Manager, Data Scientist

Manager, Data Scientist

Overview

Join Mastercard's Product Data & Analytics team as a Manager, Data Scientist. We are a global team dedicated to building internal analytic partnerships, focusing on business health, portfolio and revenue optimization, initiative tracking, new product development, and Go-To Market strategies. Our team provides scalable end-to-end data solutions, influencing decisions across Mastercard through data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-driven, innovative, scalable analytical solutions to support business and client needs.
• Create predictive models, behavioral segmentation frameworks, profitability analyses, ad hoc reporting, and data visualizations.
• Collaborate with global and regional teams to develop and maintain advanced reporting and data visualization capabilities.
• Contribute to the development of custom analyses and solutions, deriving insights to solve critical business questions.
• Translate client/stakeholder needs into technical analyses and solutions, presenting findings to clients/stakeholders.
• Deliver high-quality project solutions and tools within agreed timelines and budget parameters.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client managers and liaise with internal stakeholders.
• Mentor junior-level colleagues and develop talent through ongoing technical training and peer review.

Required Skills and Experience

• 8-14 years of experience in data management, data mining, data analytics, data reporting, data product development, and quantitative analysis.
• Advanced SQL skills, with the ability to write optimized queries for large data sets.
• Experience with platforms/environments such as Cloudera Hadoop, Big Data technology stack, SQL Server, Microsoft BI Stack, Cloud, Snowflake, and other relevant technologies.
• Proficiency in Python, Scala, Hive, Impala, Spark, and related technologies.
• Experience in data pipeline creation using tools like Alteryx, SSIS, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of job scheduling tools such as Apache Airflow, NIFI, and others.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Domo, and/or PowerBI.
• Strong data validation, quality control, and cleansing skills.
• Financial institution or payments experience is a plus.

Additional Competencies

• Excellent English, quantitative, technical, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Creativity and innovation in approach.
• Self-motivated with a sense of urgency.
• Project management and risk mitigation skills.
• Ability to interact with management and internal stakeholders to collect requirements.

Corporate Security Responsibility

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

About Mastercard

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry, connecting and powering an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere. We make transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible, using secure data and networks, partnerships, and passion. Our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential.

Join us in Lisbon, Portugal, and be part of a team that builds large-scale analytical capabilities supporting end users across continents.