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

Vice President, Chief of Staff

overview

The General Counsel is looking for a VP, Chief of Staff to support her to ensure efficient operations, drive alignment, and enable decision-making.

Role

• In this position, you will report directly to the General Counsel, collaborating with her and the leadership team on a range of initiatives. Your responsibilities include supporting the implementation of the Law Department’s strategic priorities, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), fostering team culture, and ensuring effective communication.
• Provide strategic guidance to the General Counsel and leadership team to optimize departmental operations and foster alignment within the law department.
• Prepare and deliver executive presentations and internal communications tailored to diverse audiences, including Board of Directors meetings, Quarterly Business Reviews, and business updates.
• Promote transparent communication throughout the department and coordinate regular engagements aligned with key law department priorities.
• Develop and champion the implementation of employee communication and engagement programs, including All Hands meetings, leadership team meetings, offsites, and community involvement events.
• Establish productive relationships and collaborate closely with the People & Culture (P&C) team and Communications on cultural and training initiatives.
• Direct and manage cross-functional projects, ensuring timely achievement of critical objectives and operational excellence.

All About You:

-Proven experience in executive/leadership communications and business reporting, translating strategies to execution plans
-Intellectually curious with an entrepreneurial attitude and a results-driven mindset

• Excellent writing skills, ability to “storyboard” and develop visually compelling presentations with clear logic and structure
• Highly organized and detailed oriented; proficient in managing competing priorities and multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to influence with authority - anticipate and proactively address issues that may arise
• Trusted partner who can manage sensitive information and maintain confidentiality; the ability to understand unspoken sensitivities and exercise absolute discretion is a must
• Flexible and creative, able to not only adapt but also thrive in a constantly changing environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to build relationships and interact effectively with individuals at all levels

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: $213,000 - $351,000 USD