Director, Enterprise Strategy

Mastercard•Purchase, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Enterprise Strategy sits at the center of Mastercard’s most critical decisions, partnering directly with the CEO, Management Committee, and senior executives to shape the company’s long‑term direction. The Director, Enterprise Strategy will play a central role in the formulation, analytical review, and communication of Mastercard’s corporate strategy. You will lead major workstreams on emerging strategic issues / business‑unit strategies and conduct ad hoc strategic reviews for senior executives and the broader Enterprise Strategy leadership. The role also partners closely with senior executives and the Corporate Development team to inform and drive Mastercard’s inorganic growth agenda.

Requirements

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 large global clients or within global organizations, with a track record of building strong relationships with key stakeholders
THIS POSITION MUST BE BASED IN PURCHASE OFFICE.
We are hybrid with 3 days in office and 2 days remote.

Responsibilities

Lead high-priority strategic projects: frame and structure issues, build workplans, conduct complex analysis, and shape insights and recommendations
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
Generate new growth ideas grounded in market dynamics and competitive context
Refine the corporate 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
Coach and develop junior team members

Benefits

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.
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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