About the role
OVERVIEW:
• This is a global role instrumental in supporting the Strategy and Corporate Development Lead for Asia Pacific (AP) in developing, articulating and executing Mastercard's Strategy and Corporate Development initiatives alongside Senior Leadership and Regional and Global Product and Services teams to further Mastercard's strategic plans
• The candidate will support in identifying and analyzing potential investments, mergers, acquisitions and divestiture opportunities closely working with business and support functions and help in making recommendations on the potential impact of an opportunity on Mastercard's capabilities and products. The candidate will also bring strategic insight to the Mastercard AP business and help identify growth opportunities as necessary
THE ROLE:
• Perform supporting activities for investments, acquisitions, joint ventures and divestitures in AP and globally; build financial models and financial business cases in preparation for negotiations
• Assist with sector analysis to develop potential pipeline of transaction candidates based on capability gap, pain point or strategic priority identified by business which needs to be addressed through inorganic means
• Perform analysis to support strategic acquisitions and investments that support the global growth strategy; Build business case in collaboration with business teams
• Support all aspects of the investment / acquisition (M&A) processes including valuation, due diligence, and coordination with external parties like investment banks and legal advisors
• Perform analysis to help determine the financial impact and risks of potential acquisitions and investments
• Assist businesses in certain situations in their capability gap / opportunity analysis exercise
• Record, maintain and update deal database with quality input on a regular basis by tracking potential opportunities and organization action / response to them
• Prepare regular updates to AP Leadership team on pipeline
• Communicate with different areas of Mastercard to validate and coordinate market and product priorities at the regional and global level
• Support, coordinate and lead cross-functional and cross-regional teams with no direct reporting lines
• Role will be based in Singapore or India
About the company
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential.