Manager, Partner Marketing & Commercialization (Fintechs, Merchants, Government Partnerships)

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

Manager, Partner Marketing & Commercialization (Fintechs, Merchants, Government Partnerships)

Who is Mastercard?

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential.

Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.

Overview

The Canada Integrated Marketing and Communications (IMC) team is looking for a Manager, Partner Marketing & Commercialization to drive high impact marketing partnerships across - merchants, fintech’s, and government partners.

The ideal candidate is a commercially minded, self-starting marketer who thrives in ambiguous environments, brings strong project management discipline, and is energized by identifying needs and translating strategy into execution.

This role partners closely with sales teams, external partners, internal cross-functional stakeholders, and agency partners to develop and execute B2B, B2B2B, and B2B2C marketing initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes. The individual will help generate incremental growth by packaging Mastercard’s marketing assets and programs into scalable, partner-ready opportunities that create mutual value.

Role

• Serve as the strategic lead for fintech , merchant, and government partner marketing programs, owning initiatives end-to-end from ideation through execution.
• Partner closely with sales teams to drive pipeline and revenue through co-marketing initiatives, partner activations, and events that leverage Mastercard’s brand, sponsorships, and promotional platforms to support partner growth and deliver commercial impact for Mastercard
• Develop compelling marketing narratives by translating Mastercard’s capabilities into clear, persuasive stories that support sales conversations, pitches, and proposals.
• Thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, proactively identifying opportunities, solving problems, and advancing initiatives with minimal direction.
• Lead complex projects with discipline, managing multiple initiatives simultaneously, aligning cross-functional stakeholders, mitigating risks, and ensuring flawless execution.
• Develop clear, strategic marketing briefs and manage agency partners to deliver high-quality creative and campaign execution.
• Champion the Mastercard brand, ensuring all fintech, merchant, and government partner marketing initiatives align with brand standards, voice, and values.
• Contribute to broader cross-functional initiatives and enterprise projects as needed to support Mastercard’s strategic priorities.

All About You

• Strong background in partner marketing, B2B marketing, sponsorships, account management, sales enablement, or similar roles.
• Background in sales, business development, account management, or other revenue-facing functions is a must.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to connect marketing initiatives to revenue growth and measurable business outcomes.
• Self-starter who thrives in ambiguous environments, takes ownership, and drives initiatives forward independently.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and timelines with strong attention to detail.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage and influence senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic and creative thinker who can translate complex partner needs into clear, actionable marketing solutions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives for sales and executive audiences.
• Experience managing end-to-end programs and campaign budgets, including planning, spend tracking, and vendor or agency management.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments, acting with urgency, while balancing competing priorities and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Familiarity with payments, financial technology, commerce, or retail ecosystems is a plus.

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Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal 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. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] 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.

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.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in Canada, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive pay based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. This posting reflects one or more current openings on our team.

Pay Ranges

Toronto, Canada: $109,000 - $158,000 CAD