MastercardAssociate Analyst, Business Development, Launch Program 2027 – Saudi Arabia
Mastercard is hiring an Associate Analyst, Business Development, Launch Program 2027 – Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.
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Support the Services Business Development team in market research, financial analysis, and client proposals.
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, Business Development, Launch Program 2027 – Saudi ArabiaWhy join Mastercard’s Launch Program?Over the course of this 18-month program, you'll build specialized expertise through hands-on experience, structured learning, and mentorship from industry leaders. You'll work on real business challenges, applying your skills to projects that create meaningful impact. Along the way, you'll deepen your knowledge of Mastercard's business, collaborate with teams across the organization, and develop the technical, analytical, and professional capabilities needed to accelerate your career. By the end of the program, you’ll have a strong foundation in your chosen field and the confidence to continue to grow here at Mastercard.
Business Development (Services BD)
Services Business Development is responsible for identifying, shaping, and commercializing opportunities across Mastercard Services as well as for managing Services P&L. The team works closely 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. The function combines Market Analysis, Strategic Analysis, Sales Support, Opportunity Management, and Business Planning to help Clients achieve their objectives while accelerating Services growth.
What You Will Do
As a Business Analyst within Services Business Development, you will support the team in identifying and advancing business opportunities across key customers and sectors.
Responsibilities will include:
Conducting market, customer, and competitive research to identify growth opportunities
Supporting the development of Client proposals, presentations, and business cases
Analyzing sales pipeline, revenue performance, and business metrics to generate insights and recommendations
Assisting with opportunity tracking, forecasting, and reporting activities
Coordinating with internal stakeholders across Sales, Product, Consulting, Finance, and Delivery teams
Preparing materials for customer meetings, business reviews, and leadership updates
Contributing to strategic initiatives and projects aimed at growing Mastercard's Services business
Developing a strong understanding of the payments ecosystem, financial services industry, and Mastercard's products and solutions
This role is ideal for a recent graduate who enjoys analytical problem-solving, working with data, collaborating across teams, and contributing to commercial growth initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
What we’re looking for:
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, with an anticipated graduation date between June 2026 and August 2027
Available to start on 1st September 2027
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong strategic and conceptual aptitude
High-energy, can-do attitude, very strong sense of ownership
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.
How we rate this
Associate Analyst, Business Development, Launch Program 2027 – Saudi Arabia at Mastercard rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
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