Manager, Communications (Asia Pacific)

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, Communications (Asia Pacific) Mastercard is looking for a Communications Manager to join our Asia Pacific Communications team, helping drive strategic communications across one of our most diverse and dynamic regions. Working closely with senior business and Communications leaders, this person will bring ideas, identify communications opportunities and take ownership of turning complex priorities into clear, compelling B2B stories. The role spans internal and external audiences and multiple channels, requiring strong writing, business curiosity, sound judgement and a proactive mindset. It is an opportunity to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and play an active role in shaping Mastercard’s story across Asia Pacific. Role • Drive communications priorities across Asia Pacific, proactively bringing forward ideas and identifying opportunities to strengthen Mastercard’s business and leadership stories. • Partner with senior business and Communications leaders to understand business priorities and translate complex topics into clear, relevant and compelling communications strategies and narratives. • Develop and deliver high-quality B2B storytelling that brings Mastercard’s products, technologies and business priorities to life for customers, partners and other key audiences. • Shape and create executive communications and leadership content, bringing strong judgement on messaging, positioning, tone and audience. • Identify the right mix of earned, owned, social and internal channels to maximise the relevance and impact of priority stories. • Lead communications initiatives from idea through execution, independently navigating stakeholders, agencies and partners while maintaining high standards of quality. • Connect global, regional and market teams, spotting opportunities to bring together local activity into stronger Asia Pacific narratives and proactively turning business developments into communications opportunities. All About You • Strong background in corporate, B2B or integrated communications, with a track record of delivering high-quality communications across different audiences and channels. • Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to turn complex business topics into clear, compelling narratives without losing their substance. • Proven success working with senior leaders, including shaping executive communications, messaging, thought leadership or leadership content. • A proactive, ownership-driven approach, with the confidence to bring ideas, make sound judgement calls and move work forward without requiring detailed direction. • Comfortable navigating complex, matrixed environments and building effective relationships across global, regional and market teams. • Strategic and hands-on, able to move from identifying a communications opportunity and shaping the approach through to high-quality execution. • Strong understanding of how earned, owned, social and internal channels can be used effectively depending on the audience, objective and story. • Highly collaborative, curious and organised, with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and quality.