Launch Program Analyst - Corporate Functions 2027

Mastercard Inc.; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

401k with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mastercard Inc. in the United States invites applicants to join a structured Launch Program for 2027. This 18-month program provides hands-on experience, structured learning, mentorship, and real business challenges across corporate functions.

You’ll contribute to governance, planning, and performance analysis, while building expertise in analytics, reporting, and program management with cross-functional teams. Typical components include budgeting support and strategic project delivery.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or accelerated Master’s degree with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools, digital platforms, and emerging technologies; willingness to leverage new technologies to enhance productivity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data and insights to inform research.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support business planning, executive reporting, governance, and program management activities by developing presentations, tracking key initiatives, maintaining product roadmaps, and helping leaders monitor progress against strategic goals.
• Analyze business performance, market trends, competitive intelligence, customer insights, and industry research to identify opportunities, support decision-making, and inform product and commercialization strategies.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations that translate data into actionable insights, helping teams measure performance, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and communicate business results to stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, process improvements, risk management activities, and operational planning efforts that drive business growth and organizational effectiveness.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and business reviews by gathering data, conducting analysis, and preparing materials that support executive decision-making.
• Assist in the execution of commercialization and go-to-market initiatives by tracking milestones, coordinating stakeholder activities, and supporting the successful delivery of key business programs.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent written and verbal skills

Analytical/problem solving

Organizational & project management

Collaborative relationship building

Adaptability and resilience

Willingness to leverage AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s or accelerated Master’s student

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Mastercard Inc. in the United States invites applicants to join a structured Launch Program for 2027. This 18-month program provides hands-on experience, structured learning, mentorship, and real business challenges across corporate functions.

You’ll contribute to governance, planning, and performance analysis, while building expertise in analytics, reporting, and program management with cross-functional teams. Typical components include budgeting support and strategic project delivery.