Principal, Advisors & Consulting Services, Sub-Cluster Lead - KSA

About the role

Mastercard is looking for a Principal, Advisors & Consulting Services, Sub-Cluster Lead for the KSA market. The role leads the growing Advisors and Consulting team across the SBJY sub-cluster (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan and Yemen) and drives the delivery of Mastercard Advisors' consulting and analytics engagements in KSA, ensuring each project delivers measurable client impact.

Key responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver high-quality analyses, creative solutions and actionable recommendations that generate business value
• Own mid- to senior-level client relationships, shape client agendas and manage relationship risks
• Manage and grow a diverse consulting team in KSA, mentoring junior teammates and contributing to knowledge management and best practices
• Partner with Country Managers, Global Markets and Business Development teams on regional go-to-market initiatives
• Manage engagement budgets, staffing and risk, keeping forecasts accurate and compliant with firm policies and profitability goals
• Act as a thought partner to clients and internal stakeholders, supporting the growth of the Mastercard Advisors brand

Required profile

• Undergraduate or master's degree and significant post-graduate work experience in payments and consulting
• Deep understanding of KSA, including its regulatory framework, competitive dynamics and cultural nuances affecting financial services and payments adoption
• Strong knowledge of Mastercard's products, data assets and ecosystem partnerships
• Experience coaching and leading teams on large, strategic consulting engagements
• Proven success building relationships with mid- to executive-level clients
• Excellent communication in English and the local market language(s)

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Project management and commercial orientation