Privacy Assurance & Certification Specialist

@ Mastercard

About Mastercard

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in over 200 countries. We support a wide range of digital payments, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Through technology, innovation, partnerships and networks, we help people, businesses and governments realize their full potential.

Role Overview

The Privacy Assurance & Certification Specialist role supports the advancement and oversight of global privacy assurance and governance programs with a focus on Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) and various Privacy, AI and Data certifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Govern and maintain Privacy, AI and Data frameworks and certifications.
• Support implementation, risk remediation, and project management activities.
• Monitor privacy assurance activities, control testing, and evidence gathering.
• Assist in global Privacy and AI risk assessments and internal/external audits.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions on BCRs and regulatory developments.
• Collaborate with Legal, InfoSec, Compliance and Product teams.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and monitor global regulatory changes.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Information Security, or related fields, with a minimum of 2 years experience in audit, assurance, risk, or governance functions. Knowledge of global Privacy, AI and Data regulations such as GDPR, APEC CBPR, and BCRs is essential. Preferred candidates also have experience with cross-border data transfer frameworks, familiarity with ISO standards, and relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM, CISA).

Corporate Security Responsibility

Employees must abide by Mastercard’s security policies, ensure confidentiality and report any security incidents, while completing mandatory security trainings.

Key skills/competency

Privacy, Governance, Audit, Risk, Compliance, BCRs, Certification, Regulatory, Training, Documentation