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$164,000 – $283,000
Listed on Mastercard’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This Chief of Staff role partners with Commercial Engineering leadership to drive strategic execution across a fast-growing payments business unit, balancing executive communication, cross-functional alignment, and operational problem-solving. It suits someone with prior Chief of Staff or strategic operations experience who can work independently, communicate clearly to senior executives, and navigate complex organizational challenges without direct authority.
Our summary, not Mastercard’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Chief of Staff, strategic operations, or senior business management experience supporting executives
- Independent work style and ability to manage competing priorities
- Exceptional written and verbal communication for C-suite and senior leadership audiences
- Strong analytical capability to translate operational and delivery data into actionable insights
- Comfort with ambiguity and ability to structure complex cross-functional problems
- Relationship building and stakeholder alignment without direct authority
Nice to have
- Background in financial services, payments, or technology organizations
- Familiarity with B2B, SME, or embedded finance technology and product environments