[liberationtech] JOBS: Director of Research & Knowledge, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth (Purchase, NY)

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From: Arturo Franco <Arturo.Franco at mastercard.com>

Who is Mastercard?

We are the global technology company behind the world’s fastest
payments processing network. We are a vehicle for commerce, a
connection to financial systems for the previously excluded, a
technology innovation lab, and the home of Priceless®. We ensure every
employee has the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and to
change lives.  We believe as our company grows, so should you. We
believe in connecting everyone to endless, priceless possibilities.

Job Title:

Director of Research and Knowledge

Overview:

The Center for Inclusive Growth is the philanthropic hub at
Mastercard. The organization seeks to ensure that the benefits of an
expanding economy accrue to all segments of society. Through research,
responsible data philanthropy, programs and strategic engagement, the
Center addresses the dual challenges of income and information
inequality to advance equitable and sustainable economic growth and
financial inclusion around the world. The Center’s work is at the
heart of Mastercard’s objective to be a force for good in the world.

Role:

The Director of Research and Knowledge is responsible for the
development of resources, tools and relationships that sustain
MasterCard’s thought leadership on economic inclusion, equitable
growth and sustainable development. By working with relevant internal
stakeholders, building university partnerships, and engaging with
external communities, the Director will source and manage a growing
portfolio of knowledge, and help develop actionable insights for the
Center, the company and the world.

Work with the Center’s Vice President for Research and Insights to
develop and implement a global research agenda focused on inclusive
economic growth and a range of related issues, including financial and
digital inclusion, economic development, future of work, to include:

     • Develop the strategy, protocols, and execution of research
projects that allow Mastercard to gain a better understanding of
financial inclusion and inclusive growth

     • Design and build a knowledge management system for the Center,
allowing internal and external audiences to learn, share, produce and
document actionable insights

     • Help define, source, appraise and summarize an ever expanding
portfolio of research, including from academic papers, articles, and
program evaluations, and systematic review of cutting-edge literature

     • Negotiate agreements and manage partner deliverables, such as
research papers, briefs and blog posts

     • Proactively identify and build relationships with relevant
individuals and institutions with whom the Center should engage and/or
partner with, including communities of knowledge (CoK) and practice
(CoP)

     • Assist in writing and editing key content, including blogs,
articles, presentations, and infographics

     • Support the planning and execution of major Center-sponsored
conferences and events; and represent the Center through public
speaking appearances at domestic and international conferences

     • Ensure relevant legal and contractual obligations are met, in
collaboration with the operations team

     • Build and maintain senior-level relationships with internal
partners (e.g. legal, privacy, public policy, Advisors,
communications, and marketing); and serve as primary liaison to the
Center’s Advisory Council, research fellows and partner universities.

All About You:

• Advanced degree required
• Excellent oral and written communications skills; strong analytical skills
• Prior work experience in economic development think tank, research
institution and/or public sector
• Ability to present complex issues to internal and external audiences
in the public and private sectors
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complicated business, economic, and
policy issues
• Solid understanding of the Center’s stakeholders (e.g. businesses,
universities, research institutions, government agencies, NGOs, and
foundations)
• Previous experience in building and maintaining knowledge management
systems, and working with communities of knowledge and practice.
• Creative thinker possessing high level of comfort with fast-paced,
dynamic work environment; matrixed organization
• Strong ability to prioritize, multi-task and manage to deadlines

Mastercard is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that
considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.

If you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online
application process, please contact
reasonable.accommodation at mastercard.com and identify the type of
accommodation or assistance you are requesting.  Do not include any
medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable
Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

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-- 
Arturo Franco
Vice President
Research, Data, and Insight
Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth
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