Manager – 1st Line Controls Testing & Certification

About the role

Mastercard’s 1st Line Control Office within Vocalink Limited is looking for a Manager to lead the Control Testing, Certification and Assurance team. You will oversee certification maintenance, audit coordination and control testing to ensure compliance across multiple security frameworks.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain certification and assurance documentation and prepare for annual certification audits.
• Assess and validate controls against standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 22301, PCI DSS, PCI PIN, SWIFT CSP and ISAE 3000.
• Conduct periodic testing of key and non‑key controls following the Control Testing Methodology.
• Evaluate compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements and customer obligations.
• Escalate control deficiencies, track remediation and produce quality‑assured reports.
• Supervise and mentor junior analysts, providing guidance on certification and testing processes.
• Coordinate external audits to ensure smooth execution.

Required profile

• Broad understanding of security and technology control frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with at least one of the listed standards.
• Proven ability to analyse control design, implementation and operating effectiveness.
• Experience managing external audits and leading a team.

Required skills

• ISO 27001
• ISO 22301
• PCI DSS
• PCI PIN
• SWIFT CSP
• ISAE 3000

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a global payments leader.
• Exposure to a wide range of security standards and audit processes.
• Collaborative environment with cross‑functional stakeholders.