Chief of Staff, Chief AI & Data Officer

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

Chief of Staff, Chief AI & Data Officer

Overview


Mastercard’s AI & Data organization is seeking a strategic, high-impact Chief of Staff to partner directly with the Chief AI & Data Officer and the senior leadership team. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, strategic alignment, and cross-functional execution across a dynamic and rapidly evolving technology landscape. The AI & Data organization encompasses the full spectrum of data infrastructure, analytical platforms, AI capabilities, and engineering teams supporting Mastercard’s Services product portfolio.








Key Responsibilities


Strategic Partner to the Chief AI & Data Officer: Act as a trusted advisor, thought partner, and operational leader to the Chief AI & Data Officer, helping shape and execute the organization’s vision and priorities.


Drive Exceptional Execution Across the AI & Data Team: Understand and track priorities, ensure items are addressed, and identify areas where the team could be operating more effectively and efficiently


Operational Excellence & Decision Enablement: Lead rhythm-of-business activities including QOR, earnings preparation, and strategic reviews. Synthesize insights, identify risks and opportunities, and enable data-driven decision-making.


Executive Team Coordination: Orchestrate leadership offsites, weekly directs, and cross-functional forums to foster alignment, accountability, and collaboration. Drive follow-through on strategic initiatives and ensure visibility of progress.


Enterprise Alignment & Influence: Collaborate across Mastercard’s ecosystem—including Core Products, Commercial, New Payment Flows, Finance, People & Culture, Legal, Marketing, and MA Technology —to ensure AI & Data initiatives are aligned with broader enterprise goals.


Executive Communications & Narrative Development: Craft compelling internal and external narratives, executive presentations, and strategic messaging for audiences ranging from the Board to global teams. Drive clarity and engagement through Quarterly Business Reviews, governance forums, newsletters, and leadership communications.


Employee Engagement & Culture Stewardship: Champion employee experience through All Hands meetings, community engagement, and other cultural initiatives in partnership with People & Culture.


Program Leadership: Lead and manage high-impact, cross-functional programs and initiatives. Navigate ambiguity, solve complex problems, and deliver outcomes that move the business forward.


Confidential Advisor: Handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity. Anticipate organizational dynamics and proactively address challenges with tact and insight.








About You


Experience as an Operational Leader: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Prior Chief of Staff role is a plus.


Executive Presence & Influence: Proven ability to operate at the highest levels of the organization, influencing senior stakeholders and driving strategic outcomes.


Strategic Communicator: Exceptional writing and storytelling skills; adept at translating complex strategies into clear, compelling narratives.


Analytical & Insightful: Strong business acumen and analytical skills; able to distill data into actionable insights and recommendations.


Trusted Partner: Demonstrated ability to build trust, manage confidential information, and navigate sensitive organizational dynamics.


Agile & Adaptive: Comfortable with ambiguity and change; thrives in dynamic environments and brings creativity to problem-solving.


Relationship Builder: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams and functions.

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. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

Pay Ranges

Purchase, New York: $192,000 - $307,000 USD

New York City, New York: $200,000 - $320,000 USD