Senior Vice President, Network Management

Mastercard

. Lead and optimize Mastercard Move’s global cross-border receive-side network .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and optimizing global cross-border payment networks, with a strong focus on network partnerships, compliance, and performance management. Proven ability to drive growth and innovation while managing complex relationships across financial institutions and regulatory environments.

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Leadership Experience in PaymentsNetwork Partnerships ExpertiseCommercial Acumen in Strategic NegotiationsInformation Security ResponsibilityTrack Record of Driving Growth and Resilience

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Hard Skills

Network Strategy DevelopmentPerformance OptimizationCross-Border Payments ManagementSettlement Models ExpertiseKPI EstablishmentGovernance ReportingDirect-to-Scheme ConnectivityPartner Ecosystem ExpansionOperational ResiliencyComplex Partnership Negotiation

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceInfluencing Across Global MatrixTeam DevelopmentRelationship ManagementLeading Through Complexity

Industry Keywords

FintechBankingCorrespondent BankingRegulated Financial EcosystemsLiquidity ManagementMarket ExpansionComplianceSecurity PoliciesCross-Border ServicesSettlement Banks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and optimize Mastercard Move’s global cross-border receive-side network
Own network strategy, development, and performance across partners, financial institutions, payment providers, and settlement banks
Manage, develop, and expand the global network partner ecosystem
Build and execute direct-to-Scheme connectivity
Drive network reach, resiliency, economics, and competitive positioning across corridors and markets
Lead commercial negotiations and relationship management with strategic network partners and settlement banks
Partner with Treasury on settlement bank relationships, liquidity, settlement, and operational resiliency
Expand network coverage, improve partner performance, and reduce costs
Drive Send issuer-side enablement with regional teams
Establish network performance standards, KPIs, governance, and reporting
Partner with Product, Engineering, and Commercialization on corridor launches, product enhancements, and market expansion
Serve as executive owner for network-related relationships across Treasury, Legal, Compliance, Regulatory, and Mastercard Transaction Services
Ensure global regulatory, market, and security compliance
Represent Mastercard in executive-level discussions with partners, customers, and industry stakeholders
Lead and develop a high-performing global organization
Report to the EVP, Cross Border Services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant leadership experience in payments, banking, fintech, cross-border payments, or account-to-account networks
Expertise in network partnerships, settlement models, correspondent banking, and regulated financial ecosystems
Proven success building, managing, and optimizing large-scale partner networks across multiple geographies
Strong commercial acumen, including experience negotiating complex strategic partnerships
Executive presence and credibility with senior leaders at banks, fintechs, payment providers, and financial institutions
Ability to lead through complexity, influence across a global matrix, and develop high-performing distributed teams
Track record of driving growth, resilience, innovation, and transformation in complex global businesses
Responsibility for information security, including abiding by security policies, maintaining confidentiality and integrity, reporting suspected violations or breaches, and completing mandatory security training