Director, Products and Solutions - Mastercard Payment Gateway at Mastercard

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FinTech, Payments, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Strong product management background with a proven track record of defining product strategies and launching new products in the eCommerce domain, gained through working with Tier 1 merchants, acquiring banks or Payment technology Providers
Excellent knowledge of merchant payment acceptance solutions and Omni-Channel payments across key merchant industries such as retail, transit and hospitality
Strong knowledge of merchant point of sale systems, payment terminal infrastructure and integration models required to build an end-to-end solution
Extensive experience working on product launches in multiple markets
Experience independently developing (incomplete in JD, but implied as relevant)
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
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines

Responsibilities

Drive commercialization of the MPGS solution within Southern Africa markets
Leverage knowledge of local market and regulation to develop go-to-market plans and identify new revenue or business development opportunities
Be the subject matter expert/business owner and champion product enhancements by building compelling business cases and required product development features
Use market knowledge to influence product strategy, product roadmaps and priorities
Build strong working relationships with partners and suppliers required to offer the MPGS proposition
Select and monitor a product's key performance metrics
Be responsible for in-market product financial performance
Work closely with Account Teams, Customer Delivery and Marketing to help define and drive execution of go-to-market strategies
Support business development through relevant customer meetings, RFP response support, and translate deal-specific needs into product requirements (where applicable)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product ManagementGo-to-Market StrategyBusiness DevelopmentProduct RoadmapsMarket AnalysisRegulatory KnowledgeKPI MonitoringFinancial PerformancePartner ManagementRFP SupportCommercializationPayment Gateway

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this role?

This is a full-time position.

Is this role remote or does it require working in a specific location?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key experiences are required for this position?

Candidates need a strong product management background with proven track record in defining strategies and launching eCommerce products, excellent knowledge of merchant payment acceptance and Omni-Channel payments, strong knowledge of POS systems and payment terminals, and extensive experience with product launches in multiple markets.

What is the company culture like at Mastercard?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Director role?

A strong candidate has a proven track record in product management for eCommerce payments, deep knowledge of merchant solutions and POS systems, and experience launching products across multiple markets, particularly with Tier 1 merchants, banks, or payment providers.

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