Sales Analyst Intern, Summer 2026 - New York

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Sales Analyst Intern, Summer 2026 - New York

We are the global technology company behind the world’s fastest payments processing network. We are a vehicle for commerce, a connection to financial systems for the previously excluded, a technology innovation lab, and the home of Priceless®. We ensure every EE has the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and to change lives. We believe as our company grows, so should you. We believe in connecting everyone to endless, priceless possibilities.
The Mastercard Intern Program is a comprehensive program where students will gain hands on real work-life skills while having fun and contributing to a global company. As an intern, you will be challenged with completing projects that will enhance your skills as well as contribute to the department’s goals and objectives.

Make an impact as a Sales Analyst Intern:  

The intern will be in a fast-paced environment, helping shape Mastercard’s ethos of “doing well by doing good.” The intern will conduct market research identification of potential partnerships, help with development of customer pitches, support partnerships with internal teams for strategic initiatives, develop pipelines, and support planning for customer meetings, visits, or conferences. The intern will have an opportunity to work cross functionally, to work closely with marketing, product development and services departments to align strategies and maximize sales opportunities. 

Previous Projects of our Sales Analyst Interns: 

Marie put together a document about our customers priorities, based on their earning reports and press releases. The document helped the Account Management team prioritize the customers need and offered them the appropriate product solutions.  

Johnny completed an assessment of the US Fintech and Digital Merchant ecosystem to inform the Account Management team of high potential customers.  

Sam helped the Business Development team research the Latin America/Caribbean region and helped them build a pipeline to organize sales efforts aimed at winning new opportunities and renewals.  


Program Components: 

• Impactful assignments that drive business results 

• Networking sessions and leadership speakers’ series 

• Volunteer and team building experiences 


Program Qualifications: 
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or accelerated master’s degree graduating Dec 2026 or beyond  

Innovative thinking and thoughtful risk taking 

Ability to partner across the organization 

Outstanding record of academic achievement 

Strong oral and written communication skills 

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, PPT) 

High energy level; flexible, adaptive and strong collaborator 

Must be able to work in a fast-paced evolving business as a self-starter, taking
initiative in leading their assigned project 

Organized and structured to manage time independently 

Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects 

Location:
The position will be based in either Purchase, NY or New York City, NY. We will do our best to align you with your preferred location, but we expect candidates to be flexible working in either office and following Mastercard’s “return to office” strategy of working minimum 3 days/week in their assigned office location.  

 
Application Process: 
Submit your application 

If eligible, receive invitation for a one-way digital interview; this includes answering pre-recorded interview questions that advance your application 

If recommended further, receive invitation for final round interview(s); you will have the opportunity to meet with us virtually to learn more about our business and culture 
 
Compensation: $25- $32/ hour

This role is not eligible for Mastercard’s work authorization sponsorship. As such, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, now as well as in the future, without employer sponsorship. For example, students or recent graduates in the United States on an F1 visa (including those with CPT or OPT authorization) are not eligible for this role. 

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;

• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;

• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and

• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; 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 time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more.