Role Summary
Mastercard is seeking an Associate Analyst, Analytics & Metrics to join the Project and Program Management team in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. In this full-time role, you will transform complex payments, transaction, and operational data into accurate reporting and actionable business insights. You will utilize SQL, Python, Databricks, and modern visualization tools to automate reporting, perform quality checks, and support reliable data-driven decisions across global business teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Data Management: Extract, cleanse, validate, and standardize large transaction datasets from disparate internal and external sources using SQL and Python.
- Business Analytics: Analyze payment metrics and transaction trends to identify anomalies, customer behaviors, operational bottlenecks, and growth opportunities.
- Automation & Scripting: Build and optimize SQL queries, pandas/NumPy processing scripts, and automated routines to eliminate manual reporting efforts.
- Dashboarding & Visualization: Design, build, and maintain executive dashboards in Power BI or Tableau to track business KPIs and performance metrics.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product, risk, technology, and operations teams to translate business requirements into analytical models and clear executive summaries.
Key Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience: 3 to 4 years of hands-on experience in data analytics, business intelligence, data governance, or technical reporting.
- Core Technical Skills: Advanced SQL (CTEs, Window Functions, Joins), Python (Pandas, NumPy), Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables), and Data Cleansing.
- Key Methodologies: Trend Analysis, Data Governance, Quality Assurance Reviews, ETL Processes, and Reporting Automation.
- Preferred Capabilities: Hands-on experience with Databricks, PySpark, Power BI/Tableau, Git version control, basic Machine Learning concepts, and domain exposure to Payments or Fintech.
About Mastercard
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry that powers economies and empowers people across more than 200 countries and territories. By supporting secure, simple, smart, and accessible digital payment choices, Mastercard connects businesses, consumers, and governments to unleash their full potential.