Mastercard
Director, Enterprise Strategy (Network and Digital Payments)
Mastercard, New York, New York, us, 10261
Director, Enterprise Strategy (Network and Digital Payments)
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.
Overview The Network and Digital Products team is seeking a Director, Enterprise Strategy to support the organization in driving strategic priorities, business performance management, and enterprise governance. This role is central to enabling decision‑making, aligning cross‑functional initiatives, and shaping the future of digital commerce and payments innovation.
As a strategic partner, you will lead and support high‑impact initiatives across the organization, working closely with product, engineering, regional and corporate teams. You’ll bring analytical rigor, strategic insight, and operational excellence to help advance our digital agenda and deliver inclusive, secure, and intelligent commerce experiences.
This is a unique opportunity to engage with all aspects of the business, influence executive priorities, and contribute to Mastercard’s long‑term growth and innovation.
Location New York City or Purchase, NY
Role Responsibilities
Lead governance across Network and Digital Products, ensuring strategic initiatives are structured, monitored and aligned with enterprise priorities.
Support the KPI process end‑to‑end, including design, implementation and management of performance frameworks, driving alignment and accountability.
Manage business review processes with senior leadership, synthesising inputs and insights to deliver timely, data‑informed updates and recommendations.
Develop high‑impact materials for investor communications, including for earnings and strategic messaging, in collaboration with Finance, Investor Relations and Product leadership.
Run analytics and manage key data processes to support strategic messaging, business reviews, external communications and data‑driven decision‑making—ensuring accuracy, relevance and clarity in all outputs.
Support strategic projects enabled via orchestration of cross‑functional collaboration across Core Payments, TECH, Finance, Legal and other teams.
All About You
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
8+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy or enterprise planning, ideally within payments, fintech or digital platforms.
Deep understanding of Mastercard’s products, services, business model and key revenue drivers.
Proven ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives and translate strategy into execution.
Strong experience in KPI development, performance measurement and governance frameworks.
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to source, manage and interpret data to support strategic messaging, business reviews, investor communications and executive decision‑making.
Exceptional communication skills, including executive‑level writing.
Experience working with global teams and navigating matrixed organisations.
Highly organised, detail‑oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Trusted partner with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
A passion to achieve and excel, a good sense of humour, and a penchant for having fun.
Corporate Security Responsibility
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.
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.
Pay Ranges New York City, New York: $159,000 – $254,000 USD
Purchase, New York: $153,000 – $244,000 USD
Benefits 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 employees generally include: insurance (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 paid pro‑rated, 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays, 401(k) 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.
Equal Opportunity Mastercard is a merit‑based, inclusive, equal‑opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The company hires 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.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries Financial Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Technology, Information and Internet
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Overview The Network and Digital Products team is seeking a Director, Enterprise Strategy to support the organization in driving strategic priorities, business performance management, and enterprise governance. This role is central to enabling decision‑making, aligning cross‑functional initiatives, and shaping the future of digital commerce and payments innovation.
As a strategic partner, you will lead and support high‑impact initiatives across the organization, working closely with product, engineering, regional and corporate teams. You’ll bring analytical rigor, strategic insight, and operational excellence to help advance our digital agenda and deliver inclusive, secure, and intelligent commerce experiences.
This is a unique opportunity to engage with all aspects of the business, influence executive priorities, and contribute to Mastercard’s long‑term growth and innovation.
Location New York City or Purchase, NY
Role Responsibilities
Lead governance across Network and Digital Products, ensuring strategic initiatives are structured, monitored and aligned with enterprise priorities.
Support the KPI process end‑to‑end, including design, implementation and management of performance frameworks, driving alignment and accountability.
Manage business review processes with senior leadership, synthesising inputs and insights to deliver timely, data‑informed updates and recommendations.
Develop high‑impact materials for investor communications, including for earnings and strategic messaging, in collaboration with Finance, Investor Relations and Product leadership.
Run analytics and manage key data processes to support strategic messaging, business reviews, external communications and data‑driven decision‑making—ensuring accuracy, relevance and clarity in all outputs.
Support strategic projects enabled via orchestration of cross‑functional collaboration across Core Payments, TECH, Finance, Legal and other teams.
All About You
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
8+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy or enterprise planning, ideally within payments, fintech or digital platforms.
Deep understanding of Mastercard’s products, services, business model and key revenue drivers.
Proven ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives and translate strategy into execution.
Strong experience in KPI development, performance measurement and governance frameworks.
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to source, manage and interpret data to support strategic messaging, business reviews, investor communications and executive decision‑making.
Exceptional communication skills, including executive‑level writing.
Experience working with global teams and navigating matrixed organisations.
Highly organised, detail‑oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Trusted partner with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
A passion to achieve and excel, a good sense of humour, and a penchant for having fun.
Corporate Security Responsibility
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.
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.
Pay Ranges New York City, New York: $159,000 – $254,000 USD
Purchase, New York: $153,000 – $244,000 USD
Benefits 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 employees generally include: insurance (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 paid pro‑rated, 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays, 401(k) 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.
Equal Opportunity Mastercard is a merit‑based, inclusive, equal‑opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The company hires 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.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries Financial Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Technology, Information and Internet
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