Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions

Mastercard; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 137,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a Manager, Strategic Investments to drive sourcing, execution and oversight of strategic investments, including the Start Path program. You’ll interact with founders, internal stakeholders, and executives, guiding investments from idea through execution and ongoing management.

The role requires strong financial modeling, valuation, and familiarity with fintech. A bachelor’s degree is required, and prior investment banking or private equity exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have intellectual curiosity with a desire to learn.
• Strong analytical skills including financial modeling, accounting and valuation experience.
• Solid understanding of financial concepts such as DCF, NPV, IRR.
• Familiarity with financial technology and payments industry preferred.
• Detail oriented with excellent communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of multi-tasking in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, or strategic finance role (preferred).
• Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end Start Path investment process: business case, diligence, and negotiating terms with founders.
• Evaluate strategic fit against Mastercard’s priorities (asset enhancement, ecosystem reach, engagement expansion).
• Prepare investment memos and senior leadership materials for Investment Committee and execs.
• Manage the Start Path portfolio: be point of contact for founders and internal stakeholders; track performance and milestones.
• Provide support for ongoing management, valuation and monitoring of broader strategic investments portfolio, including reporting to executives and Board.

Skills

Financial modeling

Accounting

Valuation

DCF/NPV/IRR

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Investment banking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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 and 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

Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions

Title And Summary

Manager, Strategic Investments

Manager, Strategic Investments

Job Description Summary

The Manager, Strategic Investments is an integral member of the team driving all phases sourcing, executing and overseeing strategic investments at Mastercard. The qualified candidate will be a member of a highly visible team and responsible for driving investment efforts in the Start Path fund, while also assisting with broader strategic investments, and portfolio management. The position reports to VP, Mergers and Acquisitions (Minority Investments).

The candidate will lead strategic minority investments Mastercard’s Start Path program with the following primary responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end Start Path investment process: including but not limited to business case development, cross-functional diligence, and negotiating transaction terms with founders
• Evaluate strategic fit of prospective investments against Mastercard’s priorities, including asset enhancement, ecosystem reach, and engagement expansion
• Prepare executive level materials for Investment Committee and senior leadership, including investment memos, strategic rationales, and risk/mitigant frameworks.
• Manage the Start Path investment portfolio: (i) point of contact for founders, internal stakeholders, and executive sponsors, (ii) performance and milestone tracking
• Provide support for on-going management, valuation and monitoring of broader strategic investment portfolio outside of Start Path, including regular reporting to senior executives and Board of Directors

All About You

• Must have intellectual curiosity with a desire to learn while bringing a new perspective to the table
• Strong analytical skills including financial modeling, accounting and valuation experience
• Solid understanding of financial concepts such as DCF, NPV, IRR, etc.
• Familiarity with financial technology and payments industry preferred
• Detail oriented with excellent communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Capable of multi-tasking in a fast paced environment
• Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, or strategic finance role (preferred)
• Bachelors Degree

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

Corporate Security Responsibility

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

Pay Ranges

Purchase, New York: $137,000 - $218,000 USD