Business Development Associate Analyst - Graduate Program (Feb 2025)

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 realise 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. 

Overview 

Mastercard’s Associate Analyst, Business Development role sits within Mastercard’s broader Business & Market Development teams. This team is responsible for growing Mastercard’s revenue by identifying and pursuing opportunities with new or existing customers & markets. We are focused on growing our market share, acceptance, and number of customer touchpoints in our regional footprint. Our Associate Analyst, Business Development will join our Sydney TechHub to further achieve these goals.

Role 

In this role, you will:

• Use analytical problem-solving and data tools to advise senior team members regarding Customer Account Management and market strategies
• Support project execution across multiple business functions including account management, business development, advertising, marketing and product management
• Participate in business conversations with key decision-makers internally and externally
• Act as key resource lead on segments or parts of small projects.
• Contribute to the delivery of integrated solutions that address customer needs
• Support the sales team, internal partners and key stakeholders to provide support to sales in a region
• Create and review sales presentations, proposals and internal business case development
• Work closely and develops relationships with internal stakeholders across the business unit

All About You 

The ideal candidate for this position should: 

• Class of 2024 students pursuing a Masters's/bachelor’s degree in your final year.
• Business experience or educational background in industries such as financial services, consumer products, consulting, marketing, technology, or communications
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong analytical and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects concurrently, while meeting deadlines
• Works successfully and cooperatively in a team atmosphere
• Uses insights drawn from data analytics to add value to a customer servicing team

Please note: that unfortunately, Mastercard does not sponsor immigration visas for graduate roles at this time. Please ensure that you have full, unrestricted working rights to qualify for this position (AU/NZ Permanent Residents & Citizens only).

Working at Mastercard

Our culture offers a world of Priceless possibilities. It’s a culture of purpose, belonging and knowing that the work you do matters. We cultivate an environment for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. Mastercard was recently named number 20 in the top 100 graduate programs by GradAustralia, and number 5 in Technology companies. 

At Mastercard, you get flexibility and choice to meet your needs and commitment to your personal and professional growth. It’s about bringing your authentic self to work.

Our benefits include:

• Hybrid work (i.e. 2office3home). Work where suits you and your team best.
• 'Work from elsewhere' or in one of our 210 offices worldwide for 4 weeks a year.
• Paid volunteering leave to make a difference in your community.
• Access to well-being initiatives and counselling services to boost your mind, body, and spirit.
• We got you covered for health insurance, travel Insurance and accidental insurance.
• Resource and funding assistance for personal and professional growth.
• A generous and inclusive parental leave policy.

You can also join one of our business resource groups (BRGs) to connect with your colleagues and make a lasting impact in an area that you are passionate about!