Sr. Analyst, Master Data Management

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 Sr Analyst Master Data Management-1 About the Position The Sr Analyst of Master Data Management MDM is responsible for leading the execution of Mastercard s MDM strategy across the enterprise This role is instrumental in shaping and implementing the strategic vision for MDM initiatives ensuring alignment with broader enterprise data governance goals In close partnership with business and technology stakeholders the Sr Analyst will operationalize MDM and governance practices to uphold the consistency accuracy and integrity of mastered data assets This role demands strong cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders across Franchise Product Corporate Mastercard Technology and global business units to drive and sustain the data management strategy As a subject matter expert in master and reference data management this individual will represent the Office of the Chief Data Officer CDO offering leadership guidance and best practices to promote enterprise-wide data excellence Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Execution Define and implement master data management MDM strategies and policies aligned with business objectives Ensure timely delivery of MDM initiatives and continuous improvement of data processes Program Platform Management Lead the MDM workstream including requirements gathering solution design implementation and maintenance of MDM platforms e g Reltio Informatica Oversee system upgrades migrations and new deployments Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as a liaison between IT business stakeholders and data governance teams to ensure seamless integration and adoption of MDM solutions across enterprise systems e g Merchant data platform Oracle Financials Coupa Salesforce Mastercard Billing System Data Quality Governance Oversee data quality initiatives including profiling cleansing enrichment and lifecycle management Monitor and report on data quality KPIs Partner with governance teams to establish and enforce standards frameworks and best practices across master data domains e g merchant customer consumer product supplier legal entity Automation Integration Drive automation of data ingestion and mastered data consumption processes Ensure integration of MDM solutions with enterprise applications and data pipelines Compliance Risk Management Ensure adherence to data privacy quality and regulatory requirements Team Development In future phases manage and mentor a team of data analysts stewards and MDM specialists Qualifications Experience Experience Demonstrated experience in Master Data Management MDM roles within large enterprise environments with a minimum of 3 years of relevant MDM experience and at least 1 full-cycle MDM implementations Proven hands-on expertise in large-scale MDM platforms such as Reltio or Informatica along with familiarity with data warehousing analytics and ERP systems Technical Analytical Skills Experienced data professional with strong problem-solving skills and expertise in enterprise data products and architecture Proficient in Hadoop Databricks RDBMS SQL Alteryx and Excel Skilled in data integration metadata management and taxonomy modeling Adept at designing scalable data platforms including data lakes warehouses lakehouses and real-time pipelines Proven ability to lead data strategy and unify fragmented ecosystems in complex organizations Industry Knowledge Familiarity with Mastercard data domains e g merchant customer consumer product financial master data is preferred Leadership Implement MDM and governance frameworks collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive change Preference for candidates interested in people management experience Communication Collaboration Exceptional interpersonal written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration Mindset Self-starter with a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution Ability to deliver results under tight deadlines 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