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Director, Global AI Thought Leadership

Toronto, CanadaFull-timeCA$138k–CA$221k2026-10-15 → 2026-11-11
Based in Canada

Core

Define Mastercard's enterprise AI vision, cultivate a unified narrative for AI solutions, and execute thought leadership programs to strengthen engagement with customers, stakeholders, and employees.

Role type

Director, Global AI Thought Leadership

Builds

Original insights, executive narratives, research reports, whitepapers, and flagship content for an AI-driven content studio.

Domain

Payments industry + Artificial Intelligence / Data Strategy

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Thought leadership strategy, market research, executive storytelling, content production management, AI technology landscape analysis, stakeholder coordination, public speaking

Preferred skills

Payments, financial services, or digital commerce domain knowledge

Responsibilities

Monitor AI and data technology landscapes to identify opportunities and risks; Develop original thought leadership and points of view on AI adoption and trust; Create flagship content including research reports and whitepapers; Lead the end-to-end thought leadership lifecycle from research to publication; Measure impact of thought leadership programs; Partner with executives and cross-functional teams to deliver leadership programs and activate content; Represent Mastercard at industry events and analyst engagements.