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Director, Authentication Services, Corporate Solutions

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Mastercard

Director, Authentication Services, Corporate Solutions

Scarsdale, NY

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

Director, Authentication Services, Corporate Solutions

Role Overview

Are you passionate about payments technology? Do you have a proven track record of conceptualizing and developing products that solve real pain points as well as offer competitive differentiation? Have you led high performing geographically dispersed and cross functional teams? If so, come join our team within Mastercard Corporate Solutions to help shape the future of B2B payments.

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This is a newly created global product management role focused on concepting & developing authentication solutions for Mastercard branded commercial virtual cards. Our clients include Issuers, Corporates, Governments, FinTechs, as well as Enterprise Platforms serving buyers & suppliers in the B2B and T&E space.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders as well as clients to conduct comprehensive need gap analysis focused on fraud vectors impacting the commercial virtual card space incl. but not limited to e-commerce and accounts payables channels across different verticals, as well as regulatory mandates (e.g. 2FA)
• Identify critical priorities, and formulate authentication strategies for varying use cases and market specific needs
• Create short/ mid/long term roadmap proposals; develop business case with clear monetization approach
• Lead product development and commercialization, starting with pilots or market tests as appropriate (note that the role starts as a sole contributor - as build plans emerge the individual may be expected to hire and train a small team of product owners)
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with Engineering, Operations and Delivery partners, fostering a 'one team' mindset; collectively commit to milestones and outcomes, effectively manage key dependencies and risks.
• Deliver against tangible and measurable KPIs, including GDV and various facets of customer experience e.g. ease of implementation, resiliency
• Monitor the competitive landscape- traditional and nontraditional/ emerging players.
• Understand regulations and localization needs impacting our business, establish foundational global implementations.

All about you

• Deep knowledge of the card payment ecosystem and technologies
• Solid hands-on experience in building and scaling authentication, fraud and security technology products.
• Deep knowledge of industry protocols such as 3DS, FIDO and tokenization strongly preferred; Experience in B2B payments and commercial cards is a bonus
• Full stack product manager with high technical aptitude
• Experience hiring and managing technical product managers
• Intellectually curious, solves complex problems, manages multiple priorities in time sensitive and challenging/dynamic environments
• Entrepreneurial attitude, fast learner, and a results-driven mindset
• Strong relationship building skills and communication skills

Total Base Pay Range for New York: 178,000.00 - 284,000.00 USD Annual
Total Base Pay Range for Purchase: 170,000.00 - 273,000. 00 USD Annual

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.

Client-provided location(s): Harrison, NY, USA
Job ID: Mastercard-22331_R-236163-dc11eb06d3188f41a7b12b9fe01f2132
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Some Meals Provided
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program