Manager, Enterprise 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 Manager, Enterprise Strategy Overview Enterprise Strategy tackles the most important strategic opportunities and challenges for Mastercard across business units globally by working directly with the CEO, the Executive Leadership, and senior leaders. As a member of the Enterprise Strategy team, you will play a central role in shaping, evaluating, and communicating Mastercard’s corporate strategy. You will help advance major workstreams on emerging strategic opportunities and issues, support business unit strategies, and conduct ad hoc strategic reviews for the Executive Leadership Team. The role also partners closely with senior executives and the Corporate Development team to inform and drive Mastercard’s inorganic growth agenda. Role • Own workstreams in high-priority strategic projects, including scoping and structuring problems, planning, conducting complex analysis and research, and providing insights and recommendations • Develop strategy presentations and memos for C-suite executives and Mastercard’s Board of Directors • Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape, and share insightful reports and analyses with the broader team and senior executives • Develop new ideas for growth opportunities for Mastercard, based on market and competitive context • Periodically help refine the corporate strategy to reflect key issues that impact, or are expected to impact, the company • Evaluate potential areas for acquisition and/or investment based on the company’s strategic priorities • Collaborate with stakeholders across functions and businesses to help ensure alignment with the corporate strategy All About You • Bachelor’s degree required, MBA and/or advanced degree from a top-tier program preferred • With MBA, 3+ years of strategy consulting experience at a leading consulting firm and/or internal strategy units, or an investment banking division (M&A, Capital Markets, Equity Research); without MBA, 5+ years of relevant experience • Exemplary analytical and problem-solving skills and business acumen; seasoned in identifying the most critical aspects of a problem and handling ambiguity • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams • Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills • Strong aptitude for modelling and applying quantitative analytical approaches• Knowledge of financial services and/or payment industry preferred. 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 assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly. Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines. In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

THIS POSTING RELECTS ONE OR MORE CURRENT VACANCIES ON OUR TEAM, AND MASTERCARD INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY 02/01/2027. If the fill date has passed, Mastercard intends to fill this position as soon as possible.

 Pay Ranges Purchase, New York: $137,000 - $218,000 USD