Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Vocalink Limited

Mastercard, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital payments is seeking a Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer for Vocalink Limited. This pivotal role oversees financial operations, controls, and strategy, working closely with the CEO and board to align financial practices with corporate objectives. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in financial leadership, risk management, and stakeholder communication within the regulated banking industry.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial leadership within payments/banking regulated industry.
• Proven risk management and strategic financial planning skills.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams; international experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies; provide insights for decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and maintain relationships with regulators.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis; collaborate with regional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Financial Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

MBA

Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA) or CFA

Job description

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Vocalink Limited

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. We support digital payments, making transactions secure, simple, smart, and accessible. Our technology, partnerships, and networks deliver products and services that help people, businesses, and governments realize their potential.

Title and Summary

The Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Vocalink Limited (VLL) will oversee financial operations, controls, and strategy for the regulated business, reporting to both the CEO of Vocalink and the CFO of Real Time Payments. The role involves working closely with management, the board, and regulators to align financial practices with corporate strategy and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy & Leadership: Develop and execute financial strategies; provide insights for decision-making, growth, and risk management; ensure capital management and financial planning.
2. Regulatory Compliance & Governance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations; maintain relationships with regulators and auditors; oversee financial reporting and internal controls.
3. Risk & Financial Management: Manage financial risks; develop mitigation strategies; guide financial transactions, acquisitions, and investments; oversee treasury functions.
4. Stakeholder Engagement: Advise CEO and board on financial matters; communicate financial performance and risks to stakeholders.
5. Operational & Performance Management: Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis; collaborate with regional and global teams; optimize costs; leverage digital finance solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting; MBA preferred
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA) or CFA
• Extensive experience in financial leadership within payments/banking regulated industry
• Experience with complex stakeholders and regulators; reporting to a board
• Proven risk management and strategic financial planning skills
• Leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams; international experience is a plus

Corporate Security Responsibility

• Adhere to Mastercard's security policies
• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of information
• Report security violations
• Complete mandatory security trainings