Manager, Enterprise Strategy

Mastercard•Purchase, NY

2d•$137,000 - $218,000

About The Position

As a member of Mastercard’s Enterprise Strategy team, the Manager will help shape, evaluate, and communicate the company’s corporate strategy. The role advances strategic work on emerging opportunities and issues, supports business-unit strategies, and conducts strategic reviews for the Executive Leadership Team. It also partners with senior executives and Corporate Development to inform and drive Mastercard’s inorganic growth agenda. The position involves close collaboration across functions and businesses and may include preparing materials for C-suite executives and the Board of Directors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
With an MBA: 3+ years of strategy consulting experience at a leading consulting firm and/or internal strategy unit, or experience in an investment banking division in M&A, Capital Markets, or Equity Research.
Without an MBA: 5+ years of relevant experience.
Exemplary analytical and problem-solving skills and business acumen, including the ability to identify critical aspects of problems and handle 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.

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or advanced degree from a top-tier program.
Knowledge of financial services and/or the payment industry.

Responsibilities

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 the competitive landscape, and share reports and analyses with the broader team and senior executives.
Develop ideas for Mastercard growth opportunities based on market and competitive context.
Help refine corporate strategy to reflect key issues that impact or are expected to impact the company.
Evaluate potential areas for acquisition and investment based on the company’s strategic priorities.
Collaborate with stakeholders across functions and businesses to support alignment with corporate strategy.

Benefits

Insurance, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, and 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, prorated based on date of hire.
10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays.
401(k) with a company match.
Deferred compensation for eligible roles.
Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities.
Tuition reimbursement eligibility.