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At Mastercard, we're powering economies and empowering people, building ​ a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.

Size: 10000+ employees
Industry: Consulting, Financial Services, Technology, Fintech

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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

• Director
• Strategic Planning

The Director of Strategic Planning will play a key role shaping Mastercard Europe strategy and accelerating its execution. They will lead transversal projects developing strategic plans in partnership with the different business units, identify and go after new growth opportunities, analyse M&A opportunities, etc.

The function sits withing Europe Strategy & Business Excellence - a great place to learn rapidly by being exposed to the most strategic questions Mastercard Europe faces and by being surrounded by other smart and driven colleagues.

Role:

• Pro-actively identify opportunities for growth or improvement within the region

• Help regionalizing Mastercard global strategy and accelerate its execution

• Help other business units accelerate their growth strategy

• Lead cross-functional strategic projects for the region - from defining the problem statement to developing robust execution plans

• Drive change by partnering closely with different teams

• All About You

• Track record of leading high-stakes strategic projects

• A problem-solver with an analytical mindset and an ability to cut through noise / complexity

• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams without a direct reporting line

• Demonstrated ability to influence various stakeholders and drive change• Quick to adapt to new topics and projects

• Happy to juggle multiple projects concurrently

• Knowledge of payments is a strong plus

• Consulting background and/or experience in an in-house corporate strategy role is a plus

• Curiosity to learn about all different aspects of Mastercard Posting windows may change based on the volume of applications received and business necessity.

Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously.

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.

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Client-provided location(s): London, United Kingdom

Job ID: Mastercard-22331_R-257660

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-10T19:26:22
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Perks and Benefits

Health and Wellness

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• FSA
• FSA With Employer Contribution
• HSA
• HSA With Employer Contribution
• Fitness Subsidies
• On-Site Gym
• Pet Insurance
• Mental Health Benefits
• Virtual Fitness Classes
• Health Reimbursement Account

Parental Benefits

• Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
• Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
• Fertility Benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Family Support Resources
• On-site/Nearby Childcare
• Adoption Leave

Work Flexibility

• Flexible Work Hours
• Remote Work Opportunities
• Hybrid Work Opportunities

Office Life and Perks

• Commuter Benefits Program
• Casual Dress
• Happy Hours
• Snacks
• Company Outings
• On-Site Cafeteria
• Holiday Events
• Some Meals Provided

Vacation and Time Off

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Personal/Sick Days
• Leave of Absence
• Volunteer Time Off

Financial and Retirement

• 401(K) With Company Matching
• Performance Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Financial Counseling
• Stock Purchase Program
• 401(K)
• Company Equity

Professional Development

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Promote From Within
• Mentor Program
• Access to Online Courses
• Lunch and Learns
• Internship Program
• Work Visa Sponsorship
• Leadership Training Program
• Associate or Rotational Training Program
• Shadowing Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion

Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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