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Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions
Mastercard International Incorporated · 🇺🇸 Purchase, New York
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 roles18 certified filings for “Manager, Management Associate” (Management Analysts) in NY: $153k–$174k, median $158k. Most were filed at wage level IV (72%) — 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 Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions Manager, Strategic Investments Job Description Summary The Manager, Strategic Investments is an integral member of the team driving all phases sourcing, executing and overseeing strategic investments at Mastercard. The qualified candidate will be a member of a highly visible team and responsible for driving investment efforts in the Start Path fund, while also assisting with broader strategic investments, and portfolio management. The position reports to VP, Mergers and Acquisitions (Minority Investments). The candidate will lead strategic minority investments Mastercard’s Start Path program with the following primary responsibilities: • Oversee the end-to-end Start Path investment process: including but not limited to business case development, cross-functional diligence, and negotiating transaction terms with founders • Evaluate strategic fit of prospective investments against Mastercard’s priorities, including asset enhancement, ecosystem reach, and engagement expansion • Prepare executive level materials for Investment Committee and senior leadership, including investment memos, strategic rationales, and risk/mitigant frameworks. • Manage the Start Path investment portfolio: (i) point of contact for founders, internal stakeholders, and executive sponsors, (ii) performance and milestone tracking • Provide support for on-going management, valuation and monitoring of broader strategic investment portfolio outside of Start Path, including regular reporting to senior executives and Board of Directors All About You: • Must have intellectual curiosity with a desire to learn while bringing a new perspective to the table • Strong analytical skills including financial modeling, accounting and valuation experience • Solid understanding of financial concepts such as DCF, NPV, IRR, etc. • Familiarity with financial technology and payments industry preferred • Detail oriented with excellent communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills • Capable of multi-tasking in a fast paced environment • Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills • Demonstrated experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, or strategic finance role (preferred) • Bachelors Degree 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 reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com 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 f