2023 Mastercard Launch Australia, Associate Product Specialist, Product Management null

Who is Mastercard? 

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential. 

Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all. 

The Mastercard Launch program is aimed at early career talent, to help you develop skills and gain cross-functional work experience. Over a period of 18 months, Launch participants will be assigned to a business unit, learn and develop skills, and gain valuable on the job experience. 

Job Description 

• Partner cooperatively in a team environment to support the evolution of a wide array of strategic programs across Mastercard business
• Liaise with customers to identify opportunities to enhance current products and develop solutions that meet the needs of the market
• Analyze Mastercard’s vast data resources to generate valuable insights to facilitate, customer outcomes and develop new business opportunities
• Perform project management duties, creating and documenting processes, developing timelines, managing compliance cases, supporting risk mitigation for our third parties
• Communicate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop customer narratives, customer presentations and analyses
• Interface with customers, both internal and external, to effectively communicate progress on joint initiatives and create greater awareness about payment trends, thought leadership and best practices
• Perform desktop research to identify regional or global trends and develop competitor intelligence and other data points to inform business strategy and aid with decision making
• Assist with ad hoc requests, participate in special projects as required, and provide cross-functional support as needed

All About You

• Graduating Seniors – class of 2022
• Analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills
• Strategic thinker with ability to derive and translate data analytics to meet business goals
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Project management skills, highly organized with strong attention to detail
• A Collaborative, team player who shows initiative and curiosity to learn from the team and partners well with colleagues
• Must be able to work independently in developing and mapping out solutions
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, handle multiple tasks, consistently meet established deadlines, and deliver exceptional results
• Expert PC skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access; programming and coding ability a plus
• Experience with Tableau, Domo, or other comparable business intelligence tools
• Understanding of risk management disciplines

Languages

• English required
• Additional languages are a plus

Please note that Mastercard will not be able to sponsor employment visa for foreigners.  You will need to have working rights in Australia to qualify for this position.