Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions

About the role

The Manager, Strategic Investments is an integral member of the team driving all phases sourcing, executing and overseeing strategic investments at Mastercard. The qualified candidate will be a member of a highly visible team and responsible for driving investment efforts in the Start Path fund, while also assisting with broader strategic investments, and portfolio management. The position reports to VP, Mergers and Acquisitions (Minority Investments).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end Start Path investment process: including but not limited to business case development, cross-functional diligence, and negotiating transaction terms with founders
• Evaluate strategic fit of prospective investments against Mastercard's priorities, including asset enhancement, ecosystem reach, and engagement expansion
• Prepare executive level materials for Investment Committee and senior leadership, including investment memos, strategic rationales, and risk/mitigant frameworks
• Manage the Start Path investment portfolio: (i) point of contact for founders, internal stakeholders, and executive sponsors, (ii) performance and milestone tracking
• Provide support for on-going management, valuation and monitoring of broader strategic investment portfolio outside of Start Path, including regular reporting to senior executives and Board of Directors

Qualifications

• Must have intellectual curiosity with a desire to learn while bringing a new perspective to the table
• Strong analytical skills including financial modeling, accounting and valuation experience
• Solid understanding of financial concepts such as DCF, NPV, IRR, etc.
• Familiarity with financial technology and payments industry preferred
• Detail oriented with excellent communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Capable of multi-tasking in a fast paced environment
• Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, or strategic finance role (preferred)
• Bachelors Degree

Pay

Purchase, New York: $137,000 - $218,000 USD