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Reporting to the Principal and working closely with the Mastercard AI team, the Senior Managing Consultant/Director, AI Strategy will spearhead AI-driven consulting engagements for clients - especially card issuers and other financial services organizations. You will lead multidisciplinary teams of data scientists, ML engineers, and business strategists to develop long term strategies to build AI solutions and implement AI solutions that transform how clients approach analytics, automation, and value generation.
Job Responsibility:
Develop AI-Driven Strategies for Business Impact
Lead Rapid, Iterative AI Delivery
Expand Thought Leadership & External Network
Innovate & Scale the AI Operating Model
Requirements:
8+ years leading data-driven strategies and delivering measurable outcomes (preferably in financial services, payments, or card issuing)
GenAI Hands-on experience: Developed and deployed GenAI use cases with proven value from end to end. Developed tools with open source LLM models (e.g., Deepseek, Liama)
Thought Leadership: Demonstrated history of publishing, speaking at conferences, or driving innovative AI solutions in a recognized industry setting
Communication: Excellent executive-level presentation skills and the ability to translate complex AI concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Agile Mindset: Familiarity with agile methodologies, iterative development, and modern technology project management practices
Financial Services Domain: Deep understanding of the payments ecosystem and key operational challenges relevant to card issuers
Leadership: Experience managing direct reports and/or cross-functional teams, with a track record of mentoring talent and building high-performing groups
Education: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in computer science, engineering, or related fields
Master’s degree or equivalent advanced study strongly preferred
What we offer:
Impact at Scale: Collaborate with top-tier clients in the financial services space to drive transformational AI initiatives
Thought Leadership Platform: Shape industry perspectives by publishing, attending major events, and building an influential network
Professional Growth: Develop your leadership and technical skills by working on cutting-edge projects with leading experts in applied AI
Innovative Culture: Contribute to a dynamic environment that values experimentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement