Description
Mastercard is seeking an Analyst, Business Development - Performance & Analytics to support the Business Development and Account Management team in growing key client relationships, identifying commercial opportunities, and delivering data-driven insights.
The Analyst will work closely with the Manager, Business Development - Strategy & Performance and broader account team to contribute to the development and execution of account plans, client proposals, business reviews, and client initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
Account Management and Business Development:
- Support the preparation of account plans, client strategies, business reviews, and related materials
- Conduct research and analysis to identify opportunities to deepen existing client relationships and support incremental business growth
- Assist in developing client pitches, business propositions, and proposals based on client needs and supporting data
- Support the onboarding of new clients and activation of new products, services, and joint marketing initiatives
Business Analytics and Market Insights:
- Analyse business, financial, customer, and marketing data to identify performance trends, business gaps, and potential growth opportunities
- Develop clear reports, dashboards, presentations, and insights for the Country Manager, Account Managers, clients, and other stakeholders
- Translate data and analytical findings into practical observations and recommendations to support account, product, client, and market strategies
Strategic and Cross-functional Partnership:
- Support the Manager, Business Development and Country Manager with business analysis, market insights, strategic planning, and market priorities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Market Development, Product, Digital, Services, Finance, and Operations to support client and business initiatives
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Technology, Marketing, Statistics, or a related discipline
- Relevant experience or demonstrated exposure to business development, account management, business analytics, consulting, financial services, client service, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify meaningful business insights
- Good commercial awareness and an interest in understanding clients, markets, and business performance