Vice President –Lead Economic Data Science Strategy/Technical Architecture

MasterCard

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Title And Summary

Vice President –Lead Economic Data Science Strategy/Technical Architecture

Overview

• the Mastercard Economics Institute’s mission is to drive macroeconomic thought leadership in support of Mastercard’s efforts to build a more inclusive and sustainable digital economy
• the Economics Institute was launched in 2020 to analyze macroeconomic trends through the lens of the consumer to deliver tailored and actionable insights on economic issues for key customers, partners and policymakers
• in addition to global and regional macro-economic trends, the institute also produces thematic research on economic trends and enables product and services revenue – including the economics consulting practice
• the institute constitutes a team of economists and data scientists that utilize & synthesize data sets both from within Mastercard and beyond to bring powerful insights to life
• the institute delivers tailored 1:1 presentations, participates in key industry forums, and contributes to global thought leadership via thematic papers, organizing events and participating in media

About The Role

We are looking for a leader who will focus on directing and coordinating with data scientists/ quantitative economists on the strategy and technical architecture that pulls together our research, our strategy and our outputs. This individual will report to the Chief Economist and have the following responsibilities:

• lead data science strategy and draw the connections between our core strategies, commercialization and our development efforts
• lead roadmap planning for applications, systems, and software-development to enable delivery on both strategic and commercial priorities
• collaborate with business/product owners to develop and deliver on new services to address market, customer, and product needs
• understand how to develop a business case to evaluate optimal commercial opportunities, given the key priorities for the group
• lead the strategic management of the Data Science function and acts as the highest authority on high-level and complex decisions within the function
• engaged member of the Mastercard Economics Institute leadership team as the representative voice for data science, development and technology
• lead the team to stay at the forefront of technology and innovation
• ensure effective collaboration, communication, socialization and execution to drive the creation and implementation of a comprehensive strategy and roadmap.
• benchmark and drive data science productivity, quality, and technology policy compliance in the areas of ownership
• continuously engage and improve teams’ performance by conducting recurring meetings, knowing your people, managing career development, and understanding who is at risk
• provide and facilitate timely feedback, coaching in the moment, and mentoring for staff at all levels
• understand and optimize budgets, forecasting, and cost allocation while delivering on business needs
• set the vision for an environment of ingenuity and creativity and acts as a role model for others in challenging the status quo to encourage innovation

About You

• strong collaborator working across cross functional teams within the institute and the broader mastercard teams
• familiar with the field of global economics consulting and data products
• manage complex projects and timelines effectively and handle evolving situations fluidly
• must have working knowledge of data science, data architecture and optimal tech stack given security constraints
• understand different coding approaches in SQL, R, Python, Tableau and other analytical tools
• coding experience in SQL, R, Python, and other lower-level languages a plus
• experience in organizational change management/operational excellence
• openness to new ideas, approaches, challenges and environments

In the US, Mastercard is an inclusive Equal Employment 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. If you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com 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

Responsibilities

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.

Pay Ranges

Purchase, New York: $215,000 - $334,000 USD

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