Manager, Strategy Pricing & Interchange

About Mastercard

Mastercard operates in over 200 countries and territories, driving economic growth and enabling individuals and businesses to thrive. The company delivers a broad array of digital payment solutions with a focus on security, simplicity, intelligence, and accessibility. Through innovation, partnerships, and extensive networks, Mastercard offers unique products and services that help organizations and governments fulfill their full potential.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Manager for our Strategy Pricing & Interchange team to define payment card economics across Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa. This team manages and shapes the financial flows between various participants in the payment ecosystem, aiming to leverage interchange and pricing strategies to stimulate market shifts and fortify profitability.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with a diverse group of stakeholders including country managers, acceptance teams, finance, and product groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough analyses to evaluate the impact and viability of interchange and pricing initiatives at both country and product levels.
• Analyze competitive positioning across products, customers, and countries.
• Research and implement industry best practices in interchange and pricing.
• Engage actively in strategic, acceptance, and competitive economics projects.
• Develop and deliver presentations to senior management.
• Oversee the lifecycle of interchange and pricing initiatives ensuring effective communication and execution.

Candidate Profile

• Exceptional analytical and complex problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced modeling proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint, including leveraging AI tools when suitable.
• Strong strategic thinking and conceptual reasoning skills.
• High levels of autonomy, dependability, and ownership.
• A proactive attitude, strong curiosity, and enthusiasm for tackling intricate challenges.
• Innovative mindset to discover new methodologies and solutions.

Corporate Security Expectations

Every Mastercard employee or affiliate with access to company assets, data, and networks is responsible for maintaining information security by:

• Complying with Mastercard's security policies and procedures.
• Protecting confidentiality and data integrity.
• Promptly reporting any suspected security breaches.
• Completing mandatory periodic security training as required.