VP, Cross-Border Payment Network Partnerships - Americas

Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Title and Summary
VP, Cross-Border Payment Network Partnerships - Americas
Overview
At Mastercard, we connect and power an inclusive digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere. As Regional Vice President of Cross-Border Payment Network Management for Americas, you will be at the forefront of transforming cross-border payments across one of the most dynamic and diverse regions in the world. You will lead strategic network expansion, optimize network performance, and drive innovation to deliver seamless, secure, and scalable payment experiences for our customers.
Role
This leadership role is responsible for building and managing Mastercard's cross-border payment network across Americas. You will oversee partner relationships, regulatory engagement where necessary, and operational excellence to ensure Mastercard's network delivers unmatched value, reliability, and reach. You will collaborate across functions to shape the future of payments in the region.
Strategic Network Development• 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.
Partner & Ecosystem Engagement• 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.
Operational Excellence• 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.
Risk, Compliance & Regulatory Alignment• 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.
Leadership & Team Development• 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.
All About You• 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.
Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.
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.

In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: 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; and many more.
Pay Ranges
Purchase, New York: $223,000 - $357,000 USD