Associate Analyst Business Development Launch Program

About Mastercard

Mastercard operates in over 200 countries and territories, facilitating economies and empowering individuals. The company collaborates with customers to build a sustainable economy, supporting secure, simple, smart, and accessible digital payment choices. Through technology, innovation, partnerships, and networks, Mastercard delivers products and services designed to help people, businesses, and governments achieve their potential.

The Launch Program

The Mastercard Launch Program is an 18-month initiative designed to develop specialized expertise through practical experience, structured learning, and mentorship from industry leaders. Participants will address real business challenges, applying their skills to projects that generate impact. The program aims to deepen knowledge of Mastercard's business, foster collaboration across teams, and enhance technical, analytical, and professional capabilities to advance careers. Upon completion, participants will have a strong foundation in their chosen field.

Role Overview: Associate Analyst, Business Development

This full-time position is for an Associate Analyst within the Services Business Development team at Mastercard (KSA), suitable for candidates with 0-1 years of experience. The Services Business Development function is responsible for identifying, shaping, and commercializing opportunities across Mastercard Services, as well as managing the Services P&L. The team collaborates with Clients, Account Management, Product, and Delivery teams to drive revenue growth, support strategic client engagements, and expand the adoption of Mastercard's Services Portfolio. This role combines market analysis, strategic analysis, sales support, opportunity management, and business planning to assist clients in achieving their objectives while accelerating Services growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market, customer, and competitive research to identify growth opportunities.
• Support the development of client proposals, presentations, and business cases.
• Analyze sales pipeline, revenue performance, and business metrics to generate insights and recommendations.
• Assist with opportunity tracking, forecasting, and reporting activities.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders across Sales, Product, Consulting, Finance, and Delivery teams.
• Prepare materials for customer meetings, business reviews, and leadership updates.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and projects aimed at growing Mastercard's Services business.
• Develop an understanding of the payments ecosystem, financial services industry, and Mastercard's products and solutions.

Candidate Profile

This role is suitable for a recent graduate who demonstrates an aptitude for analytical problem-solving, working with data, and collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate will be interested in contributing to commercial growth initiatives within a fast-paced environment.

Experience Required

• 0-1 years of professional experience.