Current Job Vacancies at MasterCard, 30th July, 2018

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Mastercard - We are the global technology company behind the world’s fastest payments processing network. We are a vehicle for commerce, a connection to financial systems for the previously excluded, a technology innovation lab, and the home of Priceless®. We ensure every employee has the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and to change lives. We believe as our company grows, so should you. We believe in connecting everyone to endless, priceless possibilities. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Communications Manager - Sub Saharan Africa Location: Lagos, Nigeria Overview

Communications generalists responsible for executing divisional and country specific communication plans in Sub Saharan Africa with internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

Leads execution of strategies related to external, internal, public affairs and regulatory communications for Sub Saharan Africa division consisting of 33 markets in total and 9 markets as priority
Leads the creation of communication materials for internal and external audiences (e.g. customers, regulators, merchants, media, employees and sales force) and implements communication activities within the division or individual priority countries
Works collaboratively with Middle East and Africa Regional Communications and Worldwide Communications team to implement online communications and work collaboration tools
Ability to determine the right media mix to use in support of planned product/service launches and corporate announcements
Leads implementation of internal and external communications related to philanthropic programs to increase awareness and drive employee engagement
Networks with stakeholders (e.g. communication departments of banks, merchants, mobile operators, media partners, community leaders and governments)
Serves as a trusted counselor on issues related to communications, executive briefings materials and developing messages/communications training
Leads projects with agencies and consultants to develop communications plans, materials and events, on a day-to-day basis.

Experiences

Demonstrated experience and success in delivering and assisting in the development of local Communications programs
Demonstrated success in leveraging knowledge of industry to create differentiated communications content for multiple channels
Experience supporting senior leaders representing company at high profile business conferences and speaking engagements
Knowledge of Sub Saharan Africa key markets, their culture, media and business environment in general.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply Job Title: Account Manager - West Africa Location: Lagos Responsibilities The job holder will carry out responsibilities detailed below in the assigned location within West Africa markets:

Work with virtual team of MC subject matter experts to strategically articulate value propositions to close new business opportunities
Develop financial modeling and business cases for identified opportunities
Execute and manage the customer contract agreement process, ensuring global linkage of resources and information sharing
Be the responsible “face of MasterCard” to the prospect/customer through high level interactions with key stakeholders such as senior bank executives, country regulatory contacts, representatives of marketing and card vendors as well as third party processing companies.
Develop sales pipeline leveraging all available resources in coordination with the product development and account management teams
Work with Customer Account Managers and Country Managers to identify opportunities to sell new products to existing customers
Participate in high-level, interactive conversations with key decision makers around new or emerging product opportunities
Analyze customers’ existing business through profitability modeling, financial forecasting and competitive analysis and recommend opportunities for additional revenue
Develop long-term growth strategies to optimize mutual profitability across debit and credit business lines

Major Accountabilities

The individual will be responsible for developing a dedicated Issuance plan and strategy across the assigned location
In addition, the successful candidate must have a sound knowledge of the payments industry P&L and how to maximize revenue through an effective issuance strategy.
The individual will support in the development of the allocated location’s Interchange strategies, in collaboration with all regional cross functional teams
The successful candidate will be required to support in the assigned location's Regulatory dialogue and support Country Management, on all matters relating to national and regional interests.
This individual is the 'Go To' person for Business Development across the assigned location within West Africa ensuring alignment between the location’s 'go-to-market' approaches and the overall MEA Business Development strategy, taking into account the region's longer term strategic initiatives
Establish new partner / vendor/ enabler / joint venture integration with capabilities to sustain MasterCard's competitive advantage and tracking performance against key objectives
This individual will have responsibility for establishing and maintaining strong business relationships with Issuers, vendors, the banking industry and the regulators across the assigned location
Fundamental to accelerating the development of the business in the allocated location, is a backbone of strong issuance strategy in partnership with key Banks

Experience Required

Bachelor's Degree required, MBA preferred.
10+ years experience in the financial services and payments business
Budget preparation and management
Ability to work collaboratively
Solid solution development skills and effective working both independently and in a team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
Strong client management skills
Strong teamwork skills
Deep business development and marketing experience
Strong project management, problem solving, analytical and organizational experience
Experience in merchant acquiring, retailing and / or corporate transactional banking will be advantageous
Demonstrated experience in managing multiple stakeholders in a multicultural environment across multiple geographic locations
Excellent writing and presentation skills, extensive experience in communicating in international environment at senior management level
Strong negotiation and influencing skills
Organization and time management skills; ability to multi-task
Exceptional business judgment and strategic planning skills
Business Case development, including financial analytics