Associate Analyst, Business Development, Launch Program 2027 – Saudi Arabia

Mastercard; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard’s 18‑month Launch Program in Saudi Arabia offers a hands‑on, mentored path to skilled business development experience. As an Associate Analyst in Services BD, you will identify opportunities, build client proposals, and learn how enterprise sales and product delivery intersect to drive growth.

Ideal candidates are current undergraduates or graduates with graduation between June 2026 and August 2027, and can start on 1 September 2027 while contributing to Mastercard’s payments

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with an expected graduation between June 2026 and August 2027.
• Available to start on 1 September 2027.
• Strong analytical, strategic aptitude and a high level of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market, customer, and competitive research to identify growth opportunities.
• Support the development of Client proposals, presentations, and business cases.
• Analyze sales pipeline, revenue performance, and business metrics to generate insights and recommendations.
• Assist with opportunity tracking, forecasting, and reporting activities.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders across Sales, Product, Consulting, Finance, and Delivery teams.
• Prepare materials for customer meetings, business reviews, and leadership updates.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and projects aimed at growing Mastercard's Services business.
• Develop a strong understanding of the payments ecosystem, financial services industry, and Mastercard's products and solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strategic mindset

Ownership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

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.

Title And Summary

Associate Analyst, Business Development, Launch Program 2027 – Saudi Arabia

Why join Mastercard’s Launch Program?

Over the course of this 18-month program, you'll build specialized expertise through hands‑on experience, structured learning, and mentorship from industry leaders. You'll work on real business challenges, applying your skills to projects that create meaningful impact. Along the way, you'll deepen your knowledge of Mastercard's business, collaborate with teams across the organization, and develop the technical, analytical, and professional capabilities needed to accelerate your career. By the end of the program, you’ll have a strong foundation in your chosen field and the confidence to continue to grow here at Mastercard.

Business Development (Services BD)

Services Business Development is responsible for identifying, shaping, and commercializing opportunities across Mastercard Services as well as for managing Services P&L. The team works closely with Clients, Account Management, Product, and Delivery teams to drive revenue growth, support strategic Client engagements, and expand the adoption of Mastercard's Services Portfolio. The function combines Market Analysis, Strategic Analysis, Sales Support, Opportunity Management, and Business Planning to help Clients achieve their objectives while accelerating Services growth.

What You Will Do

As a Business Analyst within Services Business Development, you will support the team in identifying and advancing business opportunities across key customers and sectors.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Conducting market, customer, and competitive research to identify growth opportunities
• Supporting the development of Client proposals, presentations, and business cases
• Analyzing sales pipeline, revenue performance, and business metrics to generate insights and recommendations
• Assisting with opportunity tracking, forecasting, and reporting activities
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders across Sales, Product, Consulting, Finance, and Delivery teams
• Preparing materials for customer meetings, business reviews, and leadership updates
• Contributing to strategic initiatives and projects aimed at growing Mastercard's Services business
• Developing a strong understanding of the payments ecosystem, financial services industry, and Mastercard's products and solutions

This role is ideal for a recent graduate who enjoys analytical problem‑solving, working with data, collaborating across teams, and contributing to commercial growth initiatives in a fast‑paced environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, with an anticipated graduation date between June 2026 and August 2027
• Available to start on 1st September 2027
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong strategic and conceptual aptitude
• High‑energy, can‑do attitude, very strong sense of ownership

Corporate Security Responsibility

• 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.