**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, Social impact, Europe 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. Overview: The Center for Inclusive Growth is the social impact hub at Mastercard. The organization seeks to ensure that the benefits of an expanding economy accrue to all segments of society. Through actionable research, impact data science, programmatic grants, stakeholder engagement and global partnerships, the Center advances 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. Based in Belgium, the Director, Social Impact, Europe, is responsible for the management of a portfolio of social impact programs and grants in Europe. The Director is an important member of the Center’s Global Programs team. Role: Program Design & Partnerships • Lead and execute CFIG’s social impact strategy across Europe, focusing on small business growth, inclusive innovation and financial health • Ensure robust governance of existing programs (e.g., Strive) and develop new initiatives • Collaborate with partners to execute global and pan-region programs in Europe • Direct program design, implementation and impact reporting adhering to Mastercard Impact Fund guidelines, driving scale and replication • Identify, forge and manage regional partnerships with governments, multilateral banks, NGOs, corporate philanthropies and other key stakeholders to accelerate the CFIG Europe strategy Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement • Align efforts with senior leadership and cross-functional teams in Europe (e.g., European Management Committee, Global Affairs, Market Development, Public Sector, Marketing and Communications) • Advise Mastercard business units on collaboration opportunities to integrate commercial and philanthropic efforts • Facilitate workshops, convenings and volunteer engagement with key grantees and local teams • Build relationships with customers and stakeholders, identifying opportunities for new social impact partnerships • Engage European policymakers and unlock partnerships and resources to scale the impact of the European social impact portfolio Thought Leadership & Communication • Position Mastercard as a leader in social impact, leveraging regional insights and partnerships • Develop and execute communication strategies to promote inclusive growth and catalyze action across the region • Represent CFIG at events and contribute to the development of original research and insights Qualifications: • Extensive external network in Europe including thought leaders, policymakers, multilaterals, bilateral donor agencies and corporate philanthropies • Strong background in partnership development including resource mobilization from European institutions, multilaterals (ie OECD) and other corporate philanthropies • Robust experience in program development, corporate philanthropy and grant-making in the European context • Proven track record in managing diverse portfolio and multiple projects simultaneously • Expertise in the intersection of business and inclusive growth • Advanced degree in business, policy, international development or related fields • Experience working in the European Union institutions (Commission, Parliament, etc) preferred • Fluency in Spanish, French preferred **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.