Director, Public Policy Iberia

buscojobs España; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in digital payments is seeking a Director of Public Policy for the Iberia region. This role involves managing relationships with key stakeholders, developing policy positions, and ensuring alignment with business objectives across Spain and Portugal. Candidates should have strong experience in public policy and excellent communication skills in Spanish and English.

Formación

• Experience in public policy, public affairs, or government relations.
• Knowledge of political processes in the EU, Spain, and Portugal.
• Strong communication skills in Spanish and English; Portuguese is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the Iberia Public Policy Department and manage relationships.
• Develop policy responses and engage with stakeholders.
• Conduct public policy events and communicate Mastercard's views.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Public policy experience

Knowledge of EU legislative processes

Collaborative work

Descripción del empleo

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, innovation, partnerships, and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses, and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Director, Public Policy Iberia

The Director of Public Policy, Iberia, will be responsible for managing and maintaining relationships between Mastercard and politicians, regulators, government officials, and key third-party stakeholders in the Iberia region. This includes both domestic and EU matters of interest to Mastercard.

The role involves overseeing the logistical operations of the department, managing relationships with consultancy support and other suppliers, and developing thought leadership and stakeholder engagement strategies across Spain and Portugal. The director will also coordinate with Mastercard’s Public Policy colleagues to ensure consistent messaging and approach.

The position supports the development and implementation of Mastercard’s Public Policy strategy, aligning with the company's multi-rail vision—offering both card and account-to-account payment solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversight of the Iberia Public Policy Department: Ensure alignment of strategies with overall business objectives and support Spanish and Portuguese teams.
2. Development of Policy Positions: Collaborate internally to develop policy responses and thought leadership on various issues.
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Represent Mastercard in relevant groups, strengthen relationships, and manage external engagement programs.
4. External Communication: Organize public policy events, develop engagement materials, and communicate Mastercard’s views effectively.
5. Internal Communication and Intelligence: Provide briefings on political developments and ensure timely internal dissemination of information.
6. Resource Management: Manage relationships with external consultancy and evaluate new working methods.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in public policy, public affairs, or government relations, preferably in consultancy, in-house, or trade associations.
• Knowledge of the political and legislative processes in the EU, Spain, and Portugal.
• Strong communication skills in Spanish and English; Portuguese is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively across a matrix organization and manage multiple priorities.
• Desirable: experience with government or regulatory authorities, knowledge of payments/fintech/banking sectors, and experience working in multinational environments.

Corporate Security

All activities involving Mastercard assets, information, and networks require adherence to security policies, confidentiality, and mandatory security trainings.