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Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions

new york, NY

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Job description

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, Mergers and Acquisitions

Overview

Based in Purchase, NY, the Vice President of Corporate Development will be part of the Strategy, Corporate Development and will report to the Senior Vice President, Corporate Development. The primary responsibility of the Vice President of Corporate Development is the formulation of inorganic growth opportunities and leading the identification, development and execution of strategic opportunities across Mastercard’s business related to potential equity investments, acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures. The role requires a big picture thinker able to fully connect with the payment and technology industry environment and see lateral opportunities across geographies and industries. The candidate should be able to understand and synthesize market and industry insights, identify competitive trends, and partnership opportunities.

Role

Lead high-priority strategic projects: frame and structure issues, conduct complex analysis, and crystallize insights and recommendations

Generate new growth ideas grounded in market dynamics and competitive context

Partner with business executives to understand business strategy and how M&A and equity investments can accelerate or complement that strategy

Develop Target Investment Profiles (TIPs) with leadership to select top M&A or investment candidates

Market Engagement: Develop and maintain active engagement with relevant market players across the regions among PE / VC investors, investment banks and other sources to ensure full market visibility

Generate Investment Rationales: Partner with global business units, regional product & sales executives to assess which of their growth strategies are potentially better executed via strategic investments and/or acquisitions

Preparing pre-LOI business cases including go-to-market plans for synergies, standalone business valuation and early-stage integration planning

Lead creation of acquisition deliverables and discussions such presentations to senior executives and Board of Directors for LOI approvals

Understand and communicate financial impact and risks of potential acquisitions & investments and recommend remediation actions

Develop talent across the Strategy and Corporate Development team by recruiting, coaching and mentoring junior resources

All About You

Bachelor’s Degree, MBA or CPA preferred

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and build credibility, team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible

Executive presence and ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to senior management and business partners

Extensive project management, problem solving and planning skills required

Prior M&A, Corporate Development, or Management Consulting experience

Knowledge of payments, financial services or related areas a plus

Demonstrated executive level relationship building and partnering skills

Strong analytical skills including financial modeling, accounting and valuation experience

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 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

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.

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

and many more

56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time

jury duty leave

on-site fitness facilities in some locations

Pay Ranges

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

New York City, New York: $240,000 - $384,000 USD

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Worksite address

new york, NY, 10261, US

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