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Manager, Business Integration

6 days ago London, United Kingdom

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, Business Integration

Manager, Total Rewards M&A Transformation

Overview:

M&A is n integral part of Mastercard's long term strategic growth strategy. As a TR manager, you will serve as the compensation and benefit lead for assigned M&A deals and advise on all compensation and benefit matters from due diligence through integration. You will leverage your thought leadership and influencing skills to help functional teams develop and execute M&A deal strategies on a global scale while helping the M&A Total Rewards function build programs and processes for future M&As.
The job responsibilities include the following:
• Scan the total rewards landscape (compensation & benefits) to understand and learn from best practices through benchmarking/researching industry, employment trends, tracking legislation and business objectives
• Serve as point person on all compensation and benefits related activities for assigned M&A deal activities from due diligence through integration.
• Conducts comprehensive due diligence and side by side review of target company's data and policies to identify, quantify migrate risks related to compensation and benefits.

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• Oversees mapping and leveling of acquired roles into the Mastercard's job architecture including job evaluation, market survey analysis, cost analysis and educate employees on new Mastercard structure.
• Complete cost impact analysis of integrating compensation, benefits and stock program and provide recommendations that support deal rationale.
• Oversee all benefit alignment activities required for integration on to the Mastercard benefit offerings.
• Liaise with global Total Rewards teams to ensure compensation programs and tools support current and future M&A needs
• Support change management initiatives related to the HR transformation including leading employee briefing sessions and creation of communication materials.
• Keep abreast of industry and M&A trends to inform and influence compensation and benefit decisions that support the ability to grow and scale.
• Update and optimize the Total Rewards M&A playbook, incorporating best practices and lessons learned.
• Participate in and lead non-M&A total rewards projects on an as needed basis.
• Consult with Center of Excellence (COE) leaders to achieve comprehensive strategic goals and translate outcomes into strategic value and positive people experience

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Ability to influence, problem solve and successfully collaborate and communicate across all levels.
• Strong communication, negotiation, problem solving and relationship building skills.

Experience:
• Advanced knowledge of M&A deal life cycle and associated cross-functional HR activities.
• Experience coordinating with vendor/consultants and tracking progress against project deliverables, timelines and budget
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, execution and change management.
• Ability to perform in an ambiguous face paced environment and make decision in short timeframes and manage competing priorities.
• Compensation program design and project management experience.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of industry best-practices, trends and M&A trends.

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.

Client-provided location(s): London, United Kingdom
Job ID: Mastercard-22331_R-254261
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-08T23:53:29

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Some Meals Provided
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • 401(K)
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)