Managing Consultant, Performance Analytics

Job Description

Services within Mastercard is responsible for acquiring, engaging, and retaining customers by managing fraud and risk, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving the digital payments experience. We provide value-added services and leverage expertise, data-driven insights, and execution. Our team combines traditional management consulting with Mastercard s rich data assets, proprietary platforms, and technologies to provide clients with powerful strategic insights and recommendations. Our teams work with a diverse global customer base across industries, from banking and payments to retail and restaurants. The group has five specializations: Strategy & Transformation, Performance Analytics, Business Experimentation, Marketing, and Program Management. Our Performance Analytics consultants translate data into insights by leveraging Mastercard and customer data to design, implement, and scale analytical solutions for customers. They use qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques and enterprise applications to synthesize analyses into clear recommendations and impactful narratives. Roles and Responsibilities Client Impact Lead client engagements across a range of industries and problem statements Develop analytics strategies and programs for large, regional, and global clients by leveraging data and technology solutions to unlock client value Own key relationships with mid-level to senior client stakeholders and independently assess client agenda, internal culture, and change readiness Team Collaboration & Culture Lead team to creative insights and sound business recommendations, and deliver impactful client presentations while growing team members roles and skills Provide analytical and day-to-day project delivery team leadership, and create a collaborative and inclusive environment for all levels Collaborate with internal Mastercard stakeholders including Product and Business Development to scope projects, create relevant solutions for clients, and build the firms intellectual capital Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and mentorship to junior consultants Basic qualifications Undergraduate degree with data and analytics experience in business intelligence and/or descriptive, predictive, or prescriptive analytics Experience coaching and managing teams across multiple projects Experience managing key client relationships Knowledge of business KPIs, financials and organizational leadership Ability to identify new business development opportunities, and experience drafting proposals and scoping new opportunities Analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills, including the proven ability to analyze large amounts of data and synthesize key findings and recommendations Data and analytics experience such as working with data analytics software (eg, Python, R, SQL, SAS), building, managing, and maintaining database structures, working with data visualization tools (eg, Tableau, Power BI) Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Ability to communicate effectively in English and the local office language (if applicable) Eligibility to work in the country where you are applying, as we'll as apply for travel visas as required by travel needs Preferred qualifications Additional data and analytics experience in Hadoop framework and coding using Impala, Hive, or PySpark Experience generating new knowledge or creating innovative solutions for a firm Relevant industry expertise masters degree with relevant specialization such as advanced analytics, big data, or mathematical discipline (not required)