41 Consulting Services jobs in the United Arab Emirates

**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**
Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services, Strategy & Transformation
Managing Consultant - Strategy & Transformation
Advisors & Consulting Services
Services within Mastercard is responsible for acquiring, engaging, and retaining customers by managing fraud and risk, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving the digital payments experience. We provide value-added services and leverage expertise, data-driven insights, and execution. Our Advisors & Consulting Services team combines traditional management consulting with Mastercard's rich data assets, proprietary platforms, and technologies to provide clients with powerful strategic insights and recommendations. Our teams work with a diverse global customer base across industries, from banking and payments to retail and restaurants.
The Advisors & Consulting Services group has five specializations: Strategy & Transformation, Performance Analytics, Business Experimentation, Marketing, and Program Management. Our Strategy & Transformation consultants lead clients through impactful decision-making as they tackle strategic, tactical, operational, and transformational business challenges. They apply a broad set of problem-solving techniques to improve the client's overall strategy, performance, and operations.
Positions for different specializations and levels are available in separate job postings. Please review our consulting specializations to learn more about all opportunities and apply for the position that is best suited to your background and experience: and Responsibilities
Client Impact
Lead client engagements across a range of industries and problem statements
Develop strategies and programs for large, regional, and global clients by leveraging data and technology solutions to unlock client value
Own key relationships with mid-level to senior client stakeholders and independently assess client agenda, internal culture, and change readiness
Team Collaboration & Culture
Lead team to creative insights and sound business recommendations, and deliver impactful client presentations while growing team members' roles and skills
Provide analytical and day-to-day project delivery team leadership, and create a collaborative and inclusive environment for all levels
Collaborate with internal Mastercard stakeholders including Product and Business Development to scope projects, create relevant solutions for clients, and build the firm's intellectual capital
Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and mentorship to junior consultants
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
Undergraduate degree with work experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business intelligence, business line management, or product management
Experience coaching and managing teams across multiple consulting engagements that involve structured problem solving and stakeholder management
Experience managing key client relationships
Knowledge of business KPIs, financials, and organizational leadership
Ability to identify new business development opportunities, and experience drafting proposals and scoping new opportunities
Logical, structured thinking, and affinity for numerical analysis
Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and clients?in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to communicate effectively in English and the local office language (if applicable)
Eligibility to work in the country where you are applying, as well as apply for travel visas as required by travel needs
Preferred qualifications
Experience generating new knowledge or creating innovative solutions for a firm
Relevant industry expertise
MBA or master's degree with relevant specialization (not required)
**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.

**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**
Managing Consultant - Authorization & Fraud SME, Advisors & Consulting Services
Managing Consultant - Strategy & Transformation - Authorization & Fraud
Advisors & Consulting Services
Services within Mastercard is responsible for acquiring, engaging, and retaining customers by managing fraud and risk, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving the digital payments experience. We provide value-added services and leverage expertise, data-driven insights, and execution. Our Advisors & Consulting Services team combines traditional management consulting with Mastercard's rich data assets, proprietary platforms, and technologies to provide clients with powerful strategic insights and recommendations. Our teams work with a diverse global customer base across industries, from banking and payments to retail and restaurants.
The Advisors & Consulting Services group has five specializations: Strategy & Transformation, Performance Analytics, Business Experimentation, Marketing, and Program Management. Our Strategy & Transformation consultants lead clients through impactful decision-making as they tackle strategic, tactical, operational, and transformational business challenges. They apply a broad set of problem-solving techniques to improve the client's overall strategy, performance, and operations.
Positions for different specializations and levels are available in separate job postings. Please review our consulting specializations to learn more about all opportunities and apply for the position that is best suited to your background and experience: and Responsibilities
Client Impact
- Lead client engagements across a range of industries and problem statements
- Develop strategies and programs for large, regional, and global clients by leveraging data and technology solutions to unlock client value
- Own key relationships with mid-level to senior client stakeholders and independently assess client agenda, internal culture, and change readiness
Team Collaboration & Culture
- Lead team to creative insights and sound business recommendations, and deliver impactful client presentations while growing team members' roles and skills
- Provide analytical and day-to-day project delivery team leadership, and create a collaborative and inclusive environment for all levels
- Collaborate with internal Mastercard stakeholders including Product and Business Development to scope projects, create relevant solutions for clients, and build the firm's intellectual capital
- Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and mentorship to junior consultants
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
- Undergraduate degree with work experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business intelligence, business line management, or product management
- Experience coaching and managing teams across multiple consulting engagements that involve structured problem solving and stakeholder management
- Experience managing key client relationships
- Knowledge of business KPIs, financials, and organizational leadership
- Ability to identify new business development opportunities, and experience drafting proposals and scoping new opportunities
- Logical, structured thinking, and affinity for numerical analysis
- Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and the local office language (if applicable)
- Eligibility to work in the country where you are applying, as well as apply for travel visas as required by travel needs
- Ability to travel to client sites on a semi-regular basis
Preferred qualifications
- Experience generating new knowledge or creating innovative solutions for a firm
- Relevant industry expertise
- MBA or master's degree with relevant specialization (not required)
**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.

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

Senior Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services - AI Strategy (Financial Services)

Overview

Reporting to the Principal and working closely with the Mastercard AI team, the Senior Managing Consultant, AI Strategy will spearhead AI-driven consulting engagements for clients—especially card issuers and other financial services organizations. You will lead multidisciplinary teams of data scientists, ML engineers, and business strategists to develop long term strategies to build AI solutions and implement AI solutions that transform how clients approach analytics, automation, and value generation.

In this role, you will:

• Shape and deliver AI strategies that address complex business challenges for payments-centric companies.

• Advance the firm’s AI capabilities through consistent thought leadership, external outreach, and the development of new service offerings.

• Mentor and grow junior colleagues, fostering a collaborative team culture around innovative AI methodologies.

Role

• Develop AI-Driven Strategies for Business Impact

• Identify high-impact opportunities for AI and analytics within client organizations, particularly in card issuing and payments.

• Quantify the full value potential of AI solutions, detailing the value levers, critical dependencies, and feasibility pathways to maximize ROI.

• Architect end-to-end AI solutions by combining expertise in data engineering, solution design, and domain-specific knowledge (e.g., credit card issuing).

• Secure Alignment from executive stakeholders, translating ambitious AI visions into actionable plans with clear timelines, deliverables, and success metrics.

• Scale effective AI initiatives across multiple use cases, proactively addressing technical or organizational hurdles to ensure widespread adoption.

• Lead Rapid, Iterative AI Delivery

• Partner with AI and ML engineering leaders to oversee project roadmaps, ensuring iterative versioning, pilot rollouts, and timely stakeholder updates.

• Collaborate closely with business leaders to co-own solutions, gather continuous feedback, and adjust scopes for maximum business value.

• Drive a balanced approach to problem-solving, focusing on both technical feasibility and strategic payoff—avoiding unnecessary complexity.

• Augment client teams by providing change management and AI expertise, ensuring full realization of value and adoption of best practices.

• Expand Thought Leadership & External Network

• Publish and present on cutting-edge AI methods and industry insights—e.g., through whitepapers, case studies, conference keynotes, and journal articles.

• Build an external network of AI experts, industry leaders, and academic partners to keep the firm at the forefront of emerging AI trends.

• Advise on best practices around AI ethics, governance, and regulatory considerations in financial services.

• Elevate the firm’s reputation by participating in relevant forums, client discussions, and industry events, driving new business opportunities.

• Innovate & Scale the AI Operating Model

• Develop new delivery frameworks and methodologies to enhance the speed and consistency of AI project execution.

• Codify best practices, creating reusable assets (templates, playbooks) that help internal teams replicate successful approaches.

• Mentor junior colleagues, providing technical guidance and career development support to foster a robust, forward-thinking AI community.

• Champion cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment among data science, engineering, and business teams to deliver holistic solutions.

All About You

• Experience: 8+ years leading data-driven strategies and delivering measurable outcomes (preferably in financial services, payments, or card issuing).

• GenAI Hands-on experience: Developed and deployed GenAI use cases with proven value from end to end. Developed tools with open source LLM models (e.g., Deepseek, Liama).

• Thought Leadership: Demonstrated history of publishing, speaking at conferences, or driving innovative AI solutions in a recognized industry setting.

• Communication: Excellent executive-level presentation skills and the ability to translate complex AI concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

• Agile Mindset: Familiarity with agile methodologies, iterative development, and modern technology project management practices.

• Financial Services Domain: Deep understanding of the payments ecosystem and key operational challenges relevant to card issuers.

• Leadership: Experience managing direct reports and/or cross-functional teams, with a track record of mentoring talent and building high-performing groups.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in computer science, engineering, or related fields; Master’s degree or equivalent

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.

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Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build asustainableeconomy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactionssecure, 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

Senior Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services - AI Strategy (Financial Services)

Overview

Reporting to the Principal and working closely with the Mastercard AI team, the Senior Managing Consultant, AI Strategy will spearhead AI-driven consulting engagements for clients—especially card issuers and other financial services organizations. You will lead multidisciplinary teams of data scientists, ML engineers, and business strategists to develop long term strategies to build AI solutions and implement AI solutions that transform how clients approach analytics, automation, and value generation.

In this role, you will :

1. Shape and deliver AI strategies that address complex business challenges for payments-centric companies.

2. Advance the firm’s AI capabilities through consistent thought leadership, external outreach, and the development of new service offerings.

3. Mentor and grow junior colleagues, fostering a collaborative team culture around innovative AI methodologies.

Role

1. Develop AI-Driven Strategies for Business Impact

• Identify high-impact opportunities for AI and analytics within client organizations, particularly in card issuing and payments.
• Quantify the full value potential of AI solutions, detailing the value levers, critical dependencies, and feasibility pathways to maximize ROI.
• Architect end-to-end AI solutions by combining expertise in data engineering, solution design, and domain-specific knowledge (e.g., credit card issuing).
• Secure Alignment from executive stakeholders, translating ambitious AI visions into actionable plans with clear timelines, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Scale effective AI initiatives across multiple use cases, proactively addressing technical or organizational hurdles to ensure widespread adoption.

2. Lead Rapid, Iterative AI Delivery

Partner with AI and ML engineering leaders to oversee project roadmaps, ensuring iterative versioning, pilot rollouts, and timely stakeholder updates.

Collaborate closely with business leaders to co-own solutions, gather continuous feedback, and adjust scopes for maximum business value.

Drive a balanced approach to problem-solving, focusing on both technical feasibility and strategic payoff—avoiding unnecessary complexity.

Augment client teams by providing change management and AI expertise, ensuring full realization of value and adoption of best practices.

3. Expand Thought Leadership & External Network

Publish and present on cutting-edge AI methods and industry insights—e.g., through whitepapers, case studies, conference keynotes, and journal articles.

Build an external network of AI experts, industry leaders, and academic partners to keep the firm at the forefront of emerging AI trends.

Advise on best practices around AI ethics, governance, and regulatory considerations in financial services.

Elevate the firm’s reputation by participating in relevant forums, client discussions, and industry events, driving new business opportunities.

4. Innovate & Scale the AI Operating Model

Develop new delivery frameworks and methodologies to enhance the speed and consistency of AI project execution.

Codify best practices, creating reusable assets (templates, playbooks) that help internal teams replicate successful approaches.

Mentor junior colleagues, providing technical guidance and career development support to foster a robust, forward-thinking AI community.

Champion cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment among data science, engineering, and business teams to deliver holistic solutions.

All About You

Experience : 8+ years leading data-driven strategies and delivering measurable outcomes (preferably in financial services, payments, or card issuing).

GenAI Hands-on experience : Developed and deployed GenAI use cases with proven value from end to end. Developed tools with open source LLM models (e.g., Deepseek, Liama).

Thought Leadership : Demonstrated history of publishing, speaking at conferences, or driving innovative AI solutions in a recognized industry setting.

Communication : Excellent executive-level presentation skills and the ability to translate complex AI concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Agile Mindset : Familiarity with agile methodologies, iterative development, and modern technology project management practices.

Financial Services Domain : Deep understanding of the payments ecosystem and key operational challenges relevant to card issuers.

Leadership : Experience managing direct reports and / or cross-functional teams, with a track record of mentoring talent and building high-performing groups.

Education : Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in computer science, engineering, or related fields; Master’s degree or equivalent

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.

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Senior Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services - AI Strategy (Financial Services)

Senior Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services - AI Strategy (Financial Services)

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
Senior Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services - AI Strategy (Financial Services)
Overview
Reporting to the Principal and working closely with the Mastercard AI team, the Senior Managing Consultant, AI Strategy will spearhead AI-driven consulting engagements for clients-especially card issuers and other financial services organizations. You will lead multidisciplinary teams of data scientists, ML engineers, and business strategists to develop long term strategies to build AI solutions and implement AI solutions that transform how clients approach analytics, automation, and value generation.
In this role, you will:
1. Shape and deliver AI strategies that address complex business challenges for payments-centric companies.
2. Advance the firm's AI capabilities through consistent thought leadership, external outreach, and the development of new service offerings.
3. Mentor and grow junior colleagues, fostering a collaborative team culture around innovative AI methodologies.
Role
1. Develop AI-Driven Strategies for Business Impact
- Identify high-impact opportunities for AI and analytics within client organizations, particularly in card issuing and payments.
- Quantify the full value potential of AI solutions, detailing the value levers, critical dependencies, and feasibility pathways to maximize ROI.
- Architect end-to-end AI solutions by combining expertise in data engineering, solution design, and domain-specific knowledge (e.g., credit card issuing).
- Secure Alignment from executive stakeholders, translating ambitious AI visions into actionable plans with clear timelines, deliverables, and success metrics.
- Scale effective AI initiatives across multiple use cases, proactively addressing technical or organizational hurdles to ensure widespread adoption.
2. Lead Rapid, Iterative AI Delivery
- Partner with AI and ML engineering leaders to oversee project roadmaps, ensuring iterative versioning, pilot rollouts, and timely stakeholder updates.
- Collaborate closely with business leaders to co-own solutions, gather continuous feedback, and adjust scopes for maximum business value.
- Drive a balanced approach to problem-solving, focusing on both technical feasibility and strategic payoff-avoiding unnecessary complexity.
- Augment client teams by providing change management and AI expertise, ensuring full realization of value and adoption of best practices.
3. Expand Thought Leadership & External Network
- Publish and present on cutting-edge AI methods and industry insights-e.g., through whitepapers, case studies, conference keynotes, and journal articles.
- Build an external network of AI experts, industry leaders, and academic partners to keep the firm at the forefront of emerging AI trends.
- Advise on best practices around AI ethics, governance, and regulatory considerations in financial services.
- Elevate the firm's reputation by participating in relevant forums, client discussions, and industry events, driving new business opportunities.
4. Innovate & Scale the AI Operating Model
- Develop new delivery frameworks and methodologies to enhance the speed and consistency of AI project execution.
- Codify best practices, creating reusable assets (templates, playbooks) that help internal teams replicate successful approaches.
- Mentor junior colleagues, providing technical guidance and career development support to foster a robust, forward-thinking AI community.
- Champion cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment among data science, engineering, and business teams to deliver holistic solutions.
All About You
- Experience: 8+ years leading data-driven strategies and delivering measurable outcomes (preferably in financial services, payments, or card issuing).
- GenAI Hands-on experience: Developed and deployed GenAI use cases with proven value from end to end. Developed tools with open source LLM models (e.g., Deepseek, Liama).
- Thought Leadership: Demonstrated history of publishing, speaking at conferences, or driving innovative AI solutions in a recognized industry setting.
- Communication: Excellent executive-level presentation skills and the ability to translate complex AI concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Agile Mindset: Familiarity with agile methodologies, iterative development, and modern technology project management practices.
- Financial Services Domain: Deep understanding of the payments ecosystem and key operational challenges relevant to card issuers.
- Leadership: Experience managing direct reports and/or cross-functional teams, with a track record of mentoring talent and building high-performing groups.
- Education: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in computer science, engineering, or related fields; Master's degree or equivalent
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.

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**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**
Senior Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services - AI Strategy (Financial Services)
Overview
Reporting to the Principal and working closely with the Mastercard AI team, the Senior Managing Consultant, AI Strategy will spearhead AI-driven consulting engagements for clients-especially card issuers and other financial services organizations. You will lead multidisciplinary teams of data scientists, ML engineers, and business strategists to develop long term strategies to build AI solutions and implement AI solutions that transform how clients approach analytics, automation, and value generation.
In this role, you will:
1. Shape and deliver AI strategies that address complex business challenges for payments-centric companies.
2. Advance the firm's AI capabilities through consistent thought leadership, external outreach, and the development of new service offerings.
3. Mentor and grow junior colleagues, fostering a collaborative team culture around innovative AI methodologies.
Role
1. Develop AI-Driven Strategies for Business Impact
- Identify high-impact opportunities for AI and analytics within client organizations, particularly in card issuing and payments.
- Quantify the full value potential of AI solutions, detailing the value levers, critical dependencies, and feasibility pathways to maximize ROI.
- Architect end-to-end AI solutions by combining expertise in data engineering, solution design, and domain-specific knowledge (e.g., credit card issuing).
- Secure Alignment from executive stakeholders, translating ambitious AI visions into actionable plans with clear timelines, deliverables, and success metrics.
- Scale effective AI initiatives across multiple use cases, proactively addressing technical or organizational hurdles to ensure widespread adoption.
2. Lead Rapid, Iterative AI Delivery
- Partner with AI and ML engineering leaders to oversee project roadmaps, ensuring iterative versioning, pilot rollouts, and timely stakeholder updates.
- Collaborate closely with business leaders to co-own solutions, gather continuous feedback, and adjust scopes for maximum business value.
- Drive a balanced approach to problem-solving, focusing on both technical feasibility and strategic payoff-avoiding unnecessary complexity.
- Augment client teams by providing change management and AI expertise, ensuring full realization of value and adoption of best practices.
3. Expand Thought Leadership & External Network
- Publish and present on cutting-edge AI methods and industry insights-e.g., through whitepapers, case studies, conference keynotes, and journal articles.
- Build an external network of AI experts, industry leaders, and academic partners to keep the firm at the forefront of emerging AI trends.
- Advise on best practices around AI ethics, governance, and regulatory considerations in financial services.
- Elevate the firm's reputation by participating in relevant forums, client discussions, and industry events, driving new business opportunities.
4. Innovate & Scale the AI Operating Model
- Develop new delivery frameworks and methodologies to enhance the speed and consistency of AI project execution.
- Codify best practices, creating reusable assets (templates, playbooks) that help internal teams replicate successful approaches.
- Mentor junior colleagues, providing technical guidance and career development support to foster a robust, forward-thinking AI community.
- Champion cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment among data science, engineering, and business teams to deliver holistic solutions.
All About You
- Experience: 8+ years leading data-driven strategies and delivering measurable outcomes (preferably in financial services, payments, or card issuing).
- GenAI Hands-on experience: Developed and deployed GenAI use cases with proven value from end to end. Developed tools with open source LLM models (e.g., Deepseek, Liama).
- Thought Leadership: Demonstrated history of publishing, speaking at conferences, or driving innovative AI solutions in a recognized industry setting.
- Communication: Excellent executive-level presentation skills and the ability to translate complex AI concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Agile Mindset: Familiarity with agile methodologies, iterative development, and modern technology project management practices.
- Financial Services Domain: Deep understanding of the payments ecosystem and key operational challenges relevant to card issuers.
- Leadership: Experience managing direct reports and/or cross-functional teams, with a track record of mentoring talent and building high-performing groups.
- Education: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in computer science, engineering, or related fields; Master's degree or equivalent
**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.

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best most talented people and empowering them to thrive grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether youve got deep experience in commercial real estate skilled trades or technology or youre looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

About JLL

Were JLL. Were a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We help organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning occupying and investing in real estate.

If youre looking to step up your career JLL is the perfect professional home. At JLL youll have a chance to innovate with the worlds leading businesses put that expertise into action on landmark projects and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. Youll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives and youll be inspired by the best. Were focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions join us at JLL!

Across the Middle East North and Sub-Saharan Africa JLL is a leading player in the real estate market and hospitality services market. The firm has worked in 30 Middle Eastern and African countries and has advised clients on real estate hospitality and infrastructure projects worth over $1 trillion in gross development value. JLL employs over 300 internationally qualified professionals embracing 35 different nationalities across its offices in Dubai Abu Dhabi Riyadh Jeddah Al Khobar and Cairo. Combined with the neighbouring offices in Casablanca Istanbul Johannesburg Lagos and Nairobi the firm employs more than1100 staff and provides comprehensive services in the wider Middle East and African (MEA) region.

Role Purpose

Consulting is a core division within JLL which encompasses assessment of all core real estate asset classes including residential retail hotels serviced apartments office entertainment industrial healthcare and education. The services that are provided include conducting feasibility studies development studies strategic advisory business plans portfolio advisory real estate development strategies and urban regeneration studies amongst others. We are looking for a Manager / Senior Manager who is a Supply Chain Consulting Professional specializing in supply chain networking and software solutions who partners with clients to optimize their supply chain operations design strategic networks and implement technology solutions that drive efficiency resilience and competitive advantage.

Leadership:

• Strong Communicator.
• Positive thinker with a Can do approach.
• Ability to lead and motivate the more junior members of the team.
• Can be relied on to pursue goals with energy drive and a need to achieve objectives.
• Has presence and makes a strong positive personal impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze clients existing supply chain networks to identify inefficiencies bottlenecks and opportunities for optimization.
• Design and model optimal supply chain network configurations considering facility locations transportation routes inventory positioning and cost structures.
• Lead supply chain transformation projects from assessment through implementation and change management.
• Evaluate recommend and implement supply chain software solutions including TMS WMS inventory optimization and control tower technologies.
• Develop digital supply chain roadmaps aligned with client business objectives.
• Build and deploy advanced analytics models for scenario planning risk management and performance optimization.
• Create compelling business cases demonstrating ROI for recommended solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across operations IT finance and procurement.
• Present findings and recommendations to client executive leadership.

Business Development & Customer Relationship Management:

• Effectively understand Industrial & Logistics (I&L) needs of prospective clients and define suitable products to respond to their needs in the most professional manner.
• Generates business opportunities of between USD 1 to 1.5 million initially.
• Drive business development initiatives by forming close relationships with clients and securing business wins with respect to fee earning assignments.
• Support the department head in taking a leadership role in the CRM function for consulting clients.

Execution of Assignments

• Well informed on some of the main markets such as Dubai Abu Dhabi Riyadh Jeddah and other GCC markets including large industrial estates and masterplan.
• Ensure execution of deliverables as per offers and allocation of tasks within the Consulting team.
• Able to firstly develop and then defend the assumptions used in our analysis.
• Ensure at all times that cooperation prevails between the various offices in the interest of clients.
• Oversee the financial modelling and analysis.
• Innovative as well as grounded ideas related to the business & development advice.
• Realistic in terms of the quantum of development advised to clients develop.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Operations Engineering Computer Science or related field; Masters degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience in supply chain consulting operations or related roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in supply chain network design and optimization.
• Proficiency with supply chain software platforms (e.g. Blue Yonder SAP IBP Kinaxis o9 Manhattan Associates etc.).
• Experience implementing and configuring supply chain technology solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with data modeling and visualization capabilities.
• Excellent project management abilities with track record of delivering complex initiatives.
• Superior communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts to business value.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supply chain certifications (APICS CSCP CLTD etc.).
• Experience with network optimization tools (e.g. LLamasoft Coupa anyLogistix).
• Knowledge of API integration data architecture and cloud-based solutions.
• Background in programming or data science (Python R SQL etc.).
• Understanding of emerging technologies (IoT blockchain AI/ML) in supply chain applications.
• Experience leading teams in consulting or professional services environment.

Success Factors

• Strategic thinker who balances theoretical modeling with practical implementation.
• Strong client relationship builder who establishes trust and drives value.
• Collaborative problem-solver comfortable with ambiguity and complexity.
• Continuous learner who stays current with industry innovations and best practices.
• Results-oriented professional with attention to detail and commitment to excellence.

This position may require up to 50% travel to client sites.

Team work:

• Ability to direct and develop junior team members through mentoring and coaching techniques.
• Lead by example.
• Enhance and promote a customer-centric culture throughout the organization.
• Respect and adhere to the corporate Code of Business Ethics.

Every day is different and in all these activities wed encourage you to show your ingenuity.

Our values define who we are underscore our commitment to clients and provide direction for everything we do.

Sounds like you To apply you need to be / have:

Key Competencies

General Competencies

• Bright intelligent fast learner enthusiastic motivated.
• Strong analytical background with attention to detail.
• Strong organizations skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize.
• Show proof of rigor and autonomy when working.
• Ability to work to meet deadlines even when timeframes are demanding.
• First class team player with strong relationship skills able to collaborate with colleagues and develop strong relationships with clients.
• Clear communicator with strong presentation skills.

Professional Competencies

• Nation-wide / city-wide I&E strategies.
• Experience in PPP for I&E projects.
• Market Research & Entry Strategy.
• Highest & Best Use Studies and Feasibility studies & Business Plans for Warehousing and Multiproduct Real Estate Facilities).
• Business & Location Advisory (example: Industrial occupiers (Greenfield/ Brownfield); land owners investors developers operators.
• Market analysis and gap analysis for I&E services (example: industrial zones / warehouses / cold storages / ports airports SEZs FTWZs logistics hinterland infrastructure (CFS PFT ICD Dry Port) MMLP IWT / etc ).

Other Competencies

• High drive for business growth and development.
• Selling skills.
• Dynamic.
• Connected to key clients in the region.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Willingness to take on new challenges.
• Efficiently use words to communicate complex ideas.
• Be capable of managing stress & accepting constructive feedback.

What you can expect from us

Youll join an entrepreneurial inclusive culture. One where we succeed together across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career recognition wellbeing benefits and pay.

Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you.

Location:

Dubai ARE

If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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Required Experience:

Senior Manager

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The Visa Implementation Services (VIS) Consulting Director will be a key member of the Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) organization, working across Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) and will contribute to the commercial traction, product development and thought leadership with the VIS practice areas. The role will also deliver subject matter expertise and consulting support to VISA's key clients across regions. The main objective of the role is to define and execute against VIS’s mandate, further deepening client relationships and optimizing client performance

Principal Responsibilities/Key Results Area

• Develop VIS’s offering by proactively identifying collaboration opportunities and developing integrated go-to-market strategies in partnership with internal stakeholders (e.g., Value-Added Services, Client Services, etc.) to drive unified business objective
• Collaborate with VCA colleagues, Visa account executives and other Visa functions to define focus areas, and cultivate and manage a pipeline of engagement opportunities
• Lead and/or serve as a subject matter expert on consulting engagements across practice areas (portfolio, digital, risk) including but not limited to the following,
  • Using VISA and external data to analyze client needs across the focus markets and identify opportunities for VIS assignments with VISA’s key clients
  • Support and contribute to sales pitches for VIS
  • Lead or contribute to internal problem-solving sessions
  • Prepare for, and participate in, client discussions
  • Be involved in project deliveries in both coordination and delivery role
• Standup and manage large VCA programs focused on VIS workstreams
• Work closely with other VISA groups, including Products, BD, Risk, Marketing, Digital Solutions, etc., to ensure a seamless Consulting experience

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Basic Qualifications
• 10+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 7 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 4 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 13+ years of relevant work experience. Preferred Qualifications
• 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Master’s degree preferred
• At least 15 years of overall work experience
• At least 7 years of solid experience in payments, experience should be gained within a top-tier bank or the financial services practice of a top-tier consulting firm
• At least 5 years of experience in management consulting and deep consulting skills and client engagement capabilities
• Combination of regional and global experience is also desired
• Superior project management skills. Fluent communicator
• Diplomatic skills to work in a multi-functional environment and ability to extract desired outcomes.
• Comfortable interacting with and presenting to senior management of clients and VISA
• Highly analytical with advanced PowerPoint skills and Excel skills
• Results driven, flexible and both internally and externally customer focused
• Able to travel frequently and work on client site
• Self-motivated and able to use own initiative with limited direction
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with inter-disciplinary groups

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

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The Visa Implementation Services (VIS) Consulting Director will be a key member of the Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) organization, working across Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA). The role involves contributing to the commercial traction, product development, and thought leadership within the VIS practice areas. Additionally, the director will deliver subject matter expertise and consulting support to VISA's key clients across regions. The main objective is to define and execute VIS's mandate, deepen client relationships, and optimize client performance.

Principal Responsibilities / Key Results Area

• Develop VIS's offerings by identifying collaboration opportunities and creating integrated go-to-market strategies with internal stakeholders (e.g., Value-Added Services, Client Services) to drive business objectives.
• Collaborate with VCA colleagues, Visa account executives, and other Visa functions to identify focus areas and manage a pipeline of engagement opportunities.
• Lead or serve as a subject matter expert on consulting engagements across practice areas (portfolio, digital, risk), including analyzing client needs using VISA and external data to identify opportunities for VIS assignments.
• Support and contribute to sales pitches for VIS.
• Participate in internal problem-solving sessions and client discussions.
• Assist in project deliveries, both in coordination and execution roles.
• Manage large VCA programs focused on VIS workstreams.
• Work closely with other VISA groups (Products, BD, Risk, Marketing, Digital Solutions) to ensure a seamless consulting experience.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree, or at least 7 years with an advanced degree (e.g., Masters, MBA, JD, MD), or 4 years with a PhD, or 13+ years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree, or 8-10 years with an advanced degree, or 6+ years with a PhD.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Master's degree preferred.
• At least 15 years of overall work experience.
• Minimum 7 years of solid experience in payments, preferably gained within a top-tier bank or financial services practice of a top-tier consulting firm.
• At least 5 years of management consulting experience with strong client engagement skills.
• Regional and global experience is desirable.
• Strong project management skills and fluency in communication.
• Diplomatic skills for working in multi-functional environments and achieving desired outcomes.
• Comfortable presenting to senior management of clients and VISA.
• Highly analytical with advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Results-driven, flexible, and customer-focused.
• Able to travel frequently and work on client sites.
• Self-motivated with initiative and limited need for supervision.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across interdisciplinary groups.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. Visa also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with EEOC guidelines and local laws.

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