Sr. Payment Threat Specialist, Card & Payment Ecosystem Security

MasterCard; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the payment security industry seeks a Sr. Payment Threat Specialist to enhance their threat intelligence capabilities. The role involves researching emerging fraud trends and producing actionable intelligence reports, requiring strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of the fraud landscape. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and relevant expertise in payment card fraud, along with excellent research and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in payment card fraud and the fraud landscape.
• Experience analyzing large datasets for actionable insights.
• Excellent research and writing skills for report production.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on emerging fraud trends within the payment ecosystem.
• Draft intelligence reports and briefings on key fraud threats.
• Present findings to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Payment Card Fraud

Operational Intelligence

Research Skills

Data Analysis

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title:

Sr. Payment Threat Specialist, Card & Payment Ecosystem Security

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 payment ecosystem and beyond. The Sr. Payment Threat Intelligence Analyst will research and analyze emerging fraud threats and trends within the payment ecosystem, producing clear, actionable intelligence reports for non-technical audiences. This role involves identifying patterns, monitoring the threat landscape, and collaborating with teams to support organizational Payment Threat Intelligence objectives.

Responsibilities:

Conduct research on emerging fraud trends within the payment ecosystem, focusing on threat actors' fraud tactics and techniques.

Research the evolving fraud and scam landscape, continuously updating product strategies to counter new and emerging cyber-enabled fraud risks.

Draft and contribute to high-quality finished intelligence reports, white papers, and briefings that provide insights on key fraud threats, vulnerabilities, and patterns.

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure fraud intelligence is relevant to customers.

Continuously track and stay informed on emerging fraud threat landscapes, adapting research efforts to align with current risks.

Present findings, updates, and strategies to internal stakeholders and external audiences with varying levels of experience, tailoring content for each group.

All About You:

Strong expertise in payment card fraud, including deep knowledge of the fraud and scam landscape and proven ability to conduct thorough investigations.

Operational intelligence experience, with the ability to analyze large datasets and provide actionable insights for fraud prevention and mitigation.

Comfortable presenting complex topics to diverse audiences.

Passionate about investigating fraud threats and trends, with a curious and analytical mindset.

Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.

Excellent research and writing skills, able to produce clear, concise, and well-structured reports that simplify complex topics for a wide range of audiences.

A self-starter who is eager to learn, stay current on threat landscapes, and contribute to a team-focused environment.

A fraud and/or cybersecurity certification is preferred.



Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. Applicants should include a cover letter or supplement that contains a paragraph explaining the role of threat intelligence in securing the payments ecosystem