Manager, Corporate Development

Mastercard is hiring a Manager, Corporate Development in New York, United States. Level rates it ; you can apply on Mastercard.

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Manage mergers, acquisitions, and equity investments globally by performing valuation, financial modeling, and due diligence.

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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

Manager, Corporate Development

Job Title
Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions

Overview
Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions is an integral part of the team that leads all M&A and investment activity globally. The qualified candidate will be a member of a small and highly visible team partnering with business units to evaluate and execute new equity investments and acquisitions in support of Mastercard’s global growth strategy. The position is based in Purchase, NY and New York City.

Role
• Research industry to identify investment and acquisition opportunities across geographies to support Mastercard’s growth strategy
• Collaborate with global business units and regions to assess strategic fit of potential M&A targets
• Provide support for all phases of a robust acquisition process (identification of targets, valuation, due diligence, integration planning, etc.)
• Create business cases and valuation models for acquisitions and equity investments
• Coordinate internal and external resources involved in deal execution
• Assist with creating and populating acquisition deliverables such as presentations to senior executives and Board of Directors, deal closing approvals, etc.
• Support senior M&A professionals in all other aspects of deal execution

All About You
• Bachelor’s Degree + MBA (preferred)
• Prior M&A, Investment Banking, Corporate Development or Transaction Advisory experience required
• Strong analytical skills including financial modeling, accounting and valuation experience required
• Solid understanding of financial concepts such as DCF, NPV, IRR, etc.
• Detail oriented with excellent communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of payments, technology, financial services or related areas a plus

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 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

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: $137,000 - $218,000 USD

How we rate this

Manager, Corporate Development at Mastercard rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Manager, Corporate Development is an open job at Mastercard.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Purchase, New York.
The job was posted on September 17, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Mastercard. Apply on Mastercard

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