Vice President, Network Partnerships – APAC Region

2 weeks ago

Pune, Maharashtra, India Mastercard Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

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

Vice President, Network Partnerships – APAC RegionOverview
At Mastercard, we connect and power an inclusive digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere. As Regional Vice President of Network Management for APAC, you will be at the forefront of transforming cross-border payments across one of the most dynamic and diverse regions in the world. You will lead strategic network expansion, optimize network performance, and drive innovation to deliver seamless, secure, and scalable payment experiences for our customers.
Role
This leadership role is responsible for building and managing Mastercard's cross-border payment network across APAC. You will oversee partner relationships, regulatory engagement where necessary, and operational excellence to ensure Mastercard's network delivers unmatched value, reliability, and reach. You will collaborate across functions to shape the future of payments in the region.
Strategic Network Development

• Define, contribute-to and execute the APAC network plan in alignment with global priorities.

• Expand Mastercard's payment corridors by onboarding new partners and enhancing existing relationships.

• Lead initiatives to improve transaction speed, cost-efficiency, and coverage (including pay-out methods and type of flows) across diverse markets.
Partner & Ecosystem Engagement

• Build and manage relationships with banks, fintechs, payment processors, and regulators (where necessary).

• Negotiate commercial agreements and service-level commitments that drive mutual value.

• Represent Mastercard in industry forums and regulatory discussions to advocate for innovation and interoperability.
Operational Excellence

• Work with network operations & CS team to ensure, SLAs high performance, resilience, and compliance from network partners are adhered to.

• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Risk teams to resolve issues and implement enhancements.

• Monitor and optimize key metrics including transaction routing, FX efficiency, and settlement timelines.
Risk, Compliance & Regulatory Alignment

• Ensure full compliance with regional regulatory frameworks and Mastercard's internal policies.

• Partner with Legal and Compliance to manage licensing, audits, and regulatory reporting as needed.

• Proactively identify and mitigate network risks across markets.
Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing regional team with a culture of innovation, accountability, and inclusion.

• Foster collaboration across regional geographies and functions to drive regional and global success.

All About You

• Extensive experience in payments, banking, or fintech, with a focus on cross-border transactions in APAC.

• Proven leadership in managing complex networks and partner ecosystems.

• Deep understanding of payment systems, FX, settlement, and APAC regulatory environments.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Knowledge & Experience with real-time payments, or alternative payment rails.

• Strong analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

• Passion for driving financial inclusion and digital transformation.

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.

  • Vice President

    2 weeks ago

    Pune, Maharashtra, India Sampoorna Consultants Pvt. Ltd Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

    Our client is looking for candidates for Vice President - Global Head of Sales position. The Vice President (VP) of Global Sales will be responsible for overseeing and leading the organizations sales teams on a global scale. This individual will play a crucial role in setting the sales strategy, driving revenue growth, and expanding the companys market...

  • Vice President of Engineering

    3 days ago

    Pune, Maharashtra, India Mastercard Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

    Our PurposeMastercard 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...

  • Vice President Operations

    5 days ago

    Pune, Maharashtra, India Jaguar Industries Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

    Company DescriptionJAGUAR industriesRole DescriptionThis is a full-time on-site role for a Vice President Of Operations based in Pune. The role involves overseeing daily operations, managing P&L, and ensuring excellent customer service. Responsibilities include strategic planning, implementing operational policies, enhancing productivity, and managing...

  • Zone Vice President

    2 weeks ago

    Pune, Maharashtra, India Vezralon Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

    Role DescriptionThis is a full-time on-site role based in Pune. As the Zone Vice President, you will oversee regional operations, manage day-to-day activities, and lead strategic initiatives to drive business growth in your designated zone. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure operational efficiency, and work towards achieving the...

  • Vice President Operations

    5 days ago

    Pune, Maharashtra, India Credence Global Solutions Full time ₹ 5,00,000 - ₹ 15,00,000 per year

    Company DescriptionHeadquartered in Dallas, TX with over 2,500 employees worldwide, Credence Global Solutions offers technology, human resources, and offsite infrastructure solutions within the Revenue Cycle and Accounts Receivable Management world. We cater to healthcare, telecommunications, utilities, and media & entertainment companies. Our global...

  • Vice President

    1 week ago

    Pune, Maharashtra, India Citi Full time US$ 1,04,000 - US$ 1,30,878 per year

    Whether you're at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here.  At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world's most global banks.  We're fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and...

  • Vice President

    1 week ago

    Pune, Maharashtra, India Citi Full time ₹ 10,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

    Whether you're at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world's most global banks. We're fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure...

  • Internal Audit Vice President

    1 day ago

    Pune, Maharashtra, India Barclays Full time ₹ 1,00,00,000 - ₹ 2,00,00,000 per year

    Embark your transformative journey as an Internal Audit Vice President - Quality Assurance. It is an independent team within Barclays Internal Audit focused on delivering a Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP) covering all aspects of internal audit activity. The mandate of Quality Assurance is to provide oversight of the quality and...

  • Vice President, Accounting

    5 days ago

    Pune, Maharashtra, India Mastercard Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

    Our PurposeMastercard 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...

  • Vice President, Accounting

    5 days ago

    Pune, Maharashtra, India Mastercard Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

    Our PurposeMastercard 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...