Vice President of Strategy & Market Development (LAC)

Mastercard; Ohio; On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a senior executive to lead Strategy & Operations for the Americas (LAC). The role drives the regional strategy development and execution, aligning with global priorities while accelerating transformational initiatives across North LAC, South LAC, and Brazil.

You’ll champion governance, performance management, and risk oversight to deliver sustainable growth. You will influence senior leaders, manage cross-functional programs, and oversee M&A integration, organizational

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the regional strategy, aligned with Mastercard's global priorities.
• Drive operational excellence through governance, performance management, and process optimization.
• Partner across North LAC, South LAC and Brazil to ensure regional alignment, coordination, and execution.
• Influence executive stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives that support growth and innovation.
• Oversee M&A strategy and integration activities, including organizational alignment, talent planning, and change management.
• Lead the regional business risk agenda by identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational, financial, compliance, and organizational risks.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with regional senior leaders, including the LAC President, to shape the region’s overall strategy.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Business Risk Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Business Transformation

Executive Influence

Operational Excellence

Mergers & Acquisitions

Talent Leadership

Job description

• The Vice President, Strategy & Operations, Americas (LAC), is responsible for leading the regional strategy and operations agenda, ensuring alignment between global priorities and regional execution to drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and business performance across Latin America and the Americas
• This role partners closely with regional and global leaders to strengthen governance, accelerate strategic initiatives, lead business transformation, oversee M&A integration, and manage business risk across one of Mastercard’s most dynamic and complex regions
• Lead the development and execution of the regional strategy, aligned with Mastercard’s global priorities
• Drive operational excellence through effective governance, performance management, and process optimization
• Partner across North LAC, South LAC and Brazil to ensure regional alignment, coordination, and execution
• Influence executive stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives that support growth and innovation
• Oversee M&A strategy and integration activities, including organizational alignment, talent planning, and change management
• Lead the regional business risk agenda by identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational, financial, compliance, and organizational risks
• Develop and lead a high-performing team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Work closely with regional senior leaders, including the LAC President, to help shape and drive the region’s overall strategy

• Strategic Leadership
• Business Risk Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Business Transformation
• Executive Influence
• Operational Excellence
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Talent Leadership