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Title and Summary

Director, Consulting Product Management for Open Banking

OVERVIEW
The Global Open Banking and API team is responsible for developing and building the future of open banking and a developer-first approach that propels innovation with fintech and other partners, in support of realizing Mastercard’s multi-rail potential.
The Open Banking Practice Group drives development and promotion of highly configured consulting solutions to drive market development, efficiency in business development, product design as well as project delivery. The team combines traditional management consulting with Mastercard’s rich data assets, proprietary platforms, and technologies to provide clients with powerful strategic insights and recommendations. You will work with a diverse global customer base across industries, from banking and payments to retail and start and scale ups.
ROLE
The Director will have a proven track record of working effectively in a team to drive to successful outcomes, exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills. In this role they will:
•\tWork with internal and external clients to define and frame problems in the open banking space, define the scope of projects and be the source of intellectual insight about open banking.
•\tDevelop open banking strategies and programs for large, regional, and global Mastercard clients by leveraging data and technology solutions to unlock client value.
•\tOwn key relationships with mid-level to senior client stakeholders and independently assess client agenda, internal culture, and change readiness.
•\tSupporting projects or work streams related to market development and strategic and commercial challenges for open banking in Mastercard markets around the world
•\tDevelop presentations, generate research insights, undertake complex analysis to support recommendations.
•\tHelp create and generate thought leadership pieces and work with the VP Open Banking Consulting to develop training curriculum to deepen acumen and expertise across Services, including:
o\tAuthoring commercial whitepapers.
o\tCurating Webinars that provide deep dives to topics and associated consulting products that illustrate the latest trends and serve as potential lead generators for consultancy sales.
o\tCreate case studies that serve as best practice examples for the respective consulting products.
•\tSupport the Services sales functions and Delivery teams to secure new customers, support the refresh of sales materials and narrative, and provide our customers with a first-class experience.
•\tBringing competitor insights to help differentiate Mastercard’s open banking and increasingly aligning this with Open Finance/Data (also known as Smart Data).
•\tManage working relationship with different stakeholders, and act as trusted and reliable partner for Open Banking.
•\tLead project teams identifying creative insights and sound business recommendations and deliver impactful client presentations both internal and external.
•\tCollaborate with internal Mastercard stakeholders including Product and Business Development to scope projects, create relevant solutions for clients, and build the firm's intellectual capital.
•\tProvide analytical and day-to-day project delivery team leadership, and create a collaborative and inclusive environment for all levels

ALL ABOUT YOU
•\tStrong business and financial intuition; consulting experience.
•\tExcellent organizational skills.
•\tStrong communication skills, executive presentations in both written/ oral communications
•\tInitiative-taker, results driven with high energy levels and resilience.
Qualifications
•\tUndergraduate degree with work experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business intelligence, business line management, or product management
•\tExperience managing key client relationships
•\tKnowledge of business KPIs, financials, and organizational leadership
•\tAbility to identify new business development opportunities, and experience drafting proposals and scoping new opportunities
•\tLogical, structured thinking, and affinity for numerical analysis
•\tAdvanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
•\tAbility to manage multiple tasks and clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
•\tAbility to communicate effectively in English,
Preferred qualifications
•\tExperience generating new knowledge or creating innovative solutions for a consultancy firm.
•\tMBA or master’s degree with relevant specialization (not required)

Mastercard is an 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. 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 based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. 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 new parent leave, up to 20 paid days bereavement leave), 10 annual paid sick days, 10 or more annual paid vacation days based on level, 5 personal days, 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, gender-inclusive benefits and many more.

Pay Ranges

O'Fallon, Missouri: $148,000 - $237,000 USD