Senior Analyst, Strategic Investments

About the role

The Senior Analyst, Strategic Investments will drive sourcing, execution and oversight of strategic investments for Mastercard, focusing on the Start Path fund and broader portfolio. This role reports to the VP of Mergers and Acquisitions (Minority Investments) and works closely with founders, internal stakeholders and senior leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the end‑to‑end investment process for the Start Path fund, including business case development, cross‑functional diligence and term negotiations.
• Evaluate strategic fit of prospective investments against Mastercard priorities such as asset enhancement, ecosystem reach and engagement expansion.
• Prepare executive‑level materials for the Investment Committee and senior leadership, including memos, strategic rationales and risk/mitigation frameworks.
• Manage the Start Path portfolio as primary point of contact for founders, internal stakeholders and executive sponsors, tracking performance and milestones.
• Support valuation, monitoring and reporting of the broader strategic investment portfolio to senior executives and the Board of Directors.

Required profile

• Strong intellectual curiosity and ability to bring fresh perspectives.
• Excellent analytical abilities with experience in financial modeling, accounting and valuation.
• Solid understanding of financial concepts such as DCF, NPV and IRR.
• Detail‑oriented communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment and manage time effectively.
• Experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate development or strategic finance (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Required skills

• Financial modeling
• Valuation
• DCF analysis
• NPV calculation
• IRR assessment
• Accounting fundamentals