Director, Open Banking Product Management

Director, Open Banking Product Management
Job Description – Director, Open Banking Product Management

OVERVIEW
The Global Open Banking and API team is responsible for developing and building the future of open banking and a developer-first approach that propels innovation with fintech and other partners, in support of realizing Mastercard’s multi-rail potential.
The Director, Open Banking Product Management will be responsible for supporting the development and refinement of our commercialization and strategic efforts to help increase market share and revenue by creating a sustained competitive advantage.
Do you enjoy working on complex business problems?
Are you adept at communicating complex ideas effectively?
Have you ever successfully influenced others on your strategic point of view?
Are you motivated by a dynamic, changing business environment and its opportunities and challenges?

ROLE
The Director will have a proven track record of working effectively in a team to drive to successful outcomes, exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills. More specifically, the candidate will work to:

Drive high-impact strategic initiatives for Open Banking, from conceptualization and problem structuring through to delivering actionable recommendations based on rigorous analysis and research.
Develop and articulate compelling strategic narratives, crafting impactful presentations and memos to inform and influence senior executives across Mastercard.
Proactively identify and analyze critical industry shifts and competitive dynamics, translating insights into strategic implications and opportunities for Mastercard's Open Banking division.
Partner with and advise product owners across the business, guiding strategic insight generation, robust business case development, and the identification of new growth avenues to accelerate their objectives.
Originate and champion innovative growth strategies for Open Banking, leveraging deep market understanding and competitive intelligence to define new pathways for expansion.
Provide strategic oversight for key operational functions, including quarterly business reviews, KPI framework development, planning processes, and proactive risk management.
Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of high performance, strategic thinking, and continuous learning within the team.