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Mastercard

Jan 22, 2025

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Milan
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need an undergrad degree, consulting experience, strong analytical skills, proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, stakeholder management, and the ability to work in fast-paced environments.
  • You will analyze client needs, develop strategies, present findings, lead meetings, and collaborate with teams while contributing to projects and gaining mentorship for growth.

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree with work experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business intelligence, business line management, or product management
  • Relevant client or internal stakeholder management experience
  • Logical, structured thinking, and affinity for numerical analysis
  • Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks with multiple clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English and the local office language (if applicable)
  • Eligibility to work in the country where you are applying, as well as apply for travel visas as required by travel needs
  • Ability to identify problems, brainstorm and analyze answers, and implement the best solutions
  • Experience managing tasks or workstreams in a collaborative team environment with third parties
  • Relevant industry expertise
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Provide creative input on projects across a range of industries and problem statements
  • Contribute to the development of strategies and programs for regional and global clients by leveraging data and technology solutions to unlock client value
  • Collaborate with Mastercard team to understand clients’ needs, agenda, and risks
  • Develop working relationship with client analysts/managers, and act as trusted and reliable partner
  • Collaborate with senior project delivery consultants to identify key findings, prepare effective presentations, and deliver recommendations to clients
  • Independently identify issues in defined area of analysis, and structure and synthesize own analysis to highlight relevant findings
  • Lead internal and client meetings, and contribute to project management
  • Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital
  • Receive mentorship from consulting leaders for professional growth and development

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of Mastercard's Advisors & Consulting Services?

The primary purpose is to acquire, engage, and retain customers by managing fraud and risk, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving the digital payments experience while providing strategic insights and recommendations through a combination of management consulting and Mastercard's data assets.

What types of clients does the Advisors & Consulting Services team work with?

The team works with a diverse global customer base across various industries, including banking, payments, retail, and restaurants.

What are the key specializations within the Advisors & Consulting Services group?

The key specializations include Strategy & Transformation, Performance Analytics, Business Experimentation, Marketing, and Program Management.

What qualifications are required for the Consultant position?

Candidates should have an undergraduate degree with experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business intelligence, business line management, or product management, along with relevant client or internal stakeholder management experience.

What skills are preferred for applicants to this position?

Preferred skills include the ability to identify problems and implement solutions, experience managing tasks or workstreams in a collaborative environment, and relevant industry expertise.

Is there an opportunity for professional growth in this role?

Yes, employees receive mentorship from consulting leaders for professional growth and development.

What tools and software proficiency is expected for this Consultant position?

Candidates should have advanced skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

How important is effective communication in this role?

Effective communication is crucial, as candidates must communicate effectively in English and the local office language (if applicable).

What is the expected work environment for this role?

The work environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven, requiring the ability to manage multiple tasks and clients simultaneously.

What responsibilities do consultants have regarding information security?

Consultants are expected to abide by Mastercard's security policies, ensure confidentiality and integrity of information, report any suspected security violations, and complete all required security training.

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Mastercard

Connecting Everyone to Priceless Possibilities

Consulting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1966
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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.