Manager – AI Growth

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, AI GrowthOverview

Mastercard has some of the most valuable data assets in the world. We have been incredibly successful in using them with artificial intelligence to create technology and services that drive tremendous value to the payments ecosystem and our clients.

Our enterprise AI & Data function will set the vision for Data and AI at Mastercard, enable the further adoption of AI technologies across the firm, support building industry-leading data and AI applications, and drive Mastercard to be a continued and visible leader in responsible data and AI.

The team this person will be working on synthesizes quantitative and qualitative insights from multiple sources to inform product innovation, market entry strategies, and competitive positioning as it relates to Data & AI.

ROLE
• Strategic Leadership & Execution: Lead the development and execution of comprehensive global AI strategy by leveraging data-driven insights to influence Mastercard’s commercial agenda and regional growth targets.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Develop and enhance measurements & dashboards related to the impact of AI & Data on Mastercard.
• Quantitative & Qualitative Insights: Synthesize data from multiple primary and secondary sources to deliver clear, strategic insights that inform product innovation, market entry strategies, and competitive positioning.
• Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior stakeholders across business units to identify growth opportunities and drive key initiatives, ensuring alignment with Mastercard’s overarching strategic objectives.
• Ad-Hoc Reporting & Analysis: Provide tailored analytics and reports to meet specific business needs, ensuring insights are delivered in an easily digestible and impactful format for senior decision-makers.

ALL ABOUT YOU
• Strategic Consulting & Market Analysis: Proven experience in a top-tier strategy consulting firm or corporate strategy/analytics function
• Slide Deck Creation & Storytelling: Expertise in creating high-impact slide decks that distill complex strategies and data insights into compelling narratives for executive audiences. Strong proficiency in developing slide decks that communicate strategic recommendations effectively.
• Advanced Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel, including modeling and data manipulation. Experience with tools like Alteryx and Tableau is a strong advantage.
• Clear Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate data-driven insights into strategic actions for senior stakeholders.
• Innovative Problem-Solving: A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to identify new opportunities for growth and optimization in a fast-paced environment.
• Project Management Expertise: Strong track record of managing multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Business Acumen & Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to build strong, cross-functional partnerships and align analytics with broader business goals.
• Agility & Execution: High sense of urgency and adaptability in navigating complex, fast-moving business environments, ensuring swift and effective decision-making.

This role is not eligible for Mastercard’s work authorization sponsorship. As such, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, now as well as in the future, without employer sponsorship.


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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 based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. 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 new parent leave, up to 20 paid days bereavement leave), 10 annual paid sick days, 10 or more annual paid vacation days based on level, 5 personal days, 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, gender-inclusive benefits and many more.

Pay Ranges

Purchase, New York: $137,000 - $218,000 USDArlington, Virginia: $137,000 - $219,000 USDAtlanta, Georgia: $119,000 - $190,000 USDO’Fallon, Missouri: $119,000 - $190,000 USD