

All About You

• Extensive background in Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), with a deep understanding of the cyber threat landscape, IOCs, and TTPs relevant to the payment ecosystem.
• Demonstrated familiarity building relationships to further complex cyber crime investigations and actions.
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and actionable intelligence reports and white papers for a range of audiences, from technical experts to business leaders.
• Proven experience in managing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving performance to meet deadlines.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, balancing competing priorities while maintaining a high level of output quality.
• Cyber Threat Intelligence certifications preferred and/or an advanced degree in the field. This role may require a CTI-related writing sample. Applicants are encouraged to submit a sample of work that demonstrates their ability to produced finished intelligence.

Mastercard is a merit-based, 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. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] 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 Canada, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive pay based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. This posting reflects one or more current openings on our team. Pay Ranges Toronto, Canada: $121,000 - $169,000 CAD

Everyone wants easier ways to pay; we invent them. Checkout lines are slow; we speed them along. Merchants want more sales; we give them data and insights. People need financial access; we connect them. Corporate purchasing is complicated; we make it simple. Commuters are busy; we speed them on their way. Governments need greater efficiencies; we help create them. Small businesses are virtual; we give them access to a world of buyers. Retailers want to fight fraud; we provide the tools.