Associate Analyst

OA- Mastercard; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global payments technology company located in Dubai seeks an Associate Analyst for their Sales Launch Graduate Program 2026. The candidate will support sales teams by analyzing data and reporting insights to drive growth. Ideal applicants are Final Year Undergraduates or recent graduates with strong analytical skills and a proactive attitude. This program offers a chance to develop skills in a dynamic environment as part of Mastercard's commitment to nurturing future talent.

Qualifications

• Must be a Final Year Undergraduate or have graduated after September 2025.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports and generate insights to support sales performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for alignment on sales initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and databases.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strategic thinking

Multi-tasking

Sense of ownership

Education

Final Year Undergraduate/Masters student

Job description

Overview

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Role Title and Summary

Associate Analyst, Sales, Launch Graduate Program 2026 — Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE Nationals Preferred)

Launch Program: Mastercard Launch is an 18-month global development program providing recent graduates with opportunities and exposure. You will not only enhance your professional growth and skills in a global setting, you’ll launch your Mastercard career.

Associate Analyst, Sales: As an Associate Sales Analyst, you will be involved in supporting the sales team by analyzing data and generating insights to drive business growth.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, tracking sales performance, and identifying trends to optimize sales strategies. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of sales initiatives. Additionally, the role involves maintaining accurate records and databases to support decision-making processes.

What you’ll need:

• To be available to start from 1st September 2026
• To be a Final Year Undergraduate/Masters student or to have graduated no earlier than September 2025
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong strategic and conceptual aptitude
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise multiple projects concurrently
• High-energy, can-do attitude, very strong sense of ownership

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.