Senior Analyst, Internal Audit Strategy

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 Senior Analyst, Internal Audit Strategy Overview Internal Audit provides independent, objective assurance designed to improve Mastercard’s operations and control environment. Internal Audit helps Mastercard accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management. Internal Audit also performs advisory and consultative services to support business owners as they enhance their controls and business operations. Strategy, Innovation & Enablement (SIE) powers the Internal Audit function, providing standards, insights, innovation, process optimization and training. More specifically, SIE drives excellence and impact through executing strategy, fostering innovation, ensuring robust governance, enabling efficient practices, optimizing audit operations and delivering insightful reporting. Role The Senior Analyst, Internal Audit Strategy, Innovation & Enablement supports the operational, regulatory, and governance activities of the Internal Audit function. This role is responsible for coordinating Internal Audit’s regulatory response efforts and supporting SIE leadership with high-quality materials for executive and Audit Committee communications. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while partnering closely with Internal Audit leadership. Success in this role requires execution excellence, the ability to translate data into clear and compelling narratives, and strong communication skills. • Coordinate the Internal Audit Regulatory Response Program, including tracking regulatory requests, responses, and remediation commitments • Support preparation, review, and coordination of materials for the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) and Audit Committee • Partner with the Director, Internal Audit to develop executive-level presentations, reports, dashboards, and briefing materials • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of governance and regulatory deliverables • Provide backup support for audit resourcing and scheduling activities, including coordination with internal staff and external resources • Support operational initiatives and ad hoc projects across the SIE team All About You • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, management or related field • Strong experience preparing materials for senior leadership or executive audiences • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams with competing deadlines • High attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills • Experience supporting Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance, Legal, or Finance functions preferred • Familiarity with regulatory response processes or governance reporting • Experience with Audit Committee or Board-level materials preferred • Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel; knowledge of audit tools (IBM OpenPages) a plus Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistanc ... (truncated, view full listing at source)