Technology Director - Regulatory Resiliency

Mastercard; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial technology company seeks a Technology Director - Regulatory Resiliency in Johannesburg. This role involves ensuring technology resilience, engaging with regulators, and leading strategic technology consultancy efforts. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of the payments industry. Excellent communication and technical consultancy experience are essential. The position offers an opportunity to drive regulatory resilience within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to represent Mastercard Technologies as a trusted advisor.
• Strong problem-solving skills to define and guide effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills for leading regulatory discussions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to execute T‑Rex objectives.
• Lead problem discovery and risk mitigation.
• Monitor and report delivery outcomes for executive presentations.

Skills

Technical consultancy

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Analytical capabilities

Knowledge of payments industry

Job description

Job title: Technology Director - Regulatory Resiliency

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: December 20, 2025

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Overview

• This role serves as the Tech Regulatory Resilience Principal within the Technology Regulatory Execution (T‑Rex) team, within the Mastercard TECH organization, focused on the EEMEA region (Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa). The Principal will lead efforts to ensure the resilience of Mastercard’s technology solutions and assets, while enhancing operational efficiency and security.
• Key responsibilities include partnering with internal Mastercard stakeholders and, where needed, engaging with regulators and external clients to provide strategic technology consultancy on regulatory matters.

This includes

• Educating and advising regulators and government bodies on Mastercard’s technologies and capabilities.
• Influencing emerging regulations through strategic technical input.
• Assessing resiliency gaps and risk controls.
• Collaborating with regional and global development teams.
• The Principal will maintain a Technology Regulatory Resilience Heatmap across key markets and products to:
  • Track resilience KPIs.
  • Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
  • Support continuous enhancement of resilience maturity.

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Technology Regulatory Market Leads and other stakeholders to prioritize and execute T‑Rex objectives and the Regulatory Resilience Pipeline.
• Partner with internal teams across Program Controls, Operations & Modernization (ProCOM) to identify and drive resolution of resiliency and performance issues.
• Respond to consultative requests from regulators and government mandates, delivering technology assessments and solutions aligned with regulatory and resilience requirements.
• Lead problem discovery, resolution planning, and risk mitigation efforts.
• Utilize technology frameworks, tools, and methodologies to manage pipeline priorities, promote resilient architecture, and align IT strategy with business goals.
• Monitor, record, and report delivery outcomes for executive‑level presentations and dashboards.

All About You

• Proven ability to represent Mastercard Technologies as a trusted advisor and brand ambassador.
• High energy, ownership mindset, and a strong drive to succeed, backed by analytical, technical, and strategic capabilities.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to define problem statements and guide stakeholders toward effective solutions.
• Quick learner with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business and regulatory language—and vice versa.
• Deep understanding of the payments industry, both functionally and technically.
• Experience in technology consultancy and / or the banking industry.
• Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and presentation—with the ability to lead challenging regulatory and business discussions.
• Comfortable working in a geographically distributed, cross‑functional environment.
• Solid grasp of software development methodologies and modern technology principles.
• Familiarity with emerging tech trends such as APIs, Real‑Time Payments, and Fintech innovations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial setting.