Website Mastercard
For 50 years, we've been using our technology and expertise to make payments safer, simpler and smarter. Innovation is at the heart of Mastercard’s 50-year history. We take an innovative, value-driven approach to the solutions we create and services we offer, making transactions faster, easier, an… read mored more convenient and secure. One of the many ways in which we innovate is through our culture and people. We hire talented, inventive employees. We also encourage all employees to participate in efforts that cultivate innovation in local communities such as STEM programs. In addition, we showcase innovation through products such as MasterpassTM and tokenization to deliver value to consumers, merchants and banks alike. And, through outreach to developers and entrepreneurs, we are helping to facilitate improvements across the payments ecosystem that will generate future innovations. By underpinning innovation in everything we do, we are transforming the way people pay and get paid, helping businesses grow, improving the shopping experience and advancing financial inclusion around the world. 2nd Floor, 23 Melrose Boulevard Melrose Arch, Melrose North 2196 Johannesburg South Africa
Roles and Responsibilities
Client Impact
Lead complex client engagements across a range of industries and problem statements
Direct the development of strategies and programs for regional and global clients by leveraging data and technology solutions to unlock client value
Own senior client relationships from mid-level to C-suite to drive commercial success
Serve as a trusted client business advisor and generate enthusiasm for the Mastercard team and our recommendations
Team Collaboration & Culture
Guide team through complex problem solving to business-focused solutions and recommendations that drive client value
Motivate the project delivery team to produce superior quality deliverables, and create a collaborative and inclusive environment for all levels
Own relationship with internal Mastercard stakeholders including Product and Business Development to scope projects, create relevant solutions for clients, and build the firm’s intellectual capital
Lead on-the-job training, coaching, and mentorship to both direct and outside team members
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
Undergraduate degree with work experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business intelligence, business line management, or product management
Experience coaching and leading teams across large, strategic consulting engagements that involve structured problem solving and stakeholder management
Experience leading senior client relationships
Deep knowledge of business KPIs, financials, and organizational leadership
Ability to identify new business development opportunities, and experience leading proposal development and scoping of new opportunities
Experience generating new knowledge or creating innovative solutions for a firm
Logical, structured thinking, and affinity for numerical analysis
Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
Ability to lead multiple projects and clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to communicate effectively in English and the local office language (if applicable)
Eligibility to work in the country where you are applying, as well as apply for travel visas as required by travel needs
Preferred qualifications
Relevant industry expertise
MBA or master’s degree with relevant specialization (not required)
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