Mastercard Hiring Associate Analyst, Portfolio Mgmt | Pune

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and supports people in more than 200 countries and territories. Working with customers and partners, the company aims to build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. Mastercard provides a wide range of digital payment options that make transactions secure, simple, and accessible.

Through technology, innovation, partnerships, and global networks, Mastercard delivers products and services that help individuals, businesses, and governments achieve their potential.

About Mastercard

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry focused on building an inclusive digital economy. By leveraging secure data, networks, and partnerships, the company develops solutions that enable safe and seamless transactions worldwide.

Its culture is guided by the decency quotient (DQ), which shapes how employees work internally and engage with partners across more than 210 countries and territories.

Role Overview

The Associate Analyst, Portfolio Management is part of the People Operations and Insights team. The team focuses on enabling data-driven decisions, delivering operational experiences at scale, and supporting operational excellence across People and Capability.

This role works closely with global teams and requires collaboration across multiple time zones. The position supports planning, program coordination, and operational enablement for large initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of large projects within the People Operations and Insights organization.
• Partner with teams to develop and maintain prioritized roadmaps across POI initiatives.
• Standardize documentation processes to ensure consistent and accessible project records.
• Provide backup support and perform ad hoc responsibilities to maintain project continuity.
• Assist in building enablement and change management plans aligned with POI deliverables.
• Support governance and planning for internal POI communications.
• Create reusable templates and tools such as readiness checklists and quality control standards.
• Track and report portfolio metrics and KPIs to measure progress and performance.
• Identify potential risks and contribute to mitigation strategies.

Essential Capabilities

• Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams across multiple time zones.
• Creative and adaptable approach to resolving challenges.
• Flexibility to adjust quickly as priorities or business needs evolve.
• Openness to feedback and strong self awareness.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Capabilities

• Exposure to cross functional initiatives or large scale projects.
• Ability to build relationships across large organizations.
• Prior experience or familiarity with portfolio management or PMO activities.

Corporate Security Responsibility

Anyone working for or on behalf of Mastercard is responsible for protecting company information and systems. Employees are expected to follow security policies, maintain the confidentiality and integrity of information, report any suspected security violations, and complete required security training as outlined by company guidelines.