Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services, Strategy & Transformation

Mastercard; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard, a global leader in payments, is seeking a Managing Consultant for their Advisors & Consulting Services team. This role involves leading client engagements, developing strategies using data to unlock value for clients, and mentoring consulting teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in consulting and strategic management, combined with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Work experience in consulting, corporate strategy, or product management.
• Experience coaching and managing teams during engagements.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements across various industries.
• Develop strategies and programs leveraging data solutions.
• Provide analytical leadership and mentorship to junior consultants.

Skills

Logical, structured thinking

Numerical analysis

Advanced Excel skills

Advanced PowerPoint skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Effective communication

Education

Undergraduate degree

MBA or master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build asustainableeconomy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactionssecure, 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.

Title and Summary

Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services, Strategy & Transformation Managing Consultant

Overview

MasterCard Advisors, the professional services arm of MasterCard Worldwide, provides payments-focused consulting services (including business strategy, proposition & operating model design, performance optimisation, marketing, information and risk management) to financial institutions and merchants worldwide.
With its unique payments expertise, deep understanding of customer needs and successful track record in addressing complex challenges throughout the payments lifecycle, MasterCard Advisors has established a strong track record of successfully addressing the challenges and opportunities of its clients
• Are you motivated by developing new consulting models, leading to insights into issues and developing recommendations that add real value to clients?
• Can you develop key hypotheses and construct logical storylines?
• Do you want to play a key role in driving a world beyond cash?

Roles and Responsibilities

Client Impact

Lead client engagements across a range of industries and problem statements

Develop strategies and programs for large, regional, and global clients by leveraging data and technology solutions to unlock client value

Own key relationships with mid-level to senior client stakeholders and independently assess client agenda, internal culture, and change readiness



Team Collaboration & Culture

Lead team to creative insights and sound business recommendations, and deliver impactful client presentations while growing team members’ roles and skills

Provide analytical and day-to-day project delivery team leadership, and create a collaborative and inclusive environment for all levels

Collaborate with internal Mastercard stakeholders including Product and Business Development to scope projects, create relevant solutions for clients, and build the firm's intellectual capital

Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and mentorship to junior consultants



Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Undergraduate degree with work experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business intelligence, business line management, or product management

Experience coaching and managing teams across multiple consulting engagements that involve structured problem solving and stakeholder management

Experience managing key client relationships

Knowledge of business KPIs, financials, and organizational leadership

Ability to identify new business development opportunities, and experience drafting proposals and scoping new opportunities

Logical, structured thinking, and affinity for numerical analysis

Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and 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



Preferred qualifications

Experience generating new knowledge or creating innovative solutions for a firm

Relevant industry expertise

MBA or master’s degree with relevant specialization (not required)

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.