Fast-Paced Career Developer

Our vision is to deliver seamless, innovative, and fast-paced solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

We are a global technology company in the payments industry, committed to connecting and powering an inclusive, digital economy. Our mission is to make transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible for everyone, everywhere. Through secure data, strategic partnerships, and innovative solutions, we help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realise their greatest potential.

The Mastercard Launch Program is designed for early-career talent, offering an immersive experience to develop skills, gain cross-functional exposure, and work on impactful projects. Participants will be assigned to a business unit, receive hands-on mentorship, and grow through meaningful contributions.

Our APEMEA team is responsible for customer-facing activities across these regions, driving business strategy, sales, business development, and product management. Our goal is to execute business strategies effectively while expanding and diversifying our product offerings to better serve our customers.

In this role, you will analyse market & customer data – leveraging data tools to extract insights that drive strategic decisions. You will engage with clients to build strong relationships, understand their business needs, and identify solutions. You will collaborate across teams, working with diverse stakeholders to contribute to outstanding results.

• Drive Strategic Decisions: Analyse market & customer data to inform business strategies.
• Build Strong Relationships: Engage with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with diverse stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

We offer three career tracks. When applying, please indicate your first and second preference. While your primary track determines your focus, we encourage cross-functional collaboration.

Track 1: Sales & Business Development
    Focuses on attracting new clients and managing ongoing customer relationships, providing strategic insights, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure client satisfaction.

Track 2: Product Management & Solutions
    Responsible for developing tailored product solutions that meet client needs, refining go-to-market strategies, and ensuring continuous innovation.

Track 3: Delivery & Implementation (Technology Account Management)
    Oversees technology and operational relationships with key customers, ensuring seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction.

We seek passionate and talented individuals who embody the following core competencies:

• Passion – Takes initiative, embraces responsibility, and delivers high-quality results.
• Analytical Excellence – Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and quantitative skills.
• Business Acumen – Shows a keen interest in the business world and understands how companies make strategic decisions.
• Growth Mindset – Eager to learn and develop quickly through our structured training programs and hands-on experiences.
• Collaboration – Thrives in a team environment, contributing to outstanding results.
• Integrity – Upholds our values of honesty and accountability.
• Diverse Perspective – Brings unique skills, viewpoints, and approaches to every engagement.
• Effective Communication – Excels in both written and verbal communication.

• Undergraduate or Master's degree (graduating between July 2026 and February 2027)
• Able to start work on February 2, 2027
• Strong academic track record
• Proven leadership experience
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in English
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Must have full working rights in Australia (PR or Citizen of AUS/NZ)