Director, Global Network Economics & Value Optimization

About the role

The Director, Global Network Economics & Value Optimization leads strategic economics initiatives across Mastercard's global network. This senior position partners with regional and product teams to develop data‑driven pricing, interchange, and revenue‑optimization models.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement predictive models, simulations, and profitability analyses to support pricing and interchange strategies.
• Collaborate with global and regional pricing teams to build advanced reporting, data visualizations, and analytical tools on large‑scale data sets.
• Translate stakeholder requirements into technical solutions, deliver high‑quality project outcomes, and conduct post‑implementation reviews.
• Mentor junior analysts, delegate work, and ensure timely delivery of analytical deliverables.

Required profile

• Strong intellectual curiosity and ability to apply data to solve complex business problems.
• Proven experience in data management, mining, modeling, and quantitative analysis within financial services or payments.
• Excellent communication skills to convey quantitative insights to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Required skills

• Advanced SQL (optimized queries on large data sets).
• Python, Scala, Hive, Impala, Spark.
• Cloudera Hadoop, Snowflake, Big Data technology stack.
• Data pipeline tools such as Alteryx, SSIS.
• Job scheduling tools like Apache Airflow, NIFI.
• Data visualization platforms: Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx.
• Experience with machine‑learning algorithms, predictive analytics, and optimization models.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary with potential annual bonus or commissions.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) match, paid parental leave, vacation, and fitness reimbursement.