Director, Learning & Development at Mastercard

Purchase, New York, United States

Mastercard Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Technology, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven experience in leadership development, with emphasis on HiPo and enterprise-level talent
  • Strong strategic thinking, project management, and global program delivery skills
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and advise senior leaders across a matrixed organization
  • Experience aligning development with performance, potential, and succession planning
  • Skilled in managing external vendors and translating insights into program improvements
  • Excellent facilitation, communication, and storytelling skills across formats and audiences
  • Collaborative and results-driven, with a track record of delivering measurable talent impact
  • Passion for enabling leadership growth and shaping the future of the organization

Responsibilities

  • Align HiPo development with enterprise talent and succession strategies by partnering with business leaders, People Business Partners, and Talent Consultants
  • Serve as a strategic advisor on pipeline health, development readiness, and targeted talent interventions
  • Design and deliver growth-accelerating experiences for HiPos, including identification and assessments, sponsorship, coaching, and cohort-based learning experiences
  • Promote participation in HiPo programs by developing clear nomination criteria, engaging communication campaigns, and regionally tailored delivery strategies that make global development locally relevant
  • Expand development offerings to other strategic employee segments, including Aspiring People Leaders, Dual People Leaders, and Project Managers
  • Support the enterprise-wide learning strategy to build core professional skills for HiPo and other talents—such as communication, collaboration, and critical thinking—through scalable programs and tools
  • Implement outcome-based metrics to track individual progression, pipeline health, and business impact
  • Craft compelling, data-driven narratives to communicate program value to senior stakeholders
  • Stay current on industry trends and integrate best practices into program design and delivery

Skills

Leadership Development
Talent Strategy
Succession Planning
High Potential Identification
Coaching
Assessments
Stakeholder Engagement
Program Design
Business Acumen
Global Mindset

Mastercard

Facilitates secure digital payment transactions

About Mastercard

Mastercard operates in the payments industry, focusing on building an inclusive digital economy. The company connects individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses through secure data and networks. Mastercard facilitates transactions by charging fees to merchants and financial institutions for processing payments. It serves a wide range of clients across over 210 countries and territories, aiming to make transactions safe, simple, and accessible. The company leverages partnerships and technology to promote growth and sustainability. A key aspect of Mastercard's culture is its decency quotient (DQ), which guides its operations and interactions.

Harrison, New JerseyHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
$9MTotal Funding
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

New Parent Leave
Inclusive Family Building Benefit
Employee Family Resource Program
Bereavement Leave
Dependent Scholarship
Employee Assitance Fund
Business Resource Groups
Employee Recognition
Flexible Work
Tuition Assistance
Travel Assistance
Matching Charitable Gifts

Risks

Stablecoins challenge Mastercard's traditional model with lower fees and faster payments.
Biometrics adoption risks Mastercard losing market share if not integrated.
Debit card fee changes could impact Mastercard's revenue model significantly.

Differentiation

Mastercard leverages its global network to connect over 210 countries and territories.
The company focuses on secure, inclusive digital transactions for diverse clients.
Mastercard's decency quotient (DQ) drives its culture and operational strategies.

Upsides

Biometric technology adoption offers Mastercard new payment security and user experience opportunities.
Stablecoins' rise allows Mastercard to expand blockchain and cryptocurrency payment solutions.
Brick-and-mortar commerce resurgence boosts demand for Mastercard's innovative POS technologies.

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