Corporate Functions Intern

Why join Mastercard's internship program?

Mastercard's internship program offers more than hands-on work. It provides an opportunity to build skills, expand your network, and make a meaningful impact while working on projects that support business priorities.

About the team

Mastercard's Corporate Functions teams play a critical role in enabling business growth by providing insights, governance, operational rigor, and strategic support. These teams serve as trusted partners to business leaders, transforming data into actionable insights, driving performance measurement, managing key programs, and ensuring alignment between strategy, operations, and business outcomes.

We are recruiting for roles in the following areas:

Analytics & Metrics

Analytics and Metrics analysts turn transaction, customer, market, and competitive data into insights that support pricing, account performance, growth planning, and strategic decision-making. They build and refresh analyses, dashboards, QBRs, benchmarks, forecasts, and deal models, then communicate clear recommendations to sales teams, customer teams, and senior leaders.

Business Enablers

Business Enablers support the commercialization and scaling of Corporate Solutions by connecting product strategy with market execution. They research markets and competitors, analyze portfolio and business performance, track launches and client activations, maintain dashboards and governance materials, and coordinate across product, sales, services, regional, and operations teams.

People and Capabilities

People and Capabilities supports the business through research, analysis, reporting, and cross-functional project coordination. The role contributes to process-improvement initiatives, develops executive-ready presentations, and translates findings into practical recommendations and knowledge that can be transferred to the broader team.

What you'll do

As an Intern in Corporate Functions, you may:

• Support business planning, executive reporting, governance, and program management activities by developing presentations, tracking key initiatives, maintaining product roadmaps, and helping leaders monitor progress against strategic goals.
• Analyze business performance, market trends, competitive intelligence, customer insights, and industry research to identify opportunities, support decision-making, and inform product and commercialization strategies.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations that translate data into actionable insights, helping teams measure performance, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and communicate business results to stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, process improvements, risk management activities, and operational planning efforts that drive business growth and organizational effectiveness.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and business reviews by gathering data, conducting analysis, and preparing materials that support executive decision-making.
• Assist in the execution of commercialization and go-to-market initiatives by tracking milestones, coordinating stakeholder activities, and supporting the successful delivery of key business programs.

What we're looking for

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools, digital platforms, and emerging technologies; willingness to leverage new technologies to enhance productivity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data and insights to inform research.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Innovative mindset with intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to challenge the status quo while taking thoughtful risks.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, resilience, and the ability to thrive in dynamic and ambiguous environments.

This role is not eligible for Mastercard's work authorization sponsorship. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, now and 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.

Please submit your unofficial transcript with your application.

As an intern, you'll benefit from

• Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals and leaders.
• Networking opportunities with fellow interns, employees, and senior leaders.
• Professional development experiences focused on career growth and skill-building.
• Exposure to innovative technologies and global business challenges.
• Volunteer, community engagement, and team-building activities.
• Many of our interns continue building their careers with Mastercard through full-time opportunities, early career programs, or future internships.

Base Pay: $34/hour