Director, Innovation Services Business Development

Director, Innovation Services Business Development Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Director, Innovation Services Business Development 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 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. Mastercard Services Team Mastercard Services team is a key differentiator for Mastercard, providing the cutting‑edge services that help our customers grow. Focused on thinking big and scaling fast around the globe, this agile team is responsible for end‑to‑end solutions for a diverse global customer base. We combine traditional management consulting with our rich data assets and in‑house technology to provide our clients with powerful strategic insights and recommendations. Centered on data‑driven technologies and innovation, these services include consulting, loyalty and marketing programs, test‑and‑learn business experimentation, and data‑driven information and risk management services. While specialising in the payments industry, Mastercard Data & Services also works closely with major retailers, airlines, and other enterprises, leveraging data and insights garnered from within and beyond its network. Responsibilities This is a Business Development role within the Services Incubator team. This role is responsible for driving innovation business development initiatives and consulting services to support strategic growth objectives as part of the services incubator team. The position involves identifying opportunities, building relationships with key stakeholders, and delivering tailored solutions to meet client needs. It requires expertise in analysing market trends, developing actionable strategies, and collaborating across teams to ensure successful implementation. The role also emphasizes fostering innovation and maintaining a client‑focused approach to achieve organisational goals. Key responsibilities include: Responsible for business development and ongoing account ownership for Innovation and Incubator Services for Financial Institutions with direct revenue and sales responsibilities Responsible for driving coordination within Sales, Marketing, Solutions, and Product teams across D&S business lines and value propositions, focused on the above Will serve as the face of Mastercard D&S to senior‑level client stakeholders, including c‑suite Will partner with Travel segment leads of MA Market Development to develop a plan for services to support their strategic imperatives Will work closely with delivery teams for an effective joint go‑to‑market and to ensure best‑in‑class value delivery All About You Strong understanding of innovation across FI including different ecosystem players, latest trends, new innovative products and solutions, etc. Strong commercial drive with ability to build and monetise senior client relationships based on empathy, thought leadership and subject‑matter expertise Strong networker across relevant stakeholder base with the ability to listen, build common ground and influence in order to effectively advance business opportunities and generate revenue Strong communication and persuasion skills, both written and oral. Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders across markets and divisions. A proven attitude for learning technical terms and developing an understanding of complex technical products. High level of energy, drive, enthusiasm, initiative, and commitment. Preferably also with strong consulting and / or data‑driven solution‑selling background Bachelor’s degree minimum / MBA preferred Corporate Security Responsibility 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr