Manager, Network Economics & Value Optimization

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

FSAs/HSA

Paid leave

Vacation days

Holidays

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness facilities

Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a Manager for Network Economics & Value Optimization to shape governance, pricing, and interchange policies globally. You will develop governance processes, dashboards, and KPI reporting, translating complex financial concepts into actionable guidance for senior stakeholders.

You will partner with product, finance, legal, and operations to drive performance management, risk assessment, and accountable execution in a dynamic, global payments landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy, governance, pricing, finance, or related functions.
• Strong project and program management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with a strong ownership mindset, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive approach to driving improvements.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution while navigating ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Effective communicator who can translate complex topics into clear business insights and practical guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to work across complex organizations and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and continuous improvement of Pricing and Interchange policies, standards, procedures, and governance frameworks across regions and business units.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPI reporting, and management reporting for performance visibility.
• Analyze trends, performance metrics, and business data to generate actionable insights.
• Support executive presentations, committee materials, and leadership reporting with data-driven storytelling.
• Translate complex business information into practical recommendations for stakeholders.
• Track initiative progress, milestones, risks, dependencies, and outcomes to drive execution and results.

Skills

Strategy

Governance

Pricing

Finance

Business operations

Consulting

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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, Network Economics & Value Optimization Overview

The Network Economics & Value Optimization (NEVO) team plays a critical role in shaping Mastercard's network economics by driving governance, strategic alignment, value optimization, and execution across pricing and interchange initiatives globally. The Team partners with regional teams, product organizations, finance, legal, compliance, and other business functions to ensure economics related decisions support Mastercard's growth strategy while maintaining consistency, transparency, and regulatory readiness. As Mastercard continues to expand its products, services, and ecosystem, the need for scalable governance frameworks, disciplined execution has never been greater. This role will support the development and management of governance processes, pricing and interchange policies, strategic initiatives, and performance management practices that help optimize value, improve decision making, and strengthen organizational accountability. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence high impact initiatives across the organization, providing visibility into critical business decisions while partnering with senior stakeholders to enhance governance, operational effectiveness, and commercial outcomes.

Role

• Support the management and continuous improvement of Pricing and Interchange policies, standards, procedures, and governance frameworks to ensure consistent application across regions and business units.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPI reporting, and management reporting to provide visibility into performance, risks, and key initiatives.
• Analyze trends, performance metrics, and business data to generate actionable insights and recommendations.
• Support executive presentations, committee materials, and leadership reporting through clear, concise, and data driven storytelling.
• Translate complex business, financial, and governance information into practical recommendations for stakeholders.
• Track initiative progress, milestones, risks, dependencies, and outcomes to drive successful execution and business results.
• Support regulatory readiness efforts by helping establish sustainable controls, reporting mechanisms, and governance practices.
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions, working groups, and governance forums to drive alignment and decision making.
• Support training, communications, and knowledge sharing efforts that strengthen governance capabilities and organizational understanding.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and execution excellence.

All About You

• Experience in strategy, governance, pricing, finance, business operations, consulting, or related functions within financial services, payments, banking, fintech, or technology organizations.
• Strong project and program management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with a strong ownership mindset, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive approach to driving improvements.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution while navigating ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Effective communicator who can translate complex topics into clear business insights and practical guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to work across complex organizations and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow through.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with governance, reporting, analytics, or project management tools is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to assess data, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Experience developing dashboards, executive reporting, management presentations, and KPI tracking.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a global, cross functional environment.

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

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: 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
• on-site fitness facilities in some locations

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

Everyone wants easier ways to pay; we invent them. Checkout lines are slow; we speed them along. Merchants want more sales; we give them data and insights. People need financial access; we connect them. Corporate purchasing is complicated; we make it simple. Commuters are busy; we speed them on their way. Governments need greater efficiencies; we help create them. Small businesses are virtual; we give them access to a world of buyers. Retailers want to fight fraud; we provide the tools.