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Title and Summary

Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions

Overview:

The Vice President, M&A Integration, will report to the Senior Vice President, Head of M&A Integration. This key position will act as a center of expertise in support of M&A integration efforts globally and will support Integration Executives and Executive Sponsors on M&A transactions. This individual will play a leading role in the development and implementation of best-in-class M&A integration practices and be a critical contributor to the success of Mastercard’s M&A efforts.

Role:
Oversee and support M&A integration efforts and be center of expertise across the company
Partner with Business Sponsors, Integration Executives, and the Corporate Development team to rigorously evaluate deals, identify and structure the key initiatives for generating deal value, and construct tailored integration programs to deliver on deal objectives
Act as a trusted business advisor to Integration Executives and other Functional integration leaders, providing best practice input and guidance throughout the M&A lifecycle including Integration Bootcamps and Value Creation Summits
Monitor and ensure delivery of the key strategic and financial objectives of our acquisitions through the M&A scorecard process
Lead the implementation of process improvement initiatives to enhance M&A outcomes, including the development of Integration Target Operating Models and Deal Value Drivers
Continually incorporate lessons learned and contribute to the improvement of frameworks, artifacts and tools supporting the integration process

All About You:

MBA or relevant graduate degree from top-tier institution or similar academic experience
Demonstrated experience in M&A integration is required
Global or multi-national business experience strongly preferred along with highly developed multi-cultural sensitivity
Experience in line roles with exposure to multiple business functions (e.g., product development, sales, marketing, finance) a plus
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to structure, manage and coordinate complex cross-enterprise projects with multiple stakeholders
Ability to challenge established views and assumptions at all levels and drive change
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and build credibility, team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible
Ability to understand culture differences in order to drive change and engage stakeholders across the organization
Personal presence and ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to senior management and business partners
Excellent presentation and writing skills

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 reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com 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

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 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. 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 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. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

Pay Ranges

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