Associate Product Specialist, Product Management

Mastercard Inc.; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Mastercard is seeking an Associate Product Specialist to support billing, onboarding and Commerce Media operations within the Global Advertiser Experience team. The role focuses on efficient invoicing, data insights and process improvements.

We value strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, data interpretation, and the use of AI for analytics. Bachelor's degree required; hybrid collaboration across regions and stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and relevant coursework in business or analytics.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are recommended for reporting.
• Experience interpreting data to derive insights and recommendations is preferred.
• Adept use of AI to support data analytics and process improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Provides second-level support to customer facing teams regarding invoice payments and investigations.
• Builds or uses revenue reports to provide insights on revenue, payment statuses and KPIs.
• Performs quality checks on reports and supports weekly/monthly performance audits.
• Supports accounts receivable processes including aging and documentation.
• Collaborates with third-party payment systems and internal billing teams for invoicing setup.
• Assists with development of new processes, documentation and training for onboarding in CRM and billing.
• Participates in pilots and testing of new product releases and processes.
• Conducts research to identify business issues and opportunities.
• Maintains ownership of tasks and communicates progress across the team.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Communication

Billing knowledge

AI in data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

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 Product Specialist, Product Management

Within Mastercard Services, our Customer Acquisition & Engagement business drives profitable business growth and maximizes customer lifetime value by transforming routine interactions into lasting relationships. We are looking for an Associate Product Specialist to support billing and onboarding operations for our newly launched Commerce Media business and our legacy businesses. Mastercard Commerce Media is a digital media network, where advertisers can reach consumers with highly personalized, targeted ads and offers on premium publishing channels. Commerce Media is one of our fast-growing businesses within this group at the intersection of commerce, data and digital experiences, focused on performance oriented solutions. The role will be part of the Global Advertiser Experience team that focuses on designing and supporting a best in class experience for our customers that ultimately drives revenue for both Mastercard and its partners, while advancing our objectives.

Role

• Provides second level support to customer facing teams regarding invoice payments; researches issues, corrects errors and identifies improvements to minimize future inquiries.
• Builds and/or uses revenue reports to provide business insights on revenue, payment statuses, exceptions and other required KPI metrics.
• Performs quality checks on reports and distributes weekly and monthly performance reports; supports audit requests.
• Supports account receivables process including monitoring aging receivables, documentation, and remediation with account managers and Accounts Receivable teams.
• Collaborates with third-party payment systems and internal billing teams to ensure proper setup for invoicing customers via third parties.
• Assists with development of new processes, documentation and training materials for customer onboarding activities in CRM and billing systems.
• Participates in pilot activities and testing efforts of new product releases and processes to document observations, validate delivery and identify new requirements and improvements.
• Develops awareness of key business issues by helping to perform research & analysis.
• Takes personal ownership for seeing tasks through to timely completion while keeping team updated on progress.
• Collaborates internally with all stakeholders on managing deliverables.

All About You

• Strong Excel and Powerpoint skills recommended.
• Approaches work situations with intellectual curiosity regularly sharing ideas for process modifications/ improvements.
• Preferred experience in interpreting data for insights, recommendations and problem solving.
• Adept in using AI to support data analytics and improvements in processes.
• Exhibit effective and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with key stakeholders, across regions and different seniority levels.
• Analytical thinker and problem solver.
• Demonstrated ability to act independently and proactively.
• Preferred experience and understanding of billing and payment processes.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role.

In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

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.

Compensation

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay Ranges O'Fallon, Missouri: $67,000 - $111,000 USD

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• Flexible spending account and health savings account
• Paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave)
• 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire
• 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
• 401k with a best-in-class company match
• Deferred compensation for eligible roles
• Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
• Eligibility for tuition reimbursement
• and many more

Benefits (Interns)

• 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
• Jury duty leave
• On-site fitness facilities in some locations

Posting Details

THIS POSTING RELECTS ONE OR MORE CURRENT VACANCIES ON OUR TEAM, AND MASTERCARD INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY 01/24/2027. If the fill date has passed, Mastercard intends to fill this position as soon as possible.

Everyone wants easier ways to pay; we invent them. Checkout lines are slow; we speed them along. Merchants want more sales; we give them data and insights. People need financial access; we connect them. Corporate purchasing is complicated; we make it simple. Commuters are busy; we speed them on their way. Governments need greater efficiencies; we help create them. Small businesses are virtual; we give them access to a world of buyers. Retailers want to fight fraud; we provide the tools.