Director, Analytics, Data & AI Presales Engineer

Mastercard; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company is seeking a Director of Analytics, Data & AI Presales Engineer in Johannesburg. This role involves driving product P&L strategies and leading a team to deliver data-driven solutions. Ideal candidates will have experience in advanced analytics and strong leadership abilities. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and offers a dynamic environment for innovation in financial services.

Qualifications

• Experience with data, advanced analytics, and AI technologies.
• Proven track record in managing product line P&Ls.
• Strong ability to build relationships with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Drive the P&L aspirations of the Advanced Analytics products.
• Collaborate with business development and client services teams.
• Ensure successful commercialization of existing solutions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Advanced analytics

P&L management

Data-driven advisory solutions

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Overview

Job title: Director, Analytics, Data & AI Presales Engineer

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: October 11, 2025

Responsibilities

• Owning and driving the P&L aspirations of the Advanced Analytics and Economics & Locations products in EEMEA, in close coordination with the regional Services business leads and specialist sales teams in the region.
• Determining and driving forward the product innovation agenda and product roadmap in partnership with the global product leads and regional stakeholders.
• Ensuring successful commercialization of new and existing solutions in collaboration with the business development teams and client services teams in the region, including providing specialist sales support, driving marketing and thought leadership initiatives.
• Ensuring flawless delivery of the product and maintaining the highest standards of quality in customer relationships.
• Interface with Mastercard leadership across the organization to represent the suite of capabilities and products.
• Monitor external environment to ensure our solutions remain market leading / competitive.

Candidates for this role

• Do you have a track record of successfully managing a P&L?
• Are you passionate about driving smarter decisions and better outcomes for customers?
• Are you comfortable with advanced analytics and AI topics, and addressing client challenges with data driven advisory solutions?
• Are you flexible to engage on strategic issues, drive detailed execution plans to address client needs by directing and managing a high capability team?
• Can you lead by example and roll up your sleeves to develop / deliver work-product?
• Do you have a background in building products and developing intellectual capital?
• Do you have experience successfully leading teams and developing talent?
• Are you motivated by working in a flat hierarchy and making broad contributions?

All About You

• Experience with data, advanced analytics, AI, technology platforms, and emerging trends
• Proven track record in leading and growing product line P&Ls
• Strong leadership and influencing skills
• Drives a collaborative culture across global and regional teams towards desired outcomes
• Interest in advanced analytics & technology and desire to apply technology to solve problems
• Communicates with impact and demonstrated ability to build relationships with senior executives in a matrixed multi-cultural environment
• Knowledge of the financial services industry (retail banking, digital payments) and the non-financial services sector (retail & commerce, digital players)
• Intellectually curious and passionate about new applications, technologies and solutions
• Bachelor’s degree required

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.