MasterCard

Director, Enterprise Strategy

MasterCard$177K — $284K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • Knowledge of financial services or payments industry essential.
  • 6+ years experience in consulting or internal strategy roles, with leadership of projects.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with business acumen.
  • Proficiency in quantitative analysis and modeling frameworks.
  • Exceptional communication skills for executive-level outputs.
  • Experience with Fintech preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead high-priority strategic projects by structuring analysis and shaping insights.
  • Develop strategy presentations for C-suite executives and the Board.
  • Monitor industry trends and share insights with the broader team.
  • Refine product strategy in line with material trends.
  • Assess organic and inorganic growth opportunities relative to strategic priorities.
  • Collaborate with business leaders to advance their strategies and ensure alignment.
  • Mentor and develop junior team members.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous paid leave policies including parental leave and bereavement leave.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • 401k with a strong company match and deferred compensation options.
  • Tuition reimbursement and wellness benefits including fitness reimbursements.
Full Job Description
Title and Summary

Director, Enterprise Strategy

Join the team at the heart of Mastercard's global Product organization. In this highly visible role, you will work directly with the Chief Product Officer, their leadership team, Management Committee members, and key executives to drive strategic initiatives, support executive decision-making, and influence the company's long-term vision and execution.

The Director, Enterprise Strategy will play a central role in the formulation, analytical review, and communication of Mastercard's Product strategy. You will lead major workstreams on emerging strategic issues / business-unit strategies and conduct ad hoc strategic reviews for senior executives. The role also partners closely with senior executives and the Corporate Development team to inform and drive Mastercard's inorganic growth agenda.

Role
• Lead high-priority strategic projects: frame and structure issues, build workplans, conduct complex analysis, and shape insights and recommendations (e.g., stablecoins, agentic commerce, affluent segment)
• Develop strategy presentations and memos for C-suite executives and the Board, synthesizing key issues, evaluating options, and articulating clear, fact-based recommendations
• Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape, and share insightful reports and analyses with the broader team and senior executives
• Refine the Core product strategy periodically to reflect material trends impacting the company
• Assess organic and inorganic opportunities based on the company's strategic priorities
• Partner with business leaders to design and advance their strategies; balancing facilitation, influence, and content leadership, while ensuring alignment with corporate strategy
• Mentor and develop junior team members

All About You
• Bachelor's degree required, MBA or advanced degree from a top program preferred
• Knowledge of financial services and / or payments industry required
• 6+ years at a leading consulting firm and / or internal strategy team, including at least one year leading projects
• Exemplary analytical / problem-solving skills and business acumen; ability to isolate critical issues and navigate ambiguity
• Strong quantitative toolkit, including modelling and analytics frameworks
• Outstanding communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to independently develop high-quality executive-level outputs
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, enterprise-level initiatives end-to-end, effectively driving forward project plans and leveraging stakeholder management / influencing skills
• Experience working with Fintech preferred

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.

Pay Ranges
Purchase, New York: $177,000 - $284,000 USD

New York City, New York: $185,000 - $296,000 USD

About MasterCard

Transactis transforms traditional paper billing and payment processing by enabling businesses of all sizes to replace paper bills, statements, invoices, payments and documents with more efficient digital alternatives. Transactis goes to market exclusively with resellers—financial institutions, technology companies, printers and business process outsourcers—to provide their customers with secure, configurable, white-label, industry-leading SaaS solutions. More than a technology provider to resellers, Transactis is a full-service business partner, delivering a broad and deep suite of sales, marketing, technical and operational support, empowering resellers to more successfully serve their clients. Transactis meets the strictest regulatory and compliance requirements including HIPAA, SSAE 16, PCI Level 1, and SOC 2. Transactis’ investors include ff Venture Capital, MacAndrews & Forbes, Metamorphic Ventures, Safeguard Scientifics, StarVest Partners, Capital One, Fifth Third Bank, PNC, TD Bank and Wells Fargo.

MasterCard Careers

Joining MasterCard offers more than just a job opportunity; it's a gateway to a career infused with innovation, leadership, and growth. As a global leader in payment solutions, MasterCard is at the forefront of the digital economy, driving transformation in the fintech sector.

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At MasterCard, your work impacts the global economy. Our team is dedicated to shaping the future of commerce with advanced payment technologies and robust security measures. By joining our team, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in technology and business, contributing to projects that enhance how people pay and get paid across the world.

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MasterCard is committed to supporting our employees’ well-being both inside and outside of work. Our benefits package is designed to enhance your life and help you build a rewarding career. From health and wellness programs to flexible working arrangements, we ensure that our team members are well taken care of.

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Size
24,000 employees
Market Cap
$330.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+11.9%
Revenue
$15.3 billion
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