Vice President, Inclusive Innovation & Analytics

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.

Our Purpose

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.

Overview

The Center for Inclusive Growth is the social impact hub at Mastercard. The organization seeks to ensure that the benefits of an expanding economy accrue to all segments of society. Through actionable research, impact data science, programmatic grants, stakeholder engagement and global partnerships, the Center advances equitable and sustainable economic growth and financial inclusion around the world.

The Role

The Vice President, Inclusive Innovation & Analytics (VP) is a new position at the Center for Inclusive Growth and will build and oversee a portfolio of initiatives and partnerships to ensure that new technologies, such as AI and data innovation, enable inclusive growth.

• Engage externally on shaping the Center's leadership in technology;
• Inform and influence Mastercard and the Center's technology strategy to drive increased impact;
• Build internal tools and processes to improve the Center's ability to harness data, AI and other emerging technology.

About You

We are seeking a talented and experienced professional who shares our passion for using technology to drive inclusive growth.

• Data scientist or equivalent;
• Experienced innovator and implementer as evidenced by direct leadership of complex projects, senior roles in product development or other comparable experiences;
• Public, private and social sector experience;
• Strong, established network in the tech for good field;
• Familiarity with and passion for solving the world's biggest economic challenges through technology, innovation and data;
• Significant technical expertise, track record and network in emerging technology, especially artificial intelligence;
• Experience with machine learning methods and data mining, utilizing advanced analytical techniques, algorithms, and methodologies (Python, R, SAS, etc.);
• Proven skills in visioning, planning and executing the strategic deployment of analytical systems, products, applications and data to support a complex organization and ambitious social impact agenda;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix organization;
• Ability to translate complex information into actionable insights;
• Attention to detail and ability to work with urgency;
• Ability to develop and foster a collaborative team environment and manage people effectively;
• Good understanding of global privacy, data protection and AI regulatory principles and standards;
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills, including well-developed public speaking skills.

Salary Range

$192,000-307,000

Company Information

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.