About the role#
As an Associate Consultant Intern, you will join small teams to help brands solve strategic questions. You will contribute to deliverables, build client relationships, and gain exposure to industries like financial services, retail, and hospitality. This role focuses on data and technology to drive business impact.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate within small teams to support strategic consulting projects across industries.
- Analyze data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
- Create clear and compelling presentations for internal teams and clients.
- Build a comprehensive understanding of how consulting engagements are delivered from start to finish.
- Participate in volunteer and team building experiences.
- Support problem solving by structuring challenges and exploring solutions.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an undergraduate or accelerated master’s degree program with an expected graduation date in June 2028.
- A proven record of leadership in a work setting or through extracurricular activities.
- An outstanding record of academic achievement.
- A commitment to honesty and integrity, with a willingness to learn from mistakes.
- Experience using data analysis or querying tools such as SQL, SAS, Excel, or Tableau is an asset.
- Majors of interest include Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $1,400 per week.
- Note: This role is not eligible for 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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