Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions

Mastercard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 384,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (medical)

401k with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness programs

On-site fitness facilities

Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a Vice President of Corporate Development in Purchase, NY, to lead inorganic growth initiatives and manage M&A and equity investments. You will collaborate with executives, develop TIPs, and shape value through strategic deals across regions and industries.

The role requires executive presence, strong analytical skills, and experience in payments or financial services. Expect high-stakes projects, cross-functional partnerships, and impactful market insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, MBA or CPA preferred.
• Extensive project management, problem solving and planning skills required.
• Strong analytical skills including financial modeling, accounting and valuation experience.
• Prior M&A, Corporate Development, or Management Consulting experience.
• Knowledge of payments, financial services or related areas a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-priority strategic projects: frame and structure issues, conduct complex analysis, and crystallize insights and recommendations.
• Generate new growth ideas grounded in market dynamics and competitive context.
• Partner with business executives to understand business strategy and how M&A and equity investments can accelerate or complement that strategy.
• Develop Target Investment Profiles (TIPs) with leadership to select top M&A or investment candidates.
• Market Engagement: Develop and maintain active engagement with relevant market players across the regions among PE / VC investors, investment banks and other sources to ensure full market visibility.
• Generate Investment Rationales: Partner with global business units, regional product & sales executives to assess which of their growth strategies are potentially better executed via strategic investments and/or acquisitions.
• Preparing pre-LOI business cases including go-to-market plans for synergies, standalone business valuation and early-stage integration planning.
• Lead creation of acquisition deliverables and discussions such presentations to senior executives and Board of Directors for LOI approvals.
• Understand and communicate financial impact and risks of potential acquisitions & investments and recommend remediation actions.
• Develop talent across the Strategy and Corporate Development team by recruiting, coaching and mentoring junior resources.

Skills

Leadership

Executive presence

Project management

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, MBA or CPA preferred

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

Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions

Overview

Based in Purchase, NY, the Vice President of Corporate Development will be part of the Strategy, Corporate Development and will report to the Senior Vice President, Corporate Development. The primary responsibility of the Vice President of Corporate Development is the formulation of inorganic growth opportunities and leading the identification, development and execution of strategic opportunities across Mastercard’s business related to potential equity investments, acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures. The role requires a big picture thinker able to fully connect with the payment and technology industry environment and see lateral opportunities across geographies and industries. The candidate should be able to understand and synthesize market and industry insights, identify competitive trends, and partnership opportunities.

Role

• Lead high-priority strategic projects: frame and structure issues, conduct complex analysis, and crystallize insights and recommendations
• Generate new growth ideas grounded in market dynamics and competitive context
• Partner with business executives to understand business strategy and how M&A and equity investments can accelerate or complement that strategy
• Develop Target Investment Profiles (TIPs) with leadership to select top M&A or investment candidates
• Market Engagement: Develop and maintain active engagement with relevant market players across the regions among PE / VC investors, investment banks and other sources to ensure full market visibility
• Generate Investment Rationales: Partner with global business units, regional product & sales executives to assess which of their growth strategies are potentially better executed via strategic investments and/or acquisitions
• Preparing pre-LOI business cases including go-to-market plans for synergies, standalone business valuation and early-stage integration planning
• Lead creation of acquisition deliverables and discussions such presentations to senior executives and Board of Directors for LOI approvals
• Understand and communicate financial impact and risks of potential acquisitions & investments and recommend remediation actions
• Develop talent across the Strategy and Corporate Development team by recruiting, coaching and mentoring junior resources

All About You

• Bachelor’s Degree, MBA or CPA preferred
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and build credibility, team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible
• Executive presence and ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to senior management and business partners
• Extensive project management, problem solving and planning skills required
• Prior M&A, Corporate Development, or Management Consulting experience
• Knowledge of payments, financial services or related areas a plus
• Demonstrated executive level relationship building and partnering skills
• Strong analytical skills including financial modeling, accounting and valuation experience

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.

Benefits

• 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
• 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
• jury duty leave
• on-site fitness facilities in some locations

Pay Ranges

Purchase, New York: $230,000 - $368,000 USD

New York City, New York: $240,000 - $384,000 USD