Senior Analyst, Analytics & Metrics - Open Finance

Mastercard Inc.; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard Inc. seeks a Senior Analyst, Analytics & Metrics for Open Finance to turn large datasets into actionable insights and drive client value. You will partner with Customer Success, Product, Engineering, BI, and executives to develop performance reporting and strategic analyses.

The role requires strong SQL, data visualization skills, and the ability to communicate insights to senior stakeholders across regions, with travel for client reviews (approx. 15–20%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related experience.
• Experience in analytics, business intelligence, consulting, strategy, or a related analytical role.
• Strong SQL and data analysis skills with experience working with large-scale datasets.
• Experience using data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present insights to executive audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience translating technical concepts into business-focused recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer and platform performance data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and actionable business recommendations.
• Develop and deliver executive-level dashboards, scorecards, presentations, and business reviews for internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with Customer Success and Account Management teams to provide data-driven insights that support client growth and retention.
• Investigate performance changes, conversion trends, operational issues, and client inquiries through detailed root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with BI, Data Engineering, Product, and Engineering teams to improve reporting capabilities and analytical methodologies.
• Design and maintain scalable reporting solutions using enterprise analytics platforms and data visualization tools.
• Leverage automation, AI-enabled analytics, and modern reporting techniques to improve efficiency and insights quality.
• Identify opportunities to standardize reporting processes and establish analytics best practices.
• Support strategic initiatives by providing analytical expertise, forecasting, performance measurement, and business case development.
• Leverage modern data platforms including Snowflake, Databricks, Tableau, and enterprise reporting tools.
• Partner with geographically distributed teammates and stakeholders across multiple regions to deliver consistent analytics outcomes.
• Support client-facing engagements, including periodic travel for business reviews, strategic planning sessions, and performance discussions (15-20% in North America and occasionally internationally)

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Tableau/Power BI

Executive communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytics/Statistics/Economics/Business/CS/Math/Engineering

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

Senior Analyst, Analytics & Metrics - Open FinanceOverview

The Strategic Customer Analytics - Open Finance team serves as a trusted analytics partner to Mastercard's Open Finance clients, helping customers understand performance, identify growth opportunities, and maximize value from Mastercard's data and connectivity solutions. The Senior Analyst, Analytics & Metrics will play a critical role in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that drive business decisions for both internal and external stakeholders.

This role combines advanced analytics, data storytelling, client consulting, and cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will partner closely with Customer Success, Product, Engineering, Business Intelligence, and executive leadership teams to develop performance reporting, investigate trends, uncover opportunities, and communicate findings through compelling analyses and presentations.

The ideal candidate is highly comfortable working with large datasets, and capable of translating technical concepts into clear business recommendations. They will have opportunities to influence strategic initiatives, support key client relationships, and help shape the future of analytics within Mastercard's Open Finance organization. You will also collaborate closely with a globally distributed team across North America, India, Europe, South Africa, and South America, requiring strong communication skills and an ability to work effectively across time zones.

Role

• Analyze customer and platform performance data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and actionable business recommendations.
• Develop and deliver executive-level dashboards, scorecards, presentations, and business reviews for both internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Partner with Customer Success Managers and Account Management teams to provide data-driven insights that support client growth and retention.
• Investigate performance changes, conversion trends, operational issues, and client inquiries through detailed root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, Product, and Engineering teams to improve reporting capabilities and analytical methodologies.
• Design and maintain scalable reporting solutions using enterprise analytics platforms and data visualization tools.
• Leverage automation, AI-enabled analytics, and modern reporting techniques to improve efficiency and enhance the quality of client insights.
• Identify opportunities to standardize reporting processes and establish analytics best practices across the organization.
• Support strategic initiatives by providing analytical expertise, forecasting, performance measurement, and business case development.
• Leverage modern data platforms including Snowflake, Databricks, Tableau, and enterprise reporting tools.
• Partner with geographically distributed teammates and stakeholders across multiple regions to deliver consistent, high-quality analytics and reporting outcomes.
• Support client-facing engagements, including periodic travel for business reviews, strategic planning sessions, and performance discussions (15-20% in North America and occasionally internationally)

All About You

• Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related experience.
• Experience in analytics, business intelligence, consulting, strategy, or a related analytical role.
• Strong SQL and data analysis skills with experience working with large-scale datasets.
• Experience using data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present insights to executive audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience translating technical concepts into business-focused recommendations.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in financial services, fintech, payments, open banking, open finance, or digital platforms.
• Knowledge of A/B testing, performance measurement, forecasting, or statistical analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake and Databricks.
• Experience working in client-facing analytics or consulting environments.
• Experience leveraging AI tools and automation to improve reporting and analytical workflows.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.

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. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: 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. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

Pay Ranges

Purchase, New York: $101,000 - $162,000 USDO'Fallon, Missouri: $88,000 - $141,000 USD