Vice President of Field CISO Financial Services, Mastercard

• Leadership experience in cybersecurity, information security, technology risk, or related fields
• Experience as a CISO, Deputy CISO, Chief Security Officer, or equivalent senior cybersecurity leader
• Proven ability to advise executive stakeholders on cybersecurity strategy, risk, resilience, and transformation
• Experience working directly with large enterprise customers and executive-level decision makers
• Background in financial services, payments, technology, healthcare, critical infrastructure, or other highly regulated industries preferred
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence C-suite and Board-level stakeholders
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts
• Proven ability to lead through influence in a global, matrixed organization
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity strategy, risk management, threat detection and response, cloud security, identity and Zero Trust, privacy, fraud, digital trust, cyber resilience, AI security, and regulatory frameworks
• Strong understanding of the evolving cybersecurity, fraud, and digital trust landscape
• Ability to connect cybersecurity initiatives to business growth, customer value, and risk reduction
• Experience supporting strategic customer relationships and complex enterprise opportunities
• Strong understanding of enterprise buying processes and executive decision-making
• Recognized industry leader with experience speaking at conferences, executive forums, or customer events
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop compelling executive narratives

Desirable

• Mastercard is seeking a Vice President, Field CISO, Financial Services, for North America to join a global team of senior security advisors responsible for deep customer engagement, executive influence, and cybersecurity thought leadership
• This role operates as a frontline interface to the world’s leading CISOs, shaping strategic partnerships and positioning Mastercard as the trusted authority in cyber resilience, fraud, and digital trust
• This position is focused on supporting Security Solution's North America Region and driving cybersecurity thought leadership, client engagement, and business growth across the region
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior customer executives, including CISOs, CIOs, CROs, and Boards
• Provide strategic guidance on cybersecurity, cyber resilience, fraud, digital trust, risk management, and emerging technologies
• Translate complex security concepts into business outcomes, risk reduction, and competitive advantage
• Lead executive briefings, advisory sessions, and strategic customer engagements
• Strengthen executive relationships and position Mastercard as a strategic cybersecurity partner
• Capture customer insights and market trends to influence product, engineering, and innovation roadmaps
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to ensure solutions align with evolving enterprise security needs
• Identify emerging market opportunities, customer requirements, and security challenges
• Partner with Sales, Product, and Services teams to support strategic customer opportunities
• Help articulate the business value of Mastercard cybersecurity solutions
• Contribute to revenue growth, customer retention, and executive customer satisfaction
• Represent Mastercard at industry conferences, executive forums, customer events, and CISO communities
• Develop executive-level content, including presentations, white papers, blogs, and market perspectives
• Serve as a spokesperson for Mastercard's cybersecurity vision and strategy
• Advise Mastercard leaders on industry trends, cyber threats, competitive dynamics, and emerging risks
• Drive executive-level alignment across Security, Product, Engineering, Sales, and Services
• Help scale and mature Mastercard's Field CISO capability globally