Finance Associate Analyst, Launch Program 2027

Join Mastercard’s Finance division through an 18-month Launch Program designed to build practical FP&A expertise with hands-on work, structured learning, and mentorship from industry leaders. This onsite role in Harrison, NY supports real business challenges across budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and leadership reporting, with direct supervision from the FP&A team.

What you’ll do

• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support short- and long-term planning.
• Deliver accurate and timely reporting to leadership.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including variance analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles by consolidating financial and operational data across business units.
• Help build and maintain basic tools and reports while completing defined financial and budget-related tasks under FP&A leadership supervision.
• Prepare and analyze internal and external financial reports.
• Monitor revenue and expenses while managing risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights that improve business performance and efficiency.

Skills and experience

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or accelerated graduate program graduating Dec 2026 to June 2027.
• Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Real Estate, Operations, Data Analytics or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and turn findings into clear insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel and PPT); experience with financial modeling, reporting, or data visualization tools is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on details.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize for different audiences.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and build productive working relationships in a fast-paced environment.
• Curious and proactive approach, comfortable asking questions, learning new tools, and solving problems independently.
• Innovation mindset, including openness to tools such as Copilot or other AI-enabled productivity solutions.
• Submit your transcript with your application.
• [US] This role is not eligible for Mastercard’s work authorization sponsorship. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States now and in the future without employer sponsorship.

Program experience

Across this 18-month program, you’ll develop specialized expertise through hands-on assignments, structured learning, and mentorship from industry leaders. You’ll work on real business challenges and apply your skills to projects that create meaningful impact. By the end, you’ll have a strong foundation in your chosen field and the confidence to continue growing at Mastercard.

Compensation and benefits

Salary: USD 80,000 per year (fixed).

• Competitive base salary and an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role.
• Insurance including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account.
• Paid leaves including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave.
• Paid Time Off: 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time, and 5 personal days (pro-rated based on date of hire).
• 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays.
• 401(k) with a best-in-class company match.
• Deferred compensation for eligible roles.
• Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities.
• Eligibility for tuition reimbursement.
• Interns: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, jury duty leave, and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

Corporate security responsibility

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices.
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed.
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach.
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.