Mastercard · 2 months ago
VP, Cross-Border Payment Network Partnerships - Americas
Harrison, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$223K/yr - $357K/yrMastercard is a global leader in digital payments, striving to build a sustainable economy. The Regional Vice President of Cross-Border Payment Network Management for Americas will lead the transformation of cross-border payments, focusing on strategic network expansion and operational excellence to enhance customer payment experiences.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyPayments
Responsibilities
Define, contribute-to and execute the Americas network plan in alignment with global priorities
Expand Mastercard’s payment corridors by onboarding new partners and enhancing existing relationships
Lead initiatives to improve transaction speed, cost-efficiency, and coverage (including pay-out methods and type of flows) across diverse markets
Build and manage relationships with banks, fintechs, payment processors, and regulators (where necessary)
Negotiate commercial agreements and service-level commitments that drive mutual value
Represent Mastercard in industry forums and regulatory discussions to advocate for innovation and interoperability
Work with network operations & CS team to ensure, SLAs high performance, resilience, and compliance from network partners are adhered to
Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Risk teams to resolve issues and implement enhancements
Monitor and optimize key metrics including transaction routing, FX efficiency, and settlement timelines
Ensure full compliance with regional regulatory frameworks and Mastercard’s internal policies
Partner with Legal and Compliance to manage licensing, audits, and regulatory reporting as needed
Proactively identify and mitigate network risks across markets
Lead and develop a high-performing regional team with a culture of innovation, accountability, and inclusion
Foster collaboration across regional geographies and functions to drive regional and global success
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience in payments, banking, or fintech, with a focus on cross-border transactions in Americas
Proven leadership in managing complex networks and partner ecosystems
Deep understanding of payment systems, FX, settlement, and Americas regulatory environments
Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Knowledge & Experience with real-time payments, or alternative payment rails
Strong analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making
Passion for driving financial inclusion and digital transformation
Benefits
Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
Flexible spending account and health savings account
Paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave)
80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire
10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
401k with a best-in-class company match
Deferred compensation for eligible roles
Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
Eligibility for tuition reimbursement
Company
Mastercard
Mastercard is a financial network that processes payments between banks and cardholders.
Founded in 1966
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-05-25IPO
Leadership Team
Michael Miebach
Chief Executive Officer
Ed McLaughlin
President & Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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2026-01-19
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