Associate analyst account management launch program

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, Account Management, Launch Program 2026 - New York

We believe that opportunity is for all of us.

This is Mastercard Launch.

Who is Mastercard?

Mastercard is a technology company in the global payments business. We connect consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses worldwide and enable them to use secure and convenient electronic forms of payment. Mastercard is a driving force at the heart of commerce, enabling global transactions and bringing insight into the payments process to make commerce faster, more secure, and more valuable to everyone involved. As a critical link among financial institutions and millions of businesses, cardholders and merchants worldwide, Mastercard provides services in more than 210 countries and territories. You find more information on

Mastercard Launch

There are some skills you can teach. And some you can inspire. Mastercard Launch gives recent graduates both—immersing emerging talent in an 18-month journey where they will challenge the status quo, engage in meaningful and practical sessions, drive Decency and Belonging, our mission to be a Force for Good and be the ultimate catalyst for personal and professional growth. The Launch program is for change makers, those who dare to be greater and who wish to make a real impact on the world. We invite you to bring your passion, share your talent and make the most of this truly Priceless experience.

What it is

A permanent opportunity but dedicated to an 18-month program that educates, inspires personal growth, and builds professional confidence to create a Priceless career with Mastercard. Launch will include development opportunities such as: Professional skills learning; Networking and career conversations

Make An Impact As An Associate Analyst, Account Management

• Assist Account Managers in delivering against sales targets for Mastercard products & services and net revenue targets from existing and new business
• Gain exposure to Mastercard’s Sales Discipline Framework to identify strategic partnership customer needs

Assist with the development and reporting of regular senior management business updates. Works collaboratively across various internal teams to support a variety of business initiatives

• Collaborate with Account Managers in designing specific strategies that drive customized solutions for the business that drive profit, revenue growth, and value creation for both Mastercard and the customer
• Assist with creating sales presentations, proposals and internal business case development
• Participate in setting marketing strategies and sales targets for products/services sold against customer’s business objectives utilizing a strong understanding of issuer business models.
• Assist in negotiation, execution and managing the customer contract agreement process, ensuring global linkage of resources and information sharing.
• Supports project execution across at least one business function (e.g., business development, advertising, marketing, product management)
• Use analytical and problem-solving skills to provide analyses and solutions that satisfy business needs and inform strategy development. Leverages data tools to develop revenue and expense benchmarks and performance trends
• Shadow Account Managers in building relationships with the third-party sales force of the processing and distribution partners to train them on the value proposition of the Mastercard partnership

Participates in project and team meetings, business forecasting and planning activities

Launch Program Components

The Launch program is a development program that is supplemental to the role and is designed to help you transition from being a student to being a Mastercard employee. In this program, you will participate in:

Four-day orientation focused on getting to know Mastercard, building your skills, and be a force for good (Mastercard’s culture)

Professional skills workshops

Launch Innovation Week

Social impact – pro bono team challenge

Global Volunteer Challenge

Program Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or accelerated master’s program graduating between Winter 2025 – Spring 2026

Innovative thinking and thoughtful risk taking

Ability to partner across the organization

Sound communication skills

Outstanding record of academic achievement

Strong oral and written communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, PPT)

High energy level; flexible, adaptive and strong collaborator

Well planned, organized & structured to manage time & work effectively

Ability to work in a complex and changing environment that requires both flexibility and creativity to succeed.

Ability to work in a fast-paced evolving business process as a self-starter

Demonstrate effective leadership and problem resolution skills

Takes initiative to explore new and innovative ideas and present to broader team, leadership, cross functionally

The position will be based in either Purchase, NY or New York City, NY. We will do our best to align you with your preferred location but we expect candidates to be flexible working in either offices and following Mastercard’s “return to office” strategy of working minimum 3 days/week in their assigned office location.

Application Process

Submit your application

If eligible, receive invitation for a digital interview; this includes answering pre-recorded interview questions that advance your application

If recommended further, receive invitation for final round interview(s); you will have the opportunity to meet with us virtually to learn more about our business and culture

Compensation: $41.75 - $43.40

This role is not eligible for Mastercard’s work authorization sponsorship. As such, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, now as well as in the future, without employer sponsorship. For example, students or recent graduates in the United States on an F1 visa (including those with CPT or OPT authorization) are not eligible for this role.

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 [email protected] 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.