below marketmost similar roles pay hereabove market
This role pays more than
55%
of similar roles. Most pay
$196,875–$276,107
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$242k
versus about
$236k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Mastercard
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry, processing transactions between financial institutions and merchants using its extensive network of credit, debit, and prepaid card products. Industry: Payments Technology & Financial Services
Mastercard currently has
150 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$122,000–$207,000
across 142 roles with salary data.
JOB TITLE: Director, AI & Data Strategy
The Director, AI & Data Strategy serves as a subject-matter expert responsible for advancing the organization's thinking, frameworks, and practices regarding artificial intelligence and data strategy. This role involves leading pioneering research, evaluating emerging developments, and providing forward-looking guidance on business, regulatory, ethical, and societal implications. Key responsibilities include championing the responsible incorporation of generative AI, agentic AI, and advanced analytics into core products and decision-making frameworks. The position requires collaborating across legal, privacy, compliance, and technology teams to embed responsible AI practices into operational workflows. Essential skills include deep knowledge of machine learning, data foundations, and model risk. The role solves the complex challenge of balancing rapid technological innovation with necessary governance, transparency, and fairness within a highly regulated global financial services environment.
Strong understanding of privacy, security, transparency, fairness, accountability, data rights, and model risk.
Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, engineering, technology, public policy, law, ethics, business, or equivalent practical experience.
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