Executive Assistant

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

The Executive Assistant will support multiple SVPs in Commercial New Payment Flows, based out of Mastercard's Purchase, NY, office. A creative professional with strong attention to detail, integrity and trust is desired. The role includes performing general administrative duties such as scheduling of meetings, complex travel arrangements, expense reporting, calendar management, and maintaining department records, among other core responsibilities. The incumbent will also work on projects supporting the team and contribute to the overall performance of the function.

Role

• Manage complex calendars, frequent domestic and international travel, and expense reporting for two SVPs. Balance competing priorities so both leaders feel equally supported.
• Act as a trusted partner who anticipates needs, tracks commitments and follow-ups, and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks.
• Proactively secure time and access for leaders with senior stakeholders, partners and customers, including meetings that are hard to land.
• Partner closely with the Chief of Staff to keep priorities, operating rhythms and leadership commitments aligned.
• Build strong working relationships with fellow Executive Assistants and leadership teams across the organization.
• Drive enablement across peer leaders and their teams. This includes coordinating org-wide communications, distribution lists and operating cadences.
• Prepare communications, reports and presentations. Help build AI-enabled and automated reporting that brings insights to leadership.
• Plan and run leadership meetings, offsites and external events from end to end, including industry conferences.
• Coordinate engagement with customers, industry partners and external thought leaders on behalf of the leadership team.
• Serve as liaison between the leaders and stakeholders inside and outside the company, handling confidential information with discretion.
• Support special projects and initiatives that move the organization forward.

All About You

• Experience supporting senior or executive-level leaders in a global, fast-paced corporate environment.
• Experience supporting more than one executive is a strong plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with a track record of managing multiple priorities and always following through.
• Highly dependable. You remember the details, remind others before deadlines and keep everyone on track.
• A natural relationship-builder and networker who earns trust quickly and can influence without authority.
• Resourceful and solution-oriented. You find creative ways to get things done, even when the path isn't obvious.
• Sound judgment, tact and integrity, with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
• A self-starter who is curious, eager to learn and motivated to grow with the role.
• Comfortable using AI tools to work smarter, automate routine work and improve how the team operates.

*Strong written and verbal communication skills, with polished executive presence.

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and able to learn new internal systems quickly.
• Able to work effectively under pressure in a fast-moving environment.

Additional information

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 and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email.

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.

Pay and benefits

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. THIS POSTING RELECTS ONE OR MORE CURRENT VACANCIES ON OUR TEAM, AND MASTERCARD INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY 01/11/2027. If the fill date has passed, Mastercard intends to fill this position as soon as possible.

Pay Ranges

Purchase, New York: $72,000 - $113,000 USD