Senior Controls Assurance Lead: PCI DSS & Certifications

Mastercard, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Greater London is seeking a Principal Analyst to join the Control Testing, Certification, and Assurance team. In this senior role, you will lead and manage external audits, focusing on PCI DSS compliance and other standards. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in control frameworks, strong analytical skills, and experience in managing technical audits. This position offers the opportunity to work with senior leadership and contribute to critical assurance activities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in PCI DSS compliance and auditing.
• Proven track of managing technical audits and certifications.
• Ability to assess and improve security control environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage external audits for technical standards.
• Support the annual Control Testing, Certification and Assurance plan.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Control frameworks knowledge

Security audits experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Certifications like ISO27001, CISA, CISM

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Risk Management technologies

Job description

A leading financial services provider in Greater London is seeking a Principal Analyst to join the Control Testing, Certification, and Assurance team. In this senior role, you will lead and manage external audits, focusing on PCI DSS compliance and other standards. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in control frameworks, strong analytical skills, and experience in managing technical audits. This position offers the opportunity to work with senior leadership and contribute to critical assurance activities.