Mastercard is hiring for an FRESHER entry level Data Scientist / Data Analyst role in India

Position:

• Data Scientist II (more of a Data Analyst role as per the JD -- comment by the TakeOff Talent Team)

Company:

• Mastercard

Location:

• Gurgaon, India

Job type:

• Full time

Job mode:

• Onsite

Job requisition id:

• R 268824

Years of experience:

• 0 to 3 years

Company description:

• Mastercard is a global technology driven organization that plays a central role in enabling digital payments across the world

• The company operates across more than two hundred countries and territories, supporting individuals, businesses, governments, and institutions

• Mastercard focuses on building systems that allow people and organizations to participate in modern economies in a secure and efficient manner

• The organization believes in creating economic inclusion by offering payment solutions that are accessible, reliable, and trusted

• Mastercard works closely with financial institutions, merchants, regulators, and technology partners to strengthen global payment ecosystems

• The company invests heavily in innovation, data driven platforms, and advanced analytics to improve transaction intelligence and decision making

• Sustainability and long term economic growth are central to Mastercard’s mission, with efforts focused on responsible data use and ethical technology

• Mastercard supports a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement across teams and regions

• Employees are encouraged to think critically, solve real world problems, and contribute to products that impact millions of users daily

• The organization maintains strong commitments to security, privacy, and trust in every product and service it delivers

• Mastercard fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued and respected

• The company provides opportunities to work on global scale problems while collaborating with teams across multiple continents

• Mastercard continues to expand its analytics and data science capabilities to support smarter decisions for customers and partners

• Through technology and partnerships, Mastercard aims to empower people and enable businesses to grow responsibly

• The organization is known for combining data, technology, and human insight to create meaningful solutions

• Mastercard’s work supports not only commerce but also financial access and economic resilience

• Employees are part of an environment that values integrity, accountability, and professional growth

• Mastercard remains focused on building a future where digital payments are safe, simple, and inclusive for everyone

Profile overview:

• The Data Scientist II role is designed for professionals who are early in their data science careers and eager to work on real business problems

• This position sits within the Data and Analytics team and supports analytical initiatives across multiple business functions

• The role involves working with large and diverse data sets to generate insights that influence strategic and operational decisions

• The Data Scientist is expected to apply statistical reasoning, analytical thinking, and technical skills to solve complex questions

• This position offers exposure to business health analysis, portfolio performance evaluation, and revenue related insights

• The role includes close collaboration with internal stakeholders to understand objectives and translate them into data driven solutions

• The Data Scientist contributes to dashboards, reports, and visual outputs that support decision making at various levels

• This position encourages continuous learning and development of advanced analytics capabilities

• The role provides opportunities to support product development initiatives and market related strategies

• The Data Scientist works alongside senior team members and gains experience through guided project involvement

• The position emphasizes accuracy, clarity, and relevance in analytical outputs

• This role supports proactive decision making by building alerts and monitoring key performance indicators

• The Data Scientist participates in initiatives that aim to optimize performance and identify growth opportunities

• The role requires balancing multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail

• The position is suitable for candidates who enjoy working with data and transforming it into actionable insight

• The role values curiosity, initiative, and a strong sense of responsibility

• This position is ideal for individuals who want to grow into trusted analytics partners within the organization

• The Data Scientist is expected to communicate findings clearly to both technical and non technical audiences

• The role supports Mastercard’s broader goal of enabling data informed decisions across teams and regions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in data science, statistics, computer science, mathematics, or a related academic discipline

• Strong foundation in quantitative analysis and problem solving

• Working knowledge of SQL for querying and manipulating structured data

• Experience with at least one programming language, with preference for Python

• Familiarity with data visualization platforms such as Power BI or Tableau

• Understanding of statistical modeling concepts and data preparation techniques

• Exposure to large scale data environments and data warehouse systems

• Basic knowledge of distributed data frameworks such as Hadoop

• Ability to clean, organize, and structure raw data for analysis

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

• Ability to explain analytical results in a clear and structured manner

• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Analytical mindset with a focus on accuracy and relevance

• Willingness to learn new tools, methods, and technologies

• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks

• Comfort working in a collaborative team environment

• Proactive approach to identifying issues and proposing solutions

• Exposure to financial services or payments related domains is preferred

• Interest in applying analytics to business strategy and performance improvement

• Basic understanding of project execution and delivery timelines

Additional info:

• The role provides opportunities to work on initiatives that impact global customers and partners

• Employees are expected to follow Mastercard’s information security policies and best practices

• Protection of confidential data and systems is a shared responsibility across all roles

• Team members must report any suspected security concerns promptly

• Mandatory security training is required as part of ongoing professional responsibilities

• The organization expects honesty and integrity throughout the application and interview process

• Candidates are encouraged to engage authentically during assessments and discussions

• The role supports professional growth through exposure to diverse projects and teams

• Employees gain experience working with stakeholders across different regions and functions

• The position offers a structured environment with clear expectations and accountability

• The organization supports ethical use of data and responsible analytics practices

• Team members are encouraged to take ownership of their work and outcomes

• The role contributes to long term analytics capabilities within the company

• Mastercard values individuals who are committed to learning and improvement

• The position supports collaboration and knowledge sharing within the analytics community

• Employees are encouraged to align their work with broader business goals

• The role offers a stable and growth oriented career path within analytics

• Mastercard supports work that balances technical excellence with business relevance

• The position allows early career professionals to build strong foundations in applied data science

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