Associate Consultant, Launch Graduate Program - Malaysia (Performance Analytics Track) (Jan 2026)
Associate Consultant role in Mastercard’s Launch Graduate Program 2026, focusing on performance analytics and data‑driven consulting in Kuala Lumpur.
Your Role
Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborate within small teams to address strategic questions for major global brands.
- Take ownership of deliverables and build external client relationships.
- Use quantitative and qualitative skills to drive data‑led consulting solutions.
- Analyze Mastercard, client, and third‑party data to identify trends, build models, and create data visualizations.
- Engage with client stakeholders through virtual and in‑person meetings to inform strategic recommendations.
- Support multiple customers concurrently on projects ranging from 4 weeks to 1 year.
About You
The company is looking for candidates with:
- Expected graduation between November 2025 and June/July 2026.
- Malaysia International Passport holder without need for work visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Proficiency in English; Bahasa Malay proficiency highly preferred.
- Passion for responsibility and delivering high‑quality results.
- Experience with data analysis or querying tools and basic data‑driven programming (Python, SQL).
- Understanding of math and statistical concepts such as distributions, hypothesis testing, and correlation.
- Interest in business and company decision‑making processes.
- Eagerness to learn quickly through structured training and organic development.
- Teamwork skills and a will‑to‑win attitude.
- Integrity and commitment to Mastercard’s values of honesty and learning from mistakes.
- Diverse perspective and unique skillset contribution.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and strong logical thinking.
Training & Development
- Structured training curriculum and organic development opportunities to support rapid growth.
How to Apply
- Submit a cover letter, resume, and transcript (unofficial or official).
This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.