Mastercard Hiring Associate Analyst, IAM

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. Working with its customers, it aims to build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. Its digital payment solutions keep transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible.

Title and Summary

This is the Associate Analyst, Identity Access Management role in the Launch Program 2027 in St. Louis, MO, US.

Why join Mastercard's Launch Program?

Over this 18-month program, you'll build the ability to connect ideas, people, and markets to drive commercial impact. Hands-on experiences, cross-functional projects, and structured learning will expose you to multiple areas of Mastercard's business while developing broad business acumen and a global perspective. You'll work with teams across functions, contribute to strategic initiatives, and build the skills needed to solve complex business challenges. The program prepares you for a variety of career paths across Mastercard's global organization.

About the team

The Resolution Squad is a mission-critical IAM operations team. It delivers high-impact, high-trust resolution services that uphold IAM standards, protect enterprise assets, and give teams timely, secure access. The team focuses on four strategic pillars: Operational Precision, Proactive Risk Management, Strategic Project Execution, and Knowledge Stewardship.

What we're looking for

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or accelerated Master's degree, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional support
• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, tools, and best practices gained through coursework, internships, academic projects, or extracurricular activities
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new technologies and security practices
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and contribute to team objectives

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 on an F1 visa (including those with CPT or OPT authorization) are not eligible for this role.

Please upload an unofficial copy of your school transcript when submitting your application.

Compensation and Benefits

In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. Base salary may vary based on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Full-time benefits generally include insurance (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life), flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave), 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation and 5 personal days (pro-rated from hire date), 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays, a 401k with company match, deferred compensation for eligible roles, fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities, and tuition reimbursement. Interns generally receive 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, jury duty leave, and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks carry inherent risk. 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
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In the US or Canada, if you need accommodations during the application or recruitment process, contact [email protected] and describe the accommodation you need. Do not include any medical or health information in that email.