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Mastercard Manager, Strategy and Analytics in Beşiktaş, Turkey
Our Purpose
We work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a culture of inclusion (https://www.mastercard.us/en-us/vision/who-we-are/diversity-inclusion.html) for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.
Title and Summary
Manager, Strategy and Analytics
Job Title: Manager, Strategy and Analytics, EEMEA
About Mastercard
Mastercard is a global leader in the payments industry, driving an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere. Through secure data, cutting-edge technology, and innovation, we empower individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses to realize their full potential. Our mission is to make transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible.
At the core of our company culture is our Decency Quotient (DQ)—the belief that everything we do should reflect our values of inclusivity, respect, and integrity. Operating in over 210 countries and territories, Mastercard is committed to building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless opportunities for all.
Position Overview
As part of the EEMEA's Business Excellence function, reporting to the VP of Strategy, Analytics, and M&A, the Manager, Strategy and Analytics plays a critical role in shaping and executing data-driven strategies to drive growth across product lines, markets, and customer segments. This role is responsible for identifying market trends, enhancing competitive positioning, and using analytics to drive continuous commercial performance improvement.
Role Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Execution: Lead the development and execution of comprehensive strategies across key EEMEA markets by leveraging data-driven insights to influence Mastercard’s commercial agenda and regional growth targets.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Develop and enhance regional analytics dashboards and Business Intelligence tools, providing actionable data that enables senior leadership to make informed, performance-enhancing business decisions.
Quantitative & Qualitative Insights: Synthesize data from multiple primary and secondary sources to deliver clear, strategic insights that inform product innovation, market entry strategies, and competitive positioning.
Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior stakeholders across business units to identify growth opportunities and drive key initiatives, ensuring alignment with Mastercard’s overarching strategic objectives.
Ad-Hoc Reporting & Analysis: Provide tailored analytics and reports to meet specific business needs, ensuring insights are delivered in an easily digestible and impactful format for senior decision-makers.
Executive-Level Interaction: Regularly engage with senior leadership across EEMEA to present key strategic initiatives, market trends, and analytical insights that directly support Mastercard’s business objectives.
Key Skills and Experience
Strategic Consulting & Market Analysis: Proven experience in a top-tier strategy consulting firm or corporate strategy/analytics function
Slide Deck Creation & Storytelling: Expertise in creating high-impact slide decks that distill complex strategies and data insights into compelling narratives for executive audiences. Strong proficiency in developing slide decks that communicate strategic recommendations effectively.
Advanced Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel, including modeling and data manipulation. Experience with tools like Alteryx and Tableau is a strong advantage.
Clear Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate data-driven insights into strategic actions for senior stakeholders.
Innovative Problem-Solving: A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to identify new opportunities for growth and optimization in a fast-paced environment.
Project Management Expertise: Strong track record of managing multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
Business Acumen & Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to build strong, cross-functional partnerships and align analytics with broader business goals.
Agility & Execution: High sense of urgency and adaptability in navigating complex, fast-moving business environments, ensuring swift and effective decision-making.
Why Mastercard?
At Mastercard, you’ll be part of a dynamic, collaborative team that is shaping the future of payments technology and driving economic empowerment across the globe. Join us and make an impact on a global scale.
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.