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Title and Summary

Associate Analyst, Account Management , Launch 2025 - Atlanta, GA

Who is Mastercard?
Mastercard is a global technology company behind the world’s fastest payments processing network. We are a vehicle for commerce, a connection to financial systems for the previously excluded, a technology innovation lab, and the home of Priceless®. We ensure every employee has the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and to change lives. We believe as our company grows, so should you. We believe in connecting everyone to endless, priceless possibilities.

Make an impact as an Associate Analyst, Account Management:
• Assist Account Managers in delivering against sales targets for Mastercard products & services and net revenue targets from existing and new business
• Gain exposure to Mastercard’s Sales Discipline Framework to identify strategic partnership customer needs
• Assist with the development and reporting of regular senior management business updates. Works collaboratively across various internal teams to support a variety of business initiatives
• Collaborate with Account Managers in designing specific strategies that drive customized solutions for the business that drive profit, revenue growth, and value creation for both Mastercard and the customer
• Assist with creating sales presentations, proposals and internal business case development
• Participate in setting marketing strategies and sales targets for products/services sold against customer’s business objectives utilizing a strong understanding of issuer business models.
• Assist in negotiation, execution and managing the customer contract agreement process, ensuring global linkage of resources and information sharing.
• Supports project execution across at least one business function (e.g., business development, advertising, marketing, product management)
• Use analytical and problem-solving skills to provide analyses and solutions that satisfy business needs and inform strategy development. Leverages data tools to develop revenue and expense benchmarks and performance trends
• Shadow Account Managers in building relationships with the third-party sales force of the processing and distribution partners to train them on the value proposition of the Mastercard partnership
• Participates in project and team meetings, business forecasting and planning activities
Launch Program Components:
The Launch program is a development program that is supplemental to the role and is designed to help you transition from being a student to being a Mastercard employee. In this program, you will participate in:

• Four-day orientation focused on getting to know Mastercard, building your skills, and be a force for good (Mastercard’s culture)
• Professional skills workshops
• Launch Innovation Week
• Social impact – pro bono team challenge
• Global Volunteer Challenge

Program Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or accelerated master’s program graduating between Winter 2024 – Spring 2025
• Innovative thinking and thoughtful risk taking
• Ability to partner across the organization
• Sound communication skills
• Outstanding record of academic achievement
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, PPT)
• High energy level; flexible, adaptive and strong collaborator
• Well planned, organized & structured to manage time & work effectively
• Ability to work in a complex and changing environment that requires both flexibility and creativity to succeed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced evolving business process as a self-starter
• Demonstrate effective leadership and problem resolution skills
• Takes initiative to explore new and innovative ideas and present to broader team, leadership, cross functionally

Application Process:
• Submit your application
• If eligible, receive invitation for a digital interview; this includes answering pre-recorded interview questions that advance your application
• If recommended further, receive invitation for final round interview(s); you will have the opportunity to meet with us virtually to learn more about our business and culture


This role is not eligible for Mastercard’s work authorization sponsorship. As such, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, now as well as in the future, without employer sponsorship. For example, students or recent graduates in the United States on an F1 visa (including those with CPT or OPT authorization) are not eligible for this role.

Mastercard is an 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. 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 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.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance), flexible spending account and health savings account, paid leaves (including 16 weeks new parent leave, up to 20 paid days bereavement leave), 10 annual paid sick days, 10 or more annual paid vacation days based on level, 5 personal days, 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays, 401k with a best-in-class company match, deferred compensation for eligible roles, fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities, eligibility for tuition reimbursement, gender-inclusive benefits and many more.