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Director, Government Affairs and Policy, Digital

Mastercard
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

Director, Government Affairs and Policy, Digital

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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.

Overview :

Mastercard’s Public Policy team protects and defends Mastercard’s reputational and regulatory interests in markets around the world, working closely with regulatory, privacy and other business colleagues. We build programs that earn the goodwill of governments, regulators, merchants and consumers through direct policymaker and other stakeholder engagement and public-private partnerships. Our aim is to reduce the threat of negative regulation and build the platform for policies that build Mastercard’s business by supporting and advising Mastercard’s business strategy.

Role :

The Director, Digital Policy will be a direct report of the Executive Director, Global Public Policy & Community Relations and help drive thought leadership on emerging trends at the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and trade. The Director will be responsible for developing a comprehensive global digital advocacy and engagement strategy.

  • Support the development of Mastercard’s thought leadership, network of relationships, and brand in the digital public policy ecosystem.
  • Work cross functionally to identify and respond to both current and emerging digital policy issues.
  • Manage the production of research and drafting of responses to consultations and inquiries.
  • Increase internal and external visibility of target digital policy issues and their importance.
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

All About You :

  • Experience in a public policy / public affairs / government relations role.
  • Demonstrated affinity for technology-based solutions.
  • Strong familiarity with driving policy change.
  • High political acumen with a good understanding of decision-making processes.
  • Well-developed influencing skills and effective communication abilities.
  • 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.

    Corporate Security Responsibility :

    All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization.

  • 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.
  • Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings.
  • Pay Ranges :

    Washington, District of Columbia : $187,000 - $300,000 USD

    Purchase, New York : $187,000 - $300,000 USD

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    Salary : $187,000 - $300,000

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