Associate Product Specialist Launch Graduate Program 2026
Mastercard
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Job Description
Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. Together with customers, they are building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. Their technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver products and services that help people, businesses, and governments realize their potential.
Title And Summary
Associate Product Specialist Launch Graduate Program 2026
This 18-month global development program provides recent graduates with exposure and the opportunity to launch a Mastercard career.
Associate Product Specialist, Product Management
You will learn to develop business cases for new product opportunities, design scalable customer-centric products, and manage projects from ideation to market launch. Working within collaborative product teams, you will build and manage products while driving customer-focused initiatives.
As An Associate Product Specialist, You May
- Identify and measure product and business metrics to increase adoption.
- Conduct experiments to prioritise key features for product releases.
- Assist customers in resolving escalated operational issues.
- Manage strategic project initiatives.
What You’ll Need
- Availability starting 1st September 2026.
- Final Year Undergraduate/Masters student or recent graduate (post September 2025).
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strategic and conceptual aptitude.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise concurrent projects.
- High-energy, can-do attitude with strong ownership.
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets and networks carry inherent risk. You are expected to abide by security policies, maintain confidentiality and integrity, report suspected breaches, and complete mandatory security training.
Key skills/competency
Product Management, Business Case, Customer Centric, Strategic, Analytical, Project Management, Problem Solving, Multi-tasking, Security, Communication
How to Get Hired at Mastercard
- Research Mastercard's culture: Analyze their mission, values, and recent initiatives.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight product management and analytical skills.
- Showcase project experience: Emphasize relevant experiments and strategic initiatives.
- Prepare for interviews: Practice examples of multi-tasking and problem solving.
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