Strategy & Data Consulting Intern - Summer 2027

Mastercard; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and coaching

Networking opportunities

Professional development experiences

Exposure to innovative technologies

Volunteer, community engagement, and团队

Job summary

Mastercard’s Advisors & Consulting Services internship in Bentonville offers hands-on experience on strategy projects for leading brands. You’ll work in small teams, analyze data, and translate insights into client-ready recommendations while building external relationships with clients.

You will gain exposure to industries such as financial services, retail, and hospitality, participate in mentorship, and network with leaders—preparing for a post‑graduate career in consulting and technology.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or master’s degree with expected graduation Spring 2028.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are valued.
• Interest in business decisions and data-driven insights.
• Willingness to learn quickly through Mastercard’s training.
• Demonstrated leadership or teamwork through activities or work.

Responsibilities

• Work in small teams to support strategic consulting projects across industries.
• Collaborate with colleagues across different areas of the organization and gain exposure to business development, account management, and product management.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and help translate insights into recommendations.
• Create clear and compelling presentations for internal teams and clients.
• Support problem solving by structuring challenges and exploring solutions; build understanding of end-to-end engagements.
• Participate in volunteer and team-building experiences.
• Gain exposure to leadership teams through networking sessions and speaker series.
• Begin to build relationships with clients to understand their business needs and guide impactful decisions.
• Grow by receiving hands-on mentorship from an experienced management team.

Skills

Passion

Analytic Excellence

Business Interest

Rapid Growth

Teamwork

Integrity

Diverse Perspective

Communication

Education

Undergraduate or master’s degree

Tools

SQL

SAS

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Mastercard’s Advisors & Consulting Services internship in Bentonville offers hands-on experience on strategy projects for leading brands. You’ll work in small teams, analyze data, and translate insights into client-ready recommendations while building external relationships with clients.

You will gain exposure to industries such as financial services, retail, and hospitality, participate in mentorship, and network with leaders—preparing for a post‑graduate career in consulting and technology.