Director of Business Development at Mastercard specializing in strategic partnerships with top-tier China internet companies. Responsible for driving revenue growth, product innovation, and market expansion.
Responsibilities
Develop and own the global partnership strategy for your assigned portfolio of key accounts.
Identify and prioritize opportunities across co-branded products, core payment processing, new payment flows, data & analytics, and cybersecurity.
Cultivate and maintain strong C-level and executive relationships within the partner's organization globally.
Serve as the primary strategic contact and trusted advisor, ensuring Mastercard is top-of-mind for key initiatives.
Lead the end-to-end deal process, from initial ideation and structuring to negotiation, legal review, and signing.
Own the business case and P&L modelling for partnership opportunities.
Orchestrate and align internal Mastercard resources (Product, Engineering, Marketing, Legal, Compliance, Regional Market teams) to build compelling proposals and ensure seamless execution of partnership agreements.
Maintain a deep understanding of the competitive landscape, regulatory environment, and emerging trends in digital commerce, fintech, and payments to inform strategy and identify new white-space opportunities.
Be accountable for achieving and exceeding partnership-derived revenue targets, driving adoption, and identifying new monetization avenues.
Requirements
Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or corporate development, preferably within the payments, fintech, or technology sectors.
Proven Track Record: Demonstrable experience negotiating and closing complex, multi-million-dollar, strategic partnerships at a global scale. Experience with top-tier internet/tech companies is highly preferred.
Exceptional Communication Skills: Native or bilingual proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory
Strategic Mindset: Exceptional ability to think strategically, analyze market data, and translate insights into a compelling business strategy and actionable plans.
Executive Presence: Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to influence and build rapport with senior internal and external executives.
Leadership: Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to navigate a large matrixed organization and mobilize virtual teams across different regions and functions without direct authority.
Commercial Acumen: Strong financial and business modeling skills, with experience building business cases and managing P&L considerations.
Education: Bachelor's degree required. MBA or other advanced degree is strongly preferred.
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Job title
Director, Business Development, Digital Partnerships
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