Mastercard Hiring Associate Product Management (Gurgaon)

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people across more than 200 countries and territories. Working with our customers, we help build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. Our solutions support a wide range of digital payment choices, enabling transactions that are secure, simple, smart and accessible. Through technology, partnerships, and global networks, we deliver products and services that help individuals, businesses and governments reach their potential.

Role Overview

Associate Product Specialist, Product Management – Gurgaon, India

This role supports the Africa Division as a fund manager and custodian responsible for managing funds across the full lifecycle. The position covers fund setup, deployment, financial review, impact tracking and overall management. The role also helps build reporting structures and coordinates closely with internal stakeholders to maintain the approved fund pipeline.

The associate will collaborate across teams, maintain operational processes and contribute to effective fund governance. Candidates with experience in fund management, reporting and financial oversight are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand the broader market strategy, industry trends and internal stakeholder needs related to fund management within the Africa division.
• Establish and document operational processes for managing funds and budgets.
• Organize and facilitate periodic management committee meetings.
• Coordinate project fieldwork with stakeholders by creating project plans and activity schedules.
• Prepare documentation, schedule meetings and support coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Oversee financial and contract management activities with support from the Project Management Unit.
• Validate completed requests and approvals in line with fund and budget governance requirements.

Job Requirements

• Strong analytical capability and attention to detail.
• Understanding of product management practices and ability to explain complex topics clearly.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple activities and timelines.
• Experience collaborating with and coordinating internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All work involving access to Mastercard assets, systems and information carries inherent responsibility. Employees are expected to follow the company’s security policies and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of information.

• Comply with Mastercard security policies and practices.
• Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of information accessed.
• Report any suspected information security incidents or violations.
• Complete mandatory security training as required by company guidelines.