Senior Director, Risk & Resilience

MasterCard Foundation

Multiple Locations
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15+ years experience in risk management
10+ years senior leadership roles
Enterprise-wide risk strategy implementation
** The Mastercard Foundation is seeking a Senior Director of Risk & Resilience to lead its enterprise-wide risk management strategy across Africa and Canada. This leadership role involves shaping risk management practices to safeguard the Foundation’s mission and resources while fostering a proactive risk culture. **

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for overseeing the Foundation's enterprise-wide risk management strategy across operations in Africa and Canada.
  • The ideal candidate will lead the risk management transformation agenda while fostering a proactive risk culture aligned with the Foundation's values.
  • The position requires collaborating with the Board Audit and Risk Committee to provide strategic insights on significant risk issues.

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** The Mastercard Foundation is seeking a Senior Director of Risk & Resilience to lead its enterprise-wide risk management strategy across Africa and Canada. This leadership role involves shaping risk management practices to safeguard the Foundation’s mission and resources while fostering a proactive risk culture. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years experience in risk management
  • 10+ years senior leadership roles
  • Enterprise-wide risk strategy implementation
  • Board and executive stakeholder collaboration
  • Crisis management and business continuity
  • Geopolitical and regulatory risk assessment

Nice-to-have

  • Deep cultural awareness of Africa and Canada
  • Experience with international development sector
  • Ability to foster inclusive work environments
  • Strong communication and empathy skills
  • Proven track record of risk culture transformation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Advanced professional certifications (RIMS-CRMP, FRM, ISO 31000)
  • Over 15 years total experience
  • At least 10 years in senior leadership

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