Job Description

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

Finance Intern, Summer 2027 - United States

Why join Mastercard’s internship program?

Mastercard's internship program offers more than hands-on work. It provides an opportunity to build skills, expand your network, and make a meaningful impact while working on projects that support business priorities. It provides an opportunity to build skills, expand your network, and make a meaningful impact while working on projects that support business priorities.

There are different teams that make up the Finance division. We are currently hiring for the following Internship opportunities:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

The Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team provides critical insights, financial analysis, and forecasting to help the organization make informed strategic decisions. The group is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, strategic planning support, and delivering timely and actionable reporting.

As an FP&A Intern, you will play a key role in supporting the company’s financial planning and decision-making processes. You will work closely with the FP&A community to prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial models, while delivering accurate and timely reporting to leadership. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in corporate finance, strategic planning, and data-driven analysis. The Intern will assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with variance analysis, while supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles through consolidation of financial and operational data across business units. As an Intern, you will gain exposure to building and maintaining basic tools and reports while performing defined financial and budget-related tasks under direct supervision of the FP&A leadership team. The FP&A Intern will also support budgeting and forecasting for short- and long-term plans, prepare and analyze internal and external financial reports, monitor revenue and expenses while managing risks and opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights that drive business performance and efficiency.

All About You

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program graduating Dec 2027– June 2028
• Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Real Estate, Operations, Data Analytics or related field
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate findings into clear insights
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, PPT), experience with financial modeling, reporting or data visualization tools is a plus
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and follow through on details
• Clear written and verbal communicate skills, with the ability to summarize information for different audiences
• Ability to collaborate across teams and build productive working relationships in a fast-paced environment
• Curious, proactive and comfortable asking questions, learning new tools and solving problems independently
• Innovation mindset with thoughtful risk-taking and openness to using tools such as Copilot or other AI-enabled productivity solutions
• Please submit your transcript with your application
• [US] 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.

Pay rate: $30/hour

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 reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com 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. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.