Vice President, Product Management - Open Finance Strategy

Mastercard is a global leader in digital payments, empowering economies and individuals worldwide. The Vice President of Product Management for Open Finance Strategy will own and drive Mastercard's Open Finance strategy, focusing on scaling revenue and enhancing ecosystem partnerships while ensuring a comprehensive and competitive product portfolio. This role requires strategic vision and leadership to guide the Open Finance ecosystem in alignment with technological advancements and market opportunities.

Responsibilities

Drive high-impact Open Finance strategic initiatives from conceptualization and problem structuring through to delivering actionable recommendations based on rigorous analysis and research

Develop and articulate compelling strategic narratives for Open Finance, crafting impactful presentations and memos to inform and influence senior executives across Mastercard

Proactively identify and analyze critical industry shifts and competitive dynamics — including in A2A payments, data sharing regulation, and embedded finance — translating insights into strategic implications and opportunities for Mastercard's Open Finance division

Partner with and advise product owners across the business, guiding strategic insight generation, robust business case development, and the identification of new growth avenues to accelerate their objectives

Originate and champion innovative growth strategies for Open Finance, leveraging deep market understanding and competitive intelligence to define new pathways for expansion across key geographies and verticals

Provide strategic oversight for key operational functions, including quarterly business reviews, KPI framework development, planning processes, and proactive risk management

Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of high performance, strategic thinking, and continuous learning within the team

Benefits

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

Company

Digital payments network for consumers, businesses, and governments

Purchase, New York, USA

http://www.mastercard.com/

Founded in 1966

10001+ employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; MBA and/or advanced degree from a top-tier program preferred

Deep knowledge of Open Finance, open banking, and/or financial services required; familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., PSD2, CDR, Section 1033) strongly preferred

Significant professional experience across strategy consulting and/or internal strategy roles, with proven project or workstream leadership experience

Exemplary analytical and problem-solving skills and business acumen; seasoned in identifying the most critical aspects of a problem and handling ambiguity

Demonstrated ability to lead company-wide, complex projects from start to finish, effectively driving forward project plans and leveraging stakeholder management and influencing skills

Experience managing a team, and influencing teammates towards an objective

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to develop high-quality presentations and memos independently

Ability to structure ambiguous problems and break down complex asks into tangible steps

Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization

Experience leading cross-functional teams and projects to deliver optimal outcomes

Strong collaborator and listener; able to navigate a matrixed organization and reporting structure with ease

Strong aptitude for modeling and applying quantitative analytical approaches

Required skills

Open Finance, Open Banking, Financial Services, Regulatory Frameworks - PSD2, Regulatory Frameworks - CDR, Regulatory Frameworks - Section 1033, Strategy Consulting, Quantitative Analysis, Business Case Development, KPI Framework Development, Analytical skills, Stakeholder management, Influencing skills, Listening skills

Preferred skills

Strategic thinking