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Managing Consultant

Mastercard

London, England, United KingdomOn Site

Original Job Summary

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we help build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. Our secure, simple, smart, and accessible digital payments, technology, innovation, partnerships, and networks combine to deliver unique products and services.

Role Overview

The Managing Consultant in Retail & Commerce (R&C) will grow the R&C practice within Strategy & Transformation. You will engage with Mastercard data and technology platforms and provide strategic consulting for regional and global clients across financial institutions, digital & fintech players, and retail & commerce verticals.

Responsibilities

  • Client Impact: Lead client engagements, develop value-driven narratives, support business pitches, and nurture mid-to-senior client relationships.
  • Team Collaboration & Culture: Provide leadership, analytical guidance, and mentorship while collaborating with internal stakeholders.
  • Strategy Development: Develop robust strategies and programs leveraging data and technology to drive client performance and engagement.

Qualifications

6-8 years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business intelligence, or related fields. Experience in UK digital partners, retail-focused consultancy or e-commerce platforms, consumer engagement projects, and managing key client relationships is essential. Proficiency in advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required along with structured problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience generating new knowledge or creating innovative solutions, and an MBA or master’s degree is a plus.

Corporate Security Responsibility

Adhere to Mastercard’s security policies; ensure information confidentiality and integrity; report any security breaches; and complete all required security trainings.

Key skills/competency

  • Consulting
  • Strategy
  • Transformation
  • Analytics
  • Client Engagement
  • Retail
  • Data
  • Leadership
  • Digital
  • Collaboration

How to Get Hired at Mastercard

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Mastercard's culture: Explore mission, values, and recent news.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight strategy and consulting successes.
  • Showcase analytics skills: Demonstrate proficiency with data solutions.
  • Prepare examples: Use past achievements in retail and digital projects.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review data analytics methodologies
Practice Excel modeling exercises
Study digital payment platforms
Refresh advanced PowerPoint skills

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging consulting engagement
Explain your team collaboration approach
Discuss managing client expectations
Share a conflict resolution example