SVP, Global Cross-Border Network & Partnerships

Mastercard; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard seeks an seasoned executive to lead the global cross-border network strategy for Mastercard Move. You will direct a global team, manage partner ecosystems with banks, payment providers, and settlement banks, and guide strategic initiatives across corridors and markets.

The role demands deep expertise in cross-border payments, network management, and complex partnerships, with a track record of driving growth and resilience in a global payments ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership in payments, banking, fintech or cross-border networks.
• Deep expertise in network partnerships and settlement models.
• Proven success building large-scale partner networks across geographies.
• Strong commercial acumen with complex partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Own Mastercard Move's global receive-side network strategy.
• Lead and expand network partner ecosystem incl. banks and payment providers.
• Develop direct to Scheme connectivity and optimize market reach.
• Drive network performance, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead negotiations with strategic partners and settlement banks worldwide.

Skills

Cross-border payments

Network management

Partnership development

Executive leadership

Financial ecosystems

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Mastercard seeks an seasoned executive to lead the global cross-border network strategy for Mastercard Move. You will direct a global team, manage partner ecosystems with banks, payment providers, and settlement banks, and guide strategic initiatives across corridors and markets.

The role demands deep expertise in cross-border payments, network management, and complex partnerships, with a track record of driving growth and resilience in a global payments ecosystem.