Technology Risk Analyst, Launch Graduate Program 2026 - London, UK

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.

Who is Mastercard? Mastercard is a technology company in the global payments business. We connect consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses worldwide and enable them to use secure and convenient electronic forms of payment. Mastercard is a driving force at the heart of commerce, enabling global transactions and bringing insight into the payments process to make commerce faster, more secure, and more valuable to everyone involved. As a critical link among financial institutions and millions of businesses, cardholders and merchants worldwide, Mastercard provides services in more than 210 countries and territories.

The role Please specify if you have a preferred function as part of your application or if you are open to all. This information will be leveraged to best match applicants to the most suitable role.

Technology Risk Analyst Monitors technology risk and compliance, and develops, delivers, maintains and monitors IT policies, standards, and best practices. Oversees compliance and the implementation of design (up-to-date standard operating procedures) and operational (testing the validity of procedures periodically) effectiveness. Product performance and customer experience.

Application Process We have a 3‑step selection process that involves online application, online video interview, final round interview. Interviews will be taking place in March/April. Deadline for application: 9th of March 2026.

What you’ll need

• To be available to start from 1st September 2026.
• To be a final year undergraduate/Master's student or to have graduated no earlier than September 2025 in a related field such as Business, Economics, Management, Data / Statistical Analysis, or Computer Science.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong strategic and conceptual aptitude.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritise multiple projects concurrently.
• High energy, can‑do attitude, very strong sense of ownership.

Mastercard Launch There are some skills you can teach. And some you can inspire. Mastercard Launch gives recent graduates both—immersing emerging talent in an 18‑month journey where they will challenge the status quo, engage in meaningful and practical sessions, drive decency and belonging, our mission to be a force for good and be the ultimate catalyst for personal and professional growth. The Launch program is for change makers, those who dare to be greater and who wish to make a real impact on the world. We invite you to bring your passion, share your talent and make the most of this truly priceless experience.

What it is A permanent opportunity but dedicated to an 18‑month program that educates, inspires personal growth, and builds professional confidence to create a priceless career with Mastercard. Launch will include development opportunities such as professional skills learning, networking and career conversations.

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.