Senior Managing Consultant – Acquiring SME, Advisors & Consulting Services

About the role

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Managing Consultant who will act as an Acquiring Subject Matter Expert (SME) within its Advisors & Consulting Services team. The role combines strategic consulting, data‑driven insights and deep payments‑industry expertise to help global clients grow and innovate.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to acquiring‑focused clients, shaping engagement scope and delivering actionable recommendations.
• Partner with Business Development to design and pitch data‑rich consulting solutions that leverage Mastercard’s assets.
• Lead project delivery teams, providing industry expertise, guiding solution design and ensuring high‑quality deliverables.
• Own and nurture mid‑ to senior‑level client relationships, proactively managing expectations and risks.
• Develop and deliver centralized training and knowledge‑management resources for the consulting practice.
• Mentor junior consultants, fostering skill development and best‑practice adoption across engagements.

Required profile

• Proven consulting experience in the payments or financial services sector, with a focus on acquiring.
• Strong client‑facing skills and a track record of building senior‑level relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive data‑informed decision making.
• Passion for leveraging data and technology to solve complex business challenges.

Required skills