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Title and Summary

Senior Specialist, Product Development - Foundry Start Path

Mastercard Foundry is a global innovation group focused on the evolution of technology and consumer trends and the implication of these forces on the payments and commerce industry. Foundry is a collective of interdisciplinary teams powering Mastercard's ability to create and deliver differentiated products, services, and experiences.

Do you have a passion for startups and emerging technology, and possess an entrepreneurial spirit?

Are you motivated by a fast-paced environment where you would be a fintech leader, a partnership expert, and on a team with a reputation for impact?

Do you thrive leading highly visible, highly impactful initiatives with innovative partners?

Within Foundry, Start Path is Mastercard’s award-winning startup engagement team, working with elite startups across the world to drive business with Mastercard and with our customers. The Start Path team is agile, well-connected and has a big vision: to partner with the best startups across the payments ecosystem to build the future of commerce.

We are seeking a Start Path Senior Specialist to support our new networks (open banking, embedded finance, alternative payment methods), digital asset and small business initiatives, working at the intersection between our startups and Mastercard key partners, driving collaboration, innovation and value.

Role

Manage end-to-end track operations for New Networks, Digital Assets and Crypto and Small Business, including activities and processes required to support startups and mentors before, during, and after the program

Contribute to the development and design of the Start Path programming (by track), ensuring it continues to be one of the best corporate-startup engagement experience in the world – exploring startup needs, shaping the curriculum, and measuring success

Contribute to the evaluation, diligence, and selection of startups for the program

Directly support and mentor startups participating in the program

Map out the specific technology and partners needs of global and regional product teams (e.g. Open Banking, Digital Assets, Small Business)

Cultivate effective senior-level relationships internally and externally, building rapport and trust with Mastercard executives and with customers, partners, and investors to drive awareness and interest in the program

Unlock new opportunities for Start Path (e.g. operational efficiencies, startup hypotheses, etc.) and contribute to the deal flow

Recommend relevant Start Path startups for Mastercard sponsored fintech events based on the customer needs

Develop strategic, clear case studies for standout Start Path use cases and projects

Community building through ongoing active portfolio management and active participation in the startup and venture capital community

Support ongoing thought leadership initiatives including organization of Start Path events and content

Research, analyze, and summarize quantitative and qualitative insights and trends collected throughout the course of the Start Path program

Manage all reporting related to Start Path deals, projects and investments

All about you:
•\tPassion and belief in the startup and entrepreneurial community and an appreciation for the potential of startup-corporate engagement
•\tExperience with proven track record in project management, with the ability to demonstrate leading initiatives from strategic planning through tactical execution
•\tStrong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to craft clear and engaging content that effectively conveys key messages
•\tAbility to quickly learn about new technologies, demonstrating startup subject matter expertise and industry thought leadership
•\tResults driven, solutions and customer focused, with strong business acumen and sense of urgency
•\tAnalytical and problem-solving skills
•\tStrong strategic and conceptual aptitude
•\tAbility to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects concurrently
•\tDemonstrated multi-disciplinary knowledge, i.e. innovative product development, business development, marketing, client relationship management, emerging technologies
•\tDemonstrated ability to take accountability and drive to desired results with passion, ambition and aptitude
•\tBe able to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at various levels across multiple geographies
•\tPossess strong interpersonal abilities and motivation to build and nurture relationships
•\tSelf-motivated, thrives in the ambiguity that comes with a lean and agile team at the forefront of an evolving space
•\tPossesses a passion for the startup community; experience of startup mentoring is desirable

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

New York City, New York: $119,000 - $190,000 USD