Job Description
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
Vice President Specialist Sales
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.
Overview - About Ethoca
At Ethoca you can join a team of top business and technology innovators who are transforming the industry. We are changing the payments landscape and reinventing the way global merchants and issuers collaborate through real-time data exchange to create efficiencies and elevate consumer experiences. Our relentless customer focus is what makes us a multi award-winning business.
We believe that when people come together it unlocks potential.
Our collaborative environment enables our teams to deliver and develop solutions that provide safety security and convenience for our customers. Ethoca is a place where risk-takers thrive change makers excel and innovators shape a better tomorrow. Innovation requires taking thoughtful risks and moving with speed and agility so that's what we do.
Ethoca a Mastercard company is seeking a VP Issuer Specialty Sales North America. The objective of this position is to drive the sales of Ethoca products and services to top-tier issuers in North America while working closely with Mastercard Account Managers and the Services Business Development team to accelerate market penetration strengthen customer relationships and deliver revenue growth.
The Role
Ethoca is viewed as an extremely successful "Gold Standard" Mastercard acquisition and integration. To support our continued scaling growth and success we are seeking a senior sales leader to broaden market penetration of Ethoca solutions with top-tier issuers digital banks and fintechs across North America.
In alignment with Mastercard Account Managers and the Services Business Development team this role is responsible for identifying business opportunities advancing strategic issuer relationships and achieving sales objectives for Ethoca's products and services in the region.
The successful candidate will utilize a consultative sales approach and maintain the flexibility to adapt solutions and value propositions to meet both technical and business buyer needs creating long-term trusted relationships and driving measurable commercial results.
This role requires operating effectively within a matrixed organization leveraging the full breadth of Mastercard's account relationship model and partnering closely with internal product technology account management and business development teams to accelerate sales support implementations and optimize client outcomes.
The VP will also serve as an ambassador for Ethoca at industry events and executive client engagements positioning Mastercard as a strategic business partner thought leader and trusted advisor. Location is flexible within the United States with travel required to support business needs.
All About You
- Proven experience selling complex recurring-fee SaaS or network-based solutions to financial institutions with a strong preference for experience working with card issuers and a solid understanding of issuer business models and digital banking channels.
- Strong knowledge of the payments ecosystem including fintechs digital disruption disputes and chargebacks fraud and risk management and the evolving needs of issuers and their customers.
- Demonstrated success leading complex sales initiatives managing senior client relationships and navigating large cross-functional organizations to gain adoption accelerate decisions and deliver commercial outcomes.
- Ability to operate in a collaborative matrixed environment and partner effectively with account management product technology and business development teams to drive results.
- Strong executive presence with excellent communication presentation negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to position Mastercard and Ethoca credibly with senior stakeholders.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial and results-oriented environment while balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- Track record of building trusted client relationships identifying growth opportunities and driving revenue in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support client engagement internal collaboration and business development activities across North America.
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: $235000 - $375000 USD
Arlington Virginia: $235000 - $375000 USD
Boston Massachusetts: $235000 - $375000 USD
Chicago Illinois: $204000 - $326000 USD
Miami Florida: $204000 - $326000 USD
Remote - Florida: $204000 - $326000 USD
Remote - New York: $204000 - $326000 USD
San Francisco California: $245000 - $391000 USD
Job Posting Window
Posting windows may change based on the volume of applications received and business necessity. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously.
Skills Required
- Proven experience selling complex recurring-fee SaaS or network-based solutions to financial institutions
- Experience working with card issuers
- Solid understanding of issuer business models and digital banking channels
- Strong knowledge of the payments ecosystem including disputes chargebacks fraud and risk management
- Demonstrated success leading complex sales initiatives and managing senior client relationships
- Ability to operate in a matrixed organization and partner with account management product technology and business development teams
- Strong executive presence with excellent communication presentation negotiation and influencing skills
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial and results-oriented environment
- Track record of building trusted client relationships and driving revenue through partnership with internal and external stakeholders
- Willingness to travel as needed to support client engagement and business development across North America
What the Team is Saying


Mastercard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Retirement Support—A 10% company retirement match (401k or equivalent) is explicitly highlighted in company materials. This level of employer contribution stands out as a core strength of the package.
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—A global minimum of 16 weeks fully paid new‑parent leave and generous U.S. PTO (vacation personal days holidays sick time and bereavement) are clearly spelled out. These provisions indicate broad time‑off coverage across life events.
- Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits—Hybrid work a four‑week “work from elsewhere” option meeting‑free well‑being days five paid volunteer days mental‑health resources and fitness reimbursement/on‑site gyms are emphasized. Together they reflect a holistic approach to flexibility and wellbeing.
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What We Do
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers we’re building a resilient 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.
Why Work With Us
We live the Mastercard Way: creating value in the communities we touch growing together through the opportunities we see and moving fast to innovate and scale. Our collaborative culture and our passionate people are the key to what we do driving meaningful change as one team and connecting everyone to priceless possibilities.
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