Senior Analyst, Strategic Investments

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 Senior Analyst, Strategic Investments The Senior Analyst, Strategic Investments is an integral member of the team driving all phases sourcing, executing and overseeing strategic investments at Mastercard. The qualified candidate will be a member of a highly visible team and responsible for driving investment efforts in the Start Path fund, while also assisting with broader strategic investments, and portfolio management. The position reports to VP, Mergers and Acquisitions (Minority Investments). The candidate will lead strategic minority investments Mastercard's Start Path program with the following primary responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end Start Path investment process: including but not limited to business case development, cross-functional diligence, and negotiating transaction terms with founders
• Evaluate strategic fit of prospective investments against Mastercard's priorities, including asset enhancement, ecosystem reach, and engagement expansion
• Prepare executive level materials for Investment Committee and senior leadership, including investment memos, strategic rationales, and risk/mitigant frameworks.
• Manage the Start Path investment portfolio: (i) point of contact for founders, internal stakeholders, and executive sponsors, (ii) performance and milestone tracking
• Provide support for on-going management, valuation and monitoring of broader strategic investment portfolio outside of Start Path, including regular reporting to senior executives and

Board of Directors All About You:

• Must have intellectual curiosity with a desire to learn while bringing a new perspective to the table
• Strong analytical skills including financial modeling, accounting and valuation experience
• Solid understanding of financial concepts such as DCF, NPV, IRR, etc.
• Familiarity with financial technology and payments industry preferred
• Detail oriented with excellent communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Capable of multi-tasking in a fast paced environment
• Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, or strategic finance role (preferred)
• Bachelors Degree 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 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 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. 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 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. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

Pay Ranges Purchase, New York:

$109,000 - $175,000 USD Everyone wants easier ways to pay; we invent them. Checkout lines are slow; we speed them along. Merchants want more sales; we give them data and insights. People need financial access; we connect them. Corporate purchasing is complicated; we make it simple. Commuters are busy; we speed them on their way. Governments need greater efficiencies; we help create them. Small businesses are virtual; we give them access to a world of buyers. Retailers want to fight fraud; we provide the tools.