Senior Analyst, Strategic Investments

Mastercard•Purchase, NY

23h

About The Position

The Senior Analyst, Strategic Investments is an integral member of the team driving all phases sourcing, executing and overseeing strategic investments at Mastercard. The qualified candidate will be a member of a highly visible team and responsible for driving investment efforts in the Start Path fund, while also assisting with broader strategic investments, and portfolio management. The position reports to VP, Mergers and Acquisitions (Minority Investments). The candidate will lead strategic minority investments Mastercard’s Start Path program with the following primary responsibilities: • Oversee the end-to-end Start Path investment process: including but not limited to business case development, cross-functional diligence, and negotiating transaction terms with founders • Evaluate strategic fit of prospective investments against Mastercard’s priorities, including asset enhancement, ecosystem reach, and engagement expansion • Prepare executive level materials for Investment Committee and senior leadership, including investment memos, strategic rationales, and risk/mitigant frameworks. • Manage the Start Path investment portfolio: (i) point of contact for founders, internal stakeholders, and executive sponsors, (ii) performance and milestone tracking • Provide support for on-going management, valuation and monitoring of broader strategic investment portfolio outside of Start Path, including regular reporting to senior executives and Board of Directors

Requirements

Must have intellectual curiosity with a desire to learn while bringing a new perspective to the table
Strong analytical skills including financial modeling, accounting and valuation experience
Solid understanding of financial concepts such as DCF, NPV, IRR, etc.
Familiarity with financial technology and payments industry preferred
Detail oriented with excellent communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Capable of multi-tasking in a fast paced environment
Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills
Bachelors Degree

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, or strategic finance role (preferred)

Responsibilities

Oversee the end-to-end Start Path investment process: including but not limited to business case development, cross-functional diligence, and negotiating transaction terms with founders
Evaluate strategic fit of prospective investments against Mastercard’s priorities, including asset enhancement, ecosystem reach, and engagement expansion
Prepare executive level materials for Investment Committee and senior leadership, including investment memos, strategic rationales, and risk/mitigant frameworks.
Manage the Start Path investment portfolio: (i) point of contact for founders, internal stakeholders, and executive sponsors, (ii) performance and milestone tracking
Provide support for on-going management, valuation and monitoring of broader strategic investment portfolio outside of Start Path, including regular reporting to senior executives and Board of Directors

Benefits

insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
flexible spending account and health savings account
16 weeks of new parent leave
up to 20 days of bereavement leave
80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
25 days of vacation time
5 personal days
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