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Vice President, European Cybersecurity Engagement
Mastercard International Incorporated · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 76 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 286 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Mastercard International Incorporated paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Senior Vice President, Cardholder Services” (General and Operations Managers) in NY: $241k–$241k, median $241k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Mastercard International Incorporated
The US Department of Labor certified 76 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 286 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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 Vice President, European Cybersecurity Engagement Overview: The Vice President, European Cybersecurity Engagement will lead Mastercard's government and institutional cybersecurity engagement across Europe, across a range of critical stakeholders — including the European Commission, ENISA, NATO, national cybersecurity agencies, and other key multilateral and bilateral partners. This individual will build and steward trusted relationships across the European cybersecurity ecosystem, positioning Mastercard as a strategic partner to governments navigating an increasingly complex threat landscape. The role combines deep engagement expertise, cybersecurity policy fluency, and a sophisticated understanding of Europe's evolving regulatory and institutional environment. While this role is not a sales position, it will be commercially oriented in a meaningful sense: effective engagement that establishes Mastercard as a credible, indispensable partner creates the conditions for deeper collaboration and, in partnership with Mastercard's product and sales teams, for commercial opportunities across identity, fraud prevention, and threat intelligence. This individual will be instrumental in identifying where Mastercard's capabilities are most relevant to European government needs and in shaping how the company is positioned in those conversations. Role: – Design and execute Mastercard's European government cybersecurity engagement strategy, in close coordination with the SVP, regional, and country teams. – Build and maintain high-level relationships with key European institutions and bodies — including the European Commission (DG CNECT, DG HOME), ENISA, NATO, Europol's EC3, national cybersecurity agencies (BSI, ANSSI, NCSC-UK, CCN, and others), and relevant multilateral forums. – Represent Mastercard in European cybersecurity policy forums, working groups, and industry dialogues — advancing the company's thought leadership and securing speaking and advisory roles at key events. – Work with government affairs and regional teams to understand European cybersecurity policy developments and how to translate these into strategic insights and opportunities for Mastercard. – Identify and develop opportunities for Mastercard's cybersecurity capabilities to address European government priorities, partnering closely with product and sales teams to develop credible, tailored value propositions. – Develop and deliver high-quality briefings, reports, and executive communications tailored to European government and institutional audiences. – Cultivate relationships with think tanks, academic institutions, and civil society organizations that shape European cybersecurity policy conversations. – Serve as the primary point of contact for European government and institutional inquiries related to Mastercard's cybersecurity capabilities and engagement. About You: – Extensive years of experience in cybersecurity, international affairs, or European public policy — with meaningful direct experience engaging with European institutional or government stakeholders. – Deep familiarity with the European cybersecurity landscape, including the roles and priorities of key EU institutions, NATO structures, and national cyber agencies across major membe