Associate Analyst, Business Development, Launch Graduate Program 2027 – Hong Kong SAR

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 Graduate Program 2027 – Hong Kong SAR Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential. The Mastercard Launch program is aimed at early career talent, to help you develop skills and gain cross-functional work experience. Over a period of 18 months, Launch participants will be assigned to a business unit, learn and develop skills, and gain valuable on the job experience. Job Description: • Align with Mastercard’s operating model and core business priorities to ensure strategic consistency. • Design, structure, and execute marketing research on the payment industry, delivering actionable insights and market intelligence. • Analyze cross‑border payment dynamics, including inbound and outbound flows, both face‑to‑face and e‑commerce channels, to identify trends and opportunities. • Conduct a comprehensive gap analysis on the Business Development Team’s readiness to pursue new business, assessing relationship strength and integration with broader Mastercard capabilities. • Recommend and develop an action plan to enhance the team’s ca