Real-Time Payments Risk Manager

Mastercard Inc.; Hayes End; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard Inc. is seeking a Manager, Risk Management within Real-Time Payments International to mature risk identification, ownership and reporting across RTP markets.

You will work across product, engineering, operations and risk teams, translating complex risk issues into practical actions and enabling timely escalation when needed. The role requires strong knowledge of risk frameworks, governance and control design, with ability to influence stakeholders and drive improvements across the

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of risk and control frameworks and the three lines of defence model.
• Ability to identify, assess, monitor and challenge risk across technology and payments.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with practical, sustainable actions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with product, engineering, operations and risk teams to identify and manage key risks and controls.
• Monitor the risk and control environment and escalate issues.
• Support risk assessments, assurance activities, and audit readiness.
• Produce clear risk reporting to support decision‑making.
• Drive process improvements to simplify and strengthen risk management.

Skills

Risk management

Three lines of defence

Stakeholder communication

Risk reporting

Operational resilience

Tools

Archer

OpenPages

Job description

Mastercard Inc. is seeking a Manager, Risk Management within Real-Time Payments International to mature risk identification, ownership and reporting across RTP markets.

You will work across product, engineering, operations and risk teams, translating complex risk issues into practical actions and enabling timely escalation when needed. The role requires strong knowledge of risk frameworks, governance and control design, with ability to influence stakeholders and drive improvements across the