Associate Consultant Intern, 2025 – Mastercard India
Are you ready to kickstart your career with a global leader in digital payments and consulting? The Associate Consultant Intern 2025 program at Mastercard India offers a dynamic opportunity for driven students to immerse themselves in real business challenges, learn from industry experts, and make an impact across sectors.
About Mastercard
Mastercard empowers economies and enables people in over 200 countries and territories by making transactions secure, simple, and accessible. With its commitment to innovation and sustainability, Mastercard helps businesses, governments, and individuals realize their greatest potential.
Role Overview: Associate Consultant Intern
Locations: Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Mumbai
Job Type: Full-Time Internship
Eligibility: Undergraduate or Master’s students graduating between Dec 2025 – July 2026
At Mastercard, the Services division delivers value-added solutions through expertise, insights, and execution—managing everything from fraud and risk to customer engagement and cybersecurity. As an Associate Consultant Intern, you’ll be part of this mission, collaborating closely with talented teams and high-profile clients.
What Will You Do as an Associate Consultant Intern?
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Collaborate in Small Teams: Work side-by-side with colleagues to tackle strategic challenges for major brands.
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Client Engagement: Build relationships with clients, understand their needs, and help craft impactful solutions.
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Leadership Exposure: Participate in networking events and speaker series with Mastercard leadership.
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Hands-On Learning: Receive mentorship and contribute to real-world deliverables from day one.
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Cross-Functional Experience: Engage with business development, account management, and product management teams.
Career Tracks Available
Mastercard’s program offers two distinct—but collaborative—tracks:
| Career Track | Focus Area | Example Engagements |
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| Strategy & Transformation | Guiding clients through product development, marketing, innovation, and operations | – How can a client enter a new competitive market? – How can they optimize performance to hit strategic goals? |
| Performance Analytics | Data-driven consulting using BI Platforms (SQL, Python, Tableau, etc.), trend analysis, and modeling | – Benchmarking fraud metrics – Analyzing market share trends and identifying new opportunities |
Note: In your cover letter, state your preferred track—you’ll be matched accordingly, but opportunities to rotate and build diverse experience are encouraged.
What Mastercard Looks For
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Passion & Ownership: A desire to take responsibility and deliver top-quality results.
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Analytical Excellence: Strong structured problem-solving and data analysis abilities (SQL, SAS, Excel, Tableau a plus).
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Business Curiosity: Genuine interest in business strategy and decision-making.
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Agility: Willingness to learn fast through both formal training and hands-on experience.
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Teamwork: A collaborative mindset and a “will to win” attitude.
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Integrity: Exceptional academic record and commitment to honesty and Mastercard’s values.
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Diversity: Unique perspectives and approaches to challenges.
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Communication: Ability to clearly convey complex ideas in both written and verbal form.
Application & How to Apply
Mastercard invites talented graduates and postgraduates to submit their applications. Indicate your preferred track in your cover letter and prepare to demonstrate your skills in both strategic and analytical thinking.
Ready to simulate the real Mastercard experience? Try their official job simulation here:
Mastercard Advisors Client Services Simulation
Why Choose Mastercard for Your Internship?
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Work with top-tier mentors in a global, innovative environment.
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Exposure to Fortune 500 clients and diverse business cases.
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Develop technical, strategic, and leadership skills for the future.
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Be part of shaping the secure, sustainable digital economy.
Quick Reference Table
| Program Details | Description |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Associate Consultant Intern, 2025 – India |
| Locations | Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Mumbai |
| Eligibility | Undergrad/Master’s (Graduating Dec 2025–July 2026) |
| Tracks Offered | Strategy & Transformation, Performance Analytics |
| Key Skills | Analytical, communication, teamwork, business acumen |
| Application Tip | Indicate preferred track in your cover letter |
| Simulation Experience | Mastercard Advisors Client Services Simulation |
Security & Ethical Commitment
All Mastercard employees—and interns—are required to uphold strict information security standards and complete necessary compliance training. Your integrity protects Mastercard and its clients every step of the way.
Don’t Miss Out!
Launch your consulting career where innovation, purpose, and growth converge.
Apply now for the Mastercard Associate Consultant Intern, 2025 – India and be part of something bigger than yourself!
