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 Managing Consultant Cyber Security SME - Advisors Client Services Our Purpose We work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships, and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a culture of inclusion (https://www.mastercard.us/en-us/vision/who-we-are/diversity-inclusion.html) for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. Job Title Managing Consultant Cyber Security SME - Advisors Client Services The Data & Services team is a key differentiator for Mastercard, providing cutting-edge services that help our customers grow. We combine traditional management consulting with our rich data assets and technology to provide our clients with powerful strategic insights and recommendations. Centered on data-driven technologies and innovation, these services include cybersecurity consulting, loyalty and marketing programs, test-and-learn business experimentation, and data-driven information and risk management services. While specializing in the payments industry, Mastercard Data & Services also works closely with major retailers, airlines, and other enterprises, leveraging data and insights garnered from within and beyond its network. Make an Impact as a Managing Consultant and Cybersecurity Practitioner As a Managing Consultant, you will develop key client strategies, lead client engagements across a range of industries and projects, such as cybersecurity risk management consulting, data governance, or data and analytics. You will generate hypotheses and independently structure engagements to address client problems. Leading the project delivery team, you will be a key resource for identifying analyses, synthesizing findings into clear recommendations, and sharing insights through impactful storytelling and presentations. In leading problem-solving processes to drive high-value decisions, you will mentor junior team members and contribute to Mastercard’s knowledge management and best practices. At Mastercard, you will have a significant impact on transforming our clients and shaping the cybersecurity practice’s future. Core Competencies - Passion for delivering high-quality results - Cybersecurity expertise: acting as a go-to person for cybersecurity challenges and project delivery, supporting sales and product management - Problem-solving: defining and developing deliverables to solve client issues - Analytical skills: structured problem solving and quantitative analysis - Project management: coordination and delivery in a client environment - Communication: excellent written and verbal skills in client interactions - Teamwork: fostering positive team environments and collaboration - Commercial awareness: identifying opportunities to leverage cybersecurity capabilities - Integrity: commitment to Mastercard’s values of honesty and integrity - Diversity: bringing unique perspectives to client engagements and activities Qualifications - Degree in technology or cybersecurity fields with relevant work experience - Experience in management consulting with team management responsibilities in tech and cybersecurity projects - Knowledge of security standards such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, ISO27001, NIST, CIS, CSA - Hands-on experience with security technologies and processes - Certifications like CISM, CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CCSP, ISO27001 Lead Auditor are desirable - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to build trust with clients at all levels - Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment - Advanced skills in Word, Excel, Power Point; SQL/data skills are a plus - Eligible to work and travel as required; English proficiency; Spanish and Portuguese are desirable Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks carry inherent risks. Every employee or contractor must: - Follow Mastercard’s security policies - Ensure confidentiality and integrity of accessed information - Report security violations or breaches - Complete mandatory security trainings #J-18808-Ljbffr