Mastercard · 1 week ago
Director, North America Franchise Innovation
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. The Director, North America Franchise Innovation will focus on innovative solutions to support the North America region, collaborating with key stakeholders and driving new business opportunities.
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Responsibilities
Co-develop and support new concepts that support expanding the franchise and creating additional value for Mastercard and its customers, while at the same time upholding the integrity of the Mastercard Brand and Franchise principles
Stay ahead of business trends related to market and business opportunities, locally and globally
Provide direction for the creation of new products (e.g., xBorder Services, Installments, Mastercard One, Private Label models, Crypto) to transform the payment ecosystem
Partner closely with the regional and global Digital teams to enhance foundational digital standards and advance the security of digital commerce via tokenization and authentication while upholding the principles of transparency and interoperability
Partner with the New Payment Flows and Services teams to grow account-to-account payment models and Open Finance solutions in North America leveraging Franchise Standards to drive new business
Contribute to the development of Franchise standards closely aligned with product vision to build a seamless path of scalability for A2A products and services
Execute on the team goals to achieve Franchise priorities in tandem with regional business objectives
Qualification
Required
Robust understanding of Mastercard's Franchise Standards and Products
Attention to detail, strong business acumen and solutions-orientation are critical, as is an ability to demonstrate thought leadership
Technical and/or product development experience
Strong analytical, problem solving, agility and creative thinking skills
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated cross functional collaboration and teamwork
Ability to think on your feet and remain composed under pressure
Solutions oriented / results driven capabilities
Ability to interact effectively with internal and external business partners
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written – ability to build compelling presentations and influence cross functional teams
Positive can-do attitude and a desire to grow professionally
Experience managing complex programs and cross functional teams
Ability to influence, lead and drive impact in internal/external meetings
Proven ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Experience and demonstrated success leading cross functional workshops with customers and delivering product requirements
Strong project management skills including superior organization, planning, and follow through
Comfortable operating in a dynamic, matrixed environment and collaborating across diverse teams
Curious and proactive mindset with a passion for identifying scalable opportunities and proposing bold, creative solutions
Ability to translate technical and analytical insights into clear, actionable recommendations for internal and external stakeholders
Benefits
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
Company
Mastercard
Mastercard is a financial network that processes payments between banks and cardholders.
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