About the role#
As an Associate Consultant Intern, you will join small teams to help clients address their most challenging strategic questions. You will gain exposure to industries including financial services, retail, hospitality, and restaurants. This role involves taking ownership of project deliverables and building relationships with clients to understand their business needs.
What you'll do#
- Support strategic consulting projects across various industries.
- Analyze data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
- Create clear presentations for both internal teams and clients.
- Collaborate with colleagues in business development, account management, and product management.
- Participate in volunteer and team-building activities.
- Build an understanding of how consulting engagements are managed from start to finish.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or accelerated master’s degree program with an expected graduation date in June 2028.
- A record of leadership in a work setting or through extracurricular activities.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.
- A commitment to honesty and integrity.
- Experience with data analysis or querying tools such as SQL, SAS, Excel, or Tableau is considered an asset.
- Majors of interest include Business Administration, Economics, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Finance, and Marketing.
Location & details#
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $1,400 per week.
- Note: This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship.
About Mastercard
Mastercard operates in the IT services and consulting sector. It provides digital payment options for individuals, businesses, and governments across more than 200 countries and territories. The company focuses on transaction security and mobile payment solutions. It is a public company based in Purchase, New York, with a workforce exceeding 10,000 employees.
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