SVP, Technology Regulatory Lead - Europe

MasterCard; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Vice President, Technology Regulatory Lead for Europe to oversee technology regulatory execution. This pivotal role involves collaborating with cross-functional leadership to enhance operational efficiency and security while maintaining compliance with regulations. You will engage with regulators, update the regulatory catalog, and ensure adherence to tech standards. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of technology regulation in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about technology and compliance, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory compliance and oversight.
• Essential technology qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Lead on technology regulatory matters, collaborating with leadership.
• Monitor internal and external forces affecting business operations.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Operational Efficiency

Stakeholder Engagement

Technology Standards

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Technology or Related Field

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

SVP, Technology Regulatory Lead - Europe

SVP, Regional Technology Regulatory Lead, drives European in-region technology regulatory execution on behalf of TECH, working with key stakeholders across the business to maintain and enforce adherence to all relevant regulations and standards. This team serves as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders across our markets. This role reports to Grace Hayes, EVP Technology Regulatory Execution, with dotted lines into the European Regional President.

Overview

1. Serve as regional SME and lead on technology regulatory matters, collaborating closely with cross-functional leadership.
2. Promote resilience and enhance operational efficiency and security in the region through support of strategic technology solutions at a regional level.
3. Monitor internal and external forces affecting business operations and engage with customers and regulators on our TECH thought leadership and modernization strategy.
4. Deepen relationships with regulators by explaining our tech standards and practices, demonstrating our role as a trusted and reliable partner, and strengthening regulatory posture in designated markets.
5. Ensure the regulatory catalog is updated timely to meet regional requirements, facilitating faster incident response.
6. Maintain end-to-end regulatory technology traceability where required.
7. Structure, socialize, and ensure compliance with regulatory tech frameworks, standards, and practices among regional partners and stakeholders.
8. Provide operations oversight on behalf of regulators, integrating risk and audit best practices.
9. Lead ICT compliance and oversight, staying current on regulations and standards.
10. Apply TECH due diligence on major changes impacting the regions, supporting solutioning prioritization, and strengthening regulatory technology controls.
11. Provide transparency through critical partnership and standardized reporting to senior leadership on ongoing regulatory matters and regional TECH impacts.
12. Serve as a connector between regional BU teams and TECH as needed.

All about you:

• Essential technology qualifications.
• Experience in regulatory compliance and oversight.
• Experience working with European regulatory entities.
• French language fluency is a plus.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks carry inherent risks. Every employee or contractor must:

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices.
• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of accessed information.
• Report any suspected security violations or breaches.
• Complete all mandatory security trainings as per Mastercard’s guidelines.