Director, Enterprise Strategy

Mastercard; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector seeks a Director of Enterprise Strategy to lead high-priority strategic projects and develop insights for C-suite executives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in consulting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex projects globally. This role offers the opportunity to influence corporate strategy and drive growth initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of consulting or internal strategy experience, including project leadership.
• Knowledge of financial services and/or payment industry required.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and manage stakeholders globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-priority strategic projects, including problem scoping and analysis.
• Develop strategy presentations and memos for C-suite and Board members.
• Identify and develop new growth opportunities based on market analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Business acumen

Communication skills

Quantitative skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

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.

Director, Enterprise Strategy Overview

Our Purpose

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.

Role

1. Lead high-priority strategic projects, including problem scoping, research, analysis, and providing insights and recommendations.
2. Develop strategy presentations and memos for C-suite and Board members.
3. Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape, sharing reports with the team and senior leadership.
4. Identify and develop new growth opportunities based on market and competitive analysis.
5. Assist in refining corporate strategy to address key issues impacting the company.
6. Evaluate potential acquisitions and investments aligned with strategic priorities.
7. Facilitate and influence strategic planning across business units, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
8. Coach junior team members.

All About You

1. Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
2. Knowledge of financial services and/or payment industry required.
3. 6+ years of consulting or internal strategy experience, including project leadership.
4. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business acumen skills.
5. Proven ability to lead complex projects and manage stakeholders globally.
6. Excellent communication skills, with ability to produce high-quality presentations and reports.
7. Strong quantitative and modeling skills.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks come with inherent risks. Employees must:

• Abide by security policies and practices.
• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of accessed information.
• Report security violations or breaches.
• Complete mandatory security trainings.

About the company

Transforming the way we live. Electronic payments create greater opportunities for all, enabling us to go beyond borders and moments to meaningful experiences. That’s the power of a World Beyond Cash. And that’s Priceless.

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