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Title and Summary

Director, Alternative Payment Methods LAC, Business Development

Overview:
As the Director of Alternative Payment Methods (APM) in LAC, Business Development, you will be instrumental in executing Mastercard’s strategy across Latin America. You will identify and capitalize on opportunities in emerging payment flows such as RTP networks, digital wallets, and other non-traditional rails. Working closely with the Vice President of APM for LAC, cross-functional teams and country managers, you will help expand Mastercard’s footprint in areas where APMs are transforming the payments landscape.

This role is focused on driving Mastercard’s growth in new flows and customer segments by supporting the development of strategic partnerships and delivering innovative solutions that align with market needs.

Role:
•\tPartner with local market teams to assess customer needs and identify growth opportunities.
•\tLead the development and execution of go-to-market strategies tailored to regional dynamics.
•\tBuild and nurture relationships with key APM players across Latin America.
•\tConduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions.
•\tDevelop business cases and support budget planning for APM initiatives.
•\tCollaborate with internal teams (Product, Engineering, Services) to deliver innovative solutions.
•\tDrive execution of strategic roadmaps and ensure timely delivery of initiatives.
•\tMonitor performance metrics and report progress to senior leadership.
•\tMaintain accurate Salesforce records and ensure data integrity.
•\tFoster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and high performance.

All About You:
You are a bold, visionary leader with a passion for innovation in payments. You thrive in dynamic environments and bring a strategic mindset to every challenge. You are:
•\tDeeply knowledgeable about Latin America’s payments ecosystem and consumer trends.
•\tA skilled relationship builder with experience across diverse markets and customer segments.
•\tA strategic thinker with strong business acumen and financial expertise.
•\tAn effective communicator who can influence and inspire across all levels.
•\tAgile and adaptable, with exceptional time management and prioritization skills.
•\tCapable of managing ambiguity, driving clarity and momentum in complex, uncertain environments.
•\tFluent in English; Spanish and/or Portuguese highly desirable.
•\tFamiliar with Mastercard’s solutions and organizational structure (preferred).

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

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.