Senior Acquiring Strategy Consultant

Mastercard Inc.; México; On-site; MXN 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard Inc. in Mexico is seeking a Senior Managing Consultant – Acquiring SME to lead and advise on acquiring-focused engagements across financial institutions, acquirers, payment players, and merchants in Latin America and the Caribbean.

You will partner with Business Development and Product teams to develop engagements that leverage Mastercard data and consulting know‑how while guiding delivery teams to insights and value.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with commercial orientation and consulting exposure.
• 5–10 years in acquiring or payments with go-to-market focus.
• Experience coaching and leading large consulting engagements.
• Experience managing senior client relationships.
• Strong KPIs, financials, and portfolio profitability knowledge.
• Ability to identify new business opportunities and scope proposals.
• Logical, structured thinking and numerical analytics.
• Excellent MS Office skills and travel willingness.

Responsibilities

• Steer and provide content leadership on complex acquiring engagements across a range of clients and problem statements, from go-to-market and merchant acquisition strategy to pricing, activation, usage, and retention
• Direct the development of commercial strategies and programs for regional and global clients by leveraging data and technology solutions to unlock client value across the merchant lifecycle
• Own senior client relationships from mid-level to C-suite to drive commercial success and grow the acquiring portfolio
• Serve as a trusted client business advisor and generate enthusiasm for the Mastercard team and our recommendations
• Act as the acquiring subject matter expert, providing specialist sales support, product refinement, and market-facing points of view on distribution, pricing, and merchant growth
• Guide the team through complex problem solving to business-focused solutions and recommendations that drive client value
• Motivate the project delivery team to produce superior quality deliverables, and create a collaborative and inclusive environment for all levels
• Own relationships with internal Mastercard stakeholders including Product and Business Development to scope projects, create relevant solutions for clients, and build the firm’s intellectual capital in acquiring
• Lead on-the-job training, coaching, and mentorship to both direct and outside team members

Skills

Strategic thinking

Numerical analysis

Leadership

Executive communication

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Economics/related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Mastercard Inc. in Mexico is seeking a Senior Managing Consultant – Acquiring SME to lead and advise on acquiring-focused engagements across financial institutions, acquirers, payment players, and merchants in Latin America and the Caribbean.

You will partner with Business Development and Product teams to develop engagements that leverage Mastercard data and consulting know‑how while guiding delivery teams to insights and value.