Associate Consultant

About the Launch Program

OA- Mastercard is seeking an Associate Consultant for its Launch Program 2027 in Riyadh. This full-time role is designed for professionals with 0-1 years of experience. The 18-month program focuses on building specialized expertise through hands-on experience, structured learning, and mentorship. Participants will work on business challenges, apply skills to impactful projects, and deepen their knowledge of Mastercard's operations.

Role Overview

As an Associate Consultant within the Launch Program, you will collaborate in small teams to assist major brands in addressing and implementing solutions for strategic challenges. This role involves creating contributions through ownership of deliverables and building external client relationships. The focus is on technology and data, providing exposure to various industries including financial services, retail, restaurants, and hospitality.

Specialization Track: Deploy

This specific specialization track focuses on implementation and execution. Team members typically support 1-2 projects or customers concurrently, with projects usually lasting 6-12 months. The Deploy track involves guiding complex initiatives from strategy to execution, ensuring clients realize value from their investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Help clients implement, launch, and scale Mastercard products, platforms, and business transformation initiatives.
• Combine program management, stakeholder engagement, and implementation expertise to guide complex initiatives.
• Work closely with client and Mastercard teams, coordinating cross-functional efforts.
• Manage risks and dependencies, and drive adoption to ensure client value realization.

Program Benefits

• Develop specialized expertise through hands-on experience and structured learning.
• Receive mentorship from industry leaders.
• Work on real business challenges with meaningful impact.
• Deepen knowledge of Mastercard's business and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Develop technical, analytical, and professional capabilities to accelerate career growth.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All individuals working for or on behalf of Mastercard are responsible for information security. This includes abiding by Mastercard’s security policies, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of information, reporting suspected security violations, and completing mandatory security trainings.