Director, Regional Payment Facilitators, LAC – Business Development

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

Director, Regional Payment Facilitators, LAC – Business Development Overview :

As the Director for Regional Payment Facilitators in LAC, you will lead Mastercard’s efforts to empower and scale regional enablers that serve global and domestic merchants. These facilitators play a critical role in expanding acceptance, driving innovation, and enabling interoperability across Latin America’s diverse payments landscape.

You will work closely with the Vice President of APM for LAC, country managers, and cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategies that position Mastercard as the preferred partner for Payment Facilitators. Your mission is to unlock new flows, support regulatory readiness, and deliver tailored solutions that accelerate growth for these strategic partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional strategies to support and scale Payment Facilitators across LAC.
• Identify and prioritize high-potential Payment Facilitators, including regulated BIN sponsors, aggregators, and fintech enablers.
• Partner with local market teams to assess merchant needs and align Payment Facilitators capabilities accordingly.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Payment Facilitators regulators, and ecosystem stakeholders.
• Lead go-to-market initiatives that enable Payment Facilitators to onboard merchants and expand cross-border capabilities.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Services teams to deliver technical and operational support.
• Support Payment Facilitators in navigating regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Monitor performance metrics (TPV, merchant growth, approval rates) and report progress to leadership.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Maintain accurate Salesforce records and ensure data integrity.
• Champion a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and high performance.

All About You

You are a strategic, entrepreneurial leader with a deep understanding of the payment’s ecosystem in Latin America. You bring a strong commercial mindset and a passion for enabling regional players to thrive. You are :

Corporate Security Responsibility

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