Global Markets Launch Graduate Rotational Program 2027 - Associate Product Specialist & Associate Analyst, Account Management- Dubai, UAE (UAE Nationals Preferred)

Role Overview

Global Markets Launch Graduate Rotational Program 2027 - Associate Product Specialist & Associate Analyst, Account Management in Dubai, UAE with Mastercard. UAE Nationals preferred. This is an 18-month graduate rotational program.

Company Overview

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. The company supports a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Mastercard's 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.

Role Purpose

Throughout this 18-month program, you will develop the ability to connect ideas, people, and markets to drive commercial impact. You will gain exposure to multiple areas of Mastercard's business while building broad business acumen and a global perspective. This experience will prepare you for a variety of career paths across Mastercard's global organization.

Key Responsibilities

Sales and Business Development

• Focus on strategic sales planning and consultative and solution selling.
• Provide product expertise and leverage Mastercard integrated solutions to drive sales and revenue goals.
• Set sales strategies as they relate to products aligned with geographical strategy.
• Identify and close sales leads.
• Provide market intelligence to product developers and managers to support design, development and implementation efforts.

Product Management and Solutions

• Focus on user experience, product performance and ongoing management.
• Gather and analyze customer needs and insights.
• Architect solutions based on market intelligence.
• Coordinate project-oriented work efforts, ensuring that project goals and objectives are met within agreed time, scope and resource requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans and manage all implementation processes within budget constraints.
• Report on project status, financials, and schedules.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with teams across functions.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives.
• Participate in hands-on experiences and cross-functional projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree with an anticipated graduation date between March 2026 and August 2027.
• Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities.

Skills & Competencies

• Passion for actively seeking responsibility and taking pride in delivering the highest quality results and recommendations.
• Eagerness to learn quickly through structured training curriculum and organic development opportunities.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

Program Structure

The program consists of two nine-month rotations across curated career tracks: Sales and Business Development, and Product Management and Solutions.

Availability

Available to start on 1st March or 1st September 2027.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks come with an inherent risk to the organization. You 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.