Director of Enterprise Strategy

Mastercard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a Director, Enterprise Strategy to drive strategic priorities and governance across the organization from New York. You will lead cross-functional initiatives with product, engineering, regional and corporate teams, delivering data-informed updates to executives.

You will partner on investor communications and manage analytics supporting strategic messaging and business reviews, influencing senior leaders and aligning initiatives with enterprise goals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy or enterprise planning in payments/fintech.
• Experience with global teams and navigating matrixed organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep understanding of Mastercard’s products, services, business model and revenue drivers.
• Demonstrates excellence, positive attitude and collaborative leadership.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and translate strategy into execution.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence at all levels.
• Advanced analytical skills to source, manage and interpret data for strategic messaging and investor communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance across Network and Digital Products, ensuring initiatives align with enterprise priorities.
• Support the KPI process end-to-end, including design, implementation, and management of performance frameworks.
• Manage business review processes with senior leadership and deliver data-informed updates and recommendations.
• Develop materials for investor communications in collaboration with Finance, Investor Relations and Product leadership.
• Run analytics and manage data processes to support strategic messaging and executive decision-making.
• Support strategic projects enabled via cross-functional collaboration across Core Payments, Tech, Finance and Legal.

Skills

Executive communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

• The Digital Payments team is seeking a Director, Enterprise Strategy to support the organization in driving strategic priorities, business performance management, and enterprise governance. This role is central to enabling decision-making, aligning cross-functional initiatives, and shaping the future of digital commerce and payments innovation
• As a strategic partner, you will lead and support high-impact initiatives across the organization, working closely with product, engineering, regional, and corporate teams. You’ll bring analytical rigor, strategic insight, and operational excellence to help advance our digital agenda and deliver inclusive, secure, and intelligent commerce experiences
• This is a unique opportunity to engage with all aspects of the business, influence executive priorities, and contribute to Mastercard’s long-term growth and innovation
• In this role you will report directly into the Vice President, Enterprise Strategy and work alongside her and the leadership team on multiple initiatives
• Lead governance across Network and Digital Products, ensuring strategic initiatives are structured, monitored, and aligned with enterprise priorities
• Support the KPI process end-to-end, including design, implementation, and management of performance frameworks, driving alignment and accountability
• Manage business review processes with senior leadership, synthesizing inputs and insights to deliver timely, data-informed updates and recommendations
• Develop high-impact materials for investor communications, including for Earnings and strategic messaging, in collaboration with Finance, Investor Relations and Product leadership
• Run analytics and manage key data processes to support strategic messaging, business reviews, external communications, and data-driven decision-making—ensuring accuracy, relevance, and clarity in all outputs
• Support strategic projects enabled via orchestration of cross-functional collaboration across Core Payments, TECH, Finance, Legal and other teams

• Exceptional communication skills, including executive-level writing
• 8+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or enterprise planning, ideally within payments, fintech, or digital platforms
• Experience working with global teams and navigating matrixed organizations
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Deep understanding of Mastercard’s products, services, business model, and key revenue drivers
• Demonstrates a strong drive for excellence, a positive attitude, and the ability to foster an engaging and collaborative team environment
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and translate strategy into execution
• Trusted partner with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence at all levels
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to source, manage, and interpret data to support strategic messaging, business reviews, investor communications, and executive decision-making