Director, Global Network Economics & Value Optimization

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On-site
Location
Purchase, NY
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$177,000–$284,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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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

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TL;DR · Director, Global Network Economics & Value Optimization

The Director, Global Network Economics & Value Optimization leads the Global Network Economics and Value Optimization team to execute strategic economics changes aligned with product and market strategies. This role involves analyzing market trends, developing new economic models, and collaborating with regional pricing teams to maximize revenue and profitability. Key responsibilities include building scalable analytical solutions, performing simulations, creating predictive models, and developing advanced reporting capabilities for large data volumes. The position requires expertise in SQL, Python, Scala, Hive, Impala, Spark, and Snowflake, alongside experience with Cloudera Hadoop, Microsoft BI Stack, and Alteryx. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in data pipeline creation using Apache Airflow or NIFI. The work focuses on solving complex business questions regarding pricing and interchange strategies within the payments and financial institution domain.

What you'll do

  • Develop data-driven analytical solutions to support pricing and interchange strategies.
  • Perform simulations, create predictive models, and conduct profitability analyses.
  • Architect and maintain advanced reporting and data visualization capabilities for large datasets.
  • Translate stakeholder needs into technical analyses and present findings to clients.
  • Derive insights from extracted data to solve critical business questions and market trends.
  • Delegate and review work for junior colleagues while providing ongoing technical mentorship.
  • Manage project lifecycles to deliver high-quality tools within agreed timelines and budgets.

What we're looking for

  • Prior experience in data management, data mining, data analytics, data modeling, reporting, data product development, and quantitative analysis.
  • Advanced SQL skills with the ability to write optimized queries for large data sets.
  • Experience with platforms including Cloudera Hadoop, Big data technology stack, SQL Server, Microsoft BI Stack, Cloud, and Snowflake.
  • Experience with Python, Scala, Hive, Impala, Spark, and Cloud technologies.
  • Experience in data pipeline creation via tools such as Alteryx or SSIS.
  • Advanced knowledge of job scheduling tools such as Apache Airflow or NIFI.
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, and/or Power BI.
  • Experience with machine learning algorithms, predictive analytics, optimization models, and leveraging APIs (preferred).
  • Experience in Financial Institution or Payments (preferred).

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