Associate Managing Consultant - Performance Analytics (12 Months Fixed Term)

About Mastercard and the Role

Mastercard operates in over 200 countries, enabling secure and efficient digital payments to empower individuals and economies. The Advisors & Consulting Services team blends traditional consulting expertise with Mastercard's proprietary data and technologies to deliver impactful insights to clients across industries such as banking, retail, and payments.

This 12-month fixed-term position for an Associate Managing Consultant in Performance Analytics is based on-site in Auckland, New Zealand, supporting a major card migration program in Papua New Guinea/Fiji. Within a broad transformation project, this role focuses on applying data-driven insights to guide the smooth, timely, and compliant migration of client payment cards to Mastercard's schemes.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage deliverable development within payments or financial services, emphasizing card migration, credit/debit card products, and regulatory considerations.
• Design and implement analytics strategies for large-scale clients using data and technology to drive measurable value.
• Maintain effective client relationships, acting as a dependable and trusted partner.
• Develop predictive models employing segmentation and regression techniques to enhance profitability.
• Review analytical outputs to ensure they meet quality, accuracy, and timeliness standards.
• Acquire new knowledge proactively and organize project work to capture intellectual capital efficiently.
• Deliver clear client presentations with actionable business recommendations.
• Plan and structure analyses to resolve client challenges and synthesize findings effectively.
• Lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration.
• Contribute to the creation of intellectual property and solutions within the firm.
• Mentor junior consultants and support team members.
• Build strong relationships with global and local teams and partners.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• A bachelor's degree with experience in data and analytics, including business intelligence or descriptive, predictive, or prescriptive analytics.
• Proven experience managing clients or internal stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and distill insights through descriptive analytics and business intelligence.
• Meticulous attention to detail and analytical rigor, capable of quickly adapting.
• Understanding of metrics, benchmarking, and measurement across various industries.
• Experience with data analytics tools such as SQL databases (preferred), coding languages like SQL, Python, or R, and skills in building and maintaining data structures.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Capability to prioritize tasks effectively in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.
• Strong English communication skills, including any relevant local office language proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with data visualization platforms like Tableau or Power BI.
• Additional experience with big data ecosystems (e.g., Hadoop) and programming using Impala, Hive, or PySpark.
• Experience managing workstreams collaboratively and coaching junior consultants.
• Background knowledge of banking industry operations.

Additional Information

• Accommodation will be provided near client offices.
• Flexibility to travel extensively or reside in Papua New Guinea or Fiji as required.

Corporate Security Responsibilities

• Comply with Mastercard's security policies and procedures.
• Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of accessed information.
• Report any suspected security breaches or violations promptly.
• Complete mandatory periodic security training as per company guidelines.