Associate Product Specialist, Launch Program 2026 - San Francisco, CA

Mastercard

San Francisco, CA

Internship

Entry Level

94k-94k

3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Mastercard is a global technology company powering economies and enabling digital payments across more than 200 countries and territories. The company focuses on building a sustainable, inclusive digital economy by providing secure, simple, smart, and accessible transaction solutions. As an Associate Product Specialist in the Launch Program 2026, you will be part of a collaborative team developing customer-centric products, gaining cross-functional experience, and contributing to innovative projects that leverage technologies such as APIs, AI, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity. The role offers an 18-month development program designed for entry-level talent to build skills and experience in product development and go-to-market strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and own tasks across the product life cycle.
Assist in establishing and monitoring progress against key milestones in development and implementation.
Work with various product lines and technologies.
Provide competitive landscape analysis, consumer insights, research, and end-to-end program analytics.
Engage with business and engineering teams to track progress and identify dependencies and risks.
Contribute to inspiring product visions based on market and customer needs and evolving technology trends.
Identify and measure product and business metrics to increase adoption and understand customer needs.
Conduct iterative experiments to prioritize features for product releases and roadmaps.
Develop presentations for sales and partnership meetings.
Define product pricing strategies.
Speak with customers to understand how Mastercard products impact their systems and business models.
Assist customers in resolving operational issues.
Project management of strategic initiatives.
Work on potential product areas such as Analytics, APIs, AI, Cryptocurrency/Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Loyalty, Marketing, Open Banking, or Payments.

Requirements

Currently enrolled senior pursuing bachelor's or accelerated master's degree graduating in Fall 2024 or Spring 2025.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).
High energy level, flexible, adaptive, and a strong collaborator.
Well planned, organized, and structured to manage time and work effectively.
Eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice to Have

Experience with developing business cases for new products.
Familiarity with market research, consumer insights, and analytics.
Experience working on projects involving APIs, AI, Blockchain, or Cybersecurity.

Qualifications

Enrollment as a senior pursuing a bachelor's or accelerated master's degree, graduating in Fall 2024 or Spring 2025.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary of $94,000.
Insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Paid leaves including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave.
80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation, and 5 personal days.
10 U.S. observed holidays.
401(k) plan with company match.
Deferred compensation for eligible roles.
Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities.
Eligibility for tuition reimbursement.

Working at Mastercard

Mastercard fosters a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. The company emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and making a positive impact through its technology and partnerships. It values diversity and strives to create an environment where employees can grow and contribute to building a more inclusive digital economy.

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