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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
Manager, Business/Systems Analysis - Sales Systems
Overview:
The Services team is a key differentiator for Mastercard, providing the cutting-edge services that help our customers grow. Focused on thinking big and scaling fast around the globe, this agile team is responsible for end-to-end solutions for a diverse global customer base. Centered on data-driven technologies and innovation, these services include payments-focused consulting, loyalty and marketing programs, business Test & Learn experimentation, and data-driven information and risk management services.
The Insights and Enablement team is a global team focused on ensuring that all of Services can make data-driven decisions and operate effectively and efficiently. The team is charged with managing and adapting the policies, processes and platforms used across Services.
The Manager – Business/Systems Analysis - Sales Systems, will drive strategic platform projects to integrate new and existing businesses, improve usability, increase business efficiencies, and deliver enhancements and fixes to the sales and downstream systems and associated client portals managed by the I&E System Operations team. Additionally, support will include the execution of adoption campaigns, implementation of data improvement efforts, reporting, and assisting with testing updates and training initiatives. Our primary set of solutions sit on Salesforce.com and associated SaaS solutions that integrate into the sales process including but not limited to Marketing Cloud, Outreach CPQ, Ironclad, Seismic, Certinia PSA, and custom Order Management builds pushing data into tools such as SAP, Oracle, SingleView, Tableau and others.
Role Responsibilities:
- Drive large scale systems improvement efforts of the Sales systems across the Mastercard Services organizations – focusing on business integrations, M&As and other strategic priorities from the system design and implementation perspective
- Partner with diverse teams and business lines to bring innovative systems to life and ensure best in class governance and processes are being used.
- Act as the bridge between business and tech stakeholders to collect business needs, write technical stories and work with technology teams and developers to test, validate and implement
- Collaborate with system engineering for systems projects including design and integration ensuring they function optimally and meet business needs.
- Provide training and support adoption to the Salesforce.com systems' user base.
- Provide technical and process support for inquiries on Billing Order Management and related customer portals of Business Operation’s platforms, to include support related to system records that drive volumes, delivery, billing and revenue recognition
- Operational support of our product line campaigns including Card Holder Services, Client Services Revenue, Subscriptions, Platforms, Bulletins, and other bulk product deliveries
- Support investigation and resolution of issues, concerns and general requests
- Conduct periodic Quality Control checks and Data Audits
All About You:
- BS/BA degree or combination of experience and formal education
- Experience driving large scale systems initiatives including onboarding CRM, new productivity tools, and business integration and M&As
- Solution Architecture skillset exposure bringing a variety of technology together for a unified experience
- Relevant experience (e.g. Product Owner/ Manager, Manager Consultant) in requirement gathering, user story definition, liaising with tech, functional testing and user testing support and business inquiries.
- Understand your team's technologies and be able to evaluate system designs and architecture as you participate in discussions.
- Ensure cross-collaboration with multiple engineering teams to deliver on shared objectives.
- Experience in implementing or managing CRM, Order Management or other Revenue Ops operational systems (Salesforce.com preferred)
- Strong project management, stakeholder management and communication skills
- Keen analytical and proven problem-solving skills with a detailed driven and results oriented approach
Preferred qualifications
- Salesforce.com business analyst / administrator certification is a plus
- Business acumen on sales and revenue related operations such as CRM, order management, revenue recognition or billing is a plus.
- Experience managing key client relationships is a plus
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.
Pay Ranges
Purchase, New York: $125,000 - $207,000 USD
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
Manager, Business/Systems Analysis - Sales Systems
Overview:
The Services team is a key differentiator for Mastercard, providing the cutting-edge services that help our customers grow. Focused on thinking big and scaling fast around the globe, this agile team is responsible for end-to-end solutions for a diverse global customer base. Centered on data-driven technologies and innovation, these services include payments-focused consulting, loyalty and marketing programs, business Test & Learn experimentation, and data-driven information and risk management services.
The Insights and Enablement team is a global team focused on ensuring that all of Services can make data-driven decisions and operate effectively and efficiently. The team is charged with managing and adapting the policies, processes and platforms used across Services.
The Manager – Business/Systems Analysis - Sales Systems, will drive strategic platform projects to integrate new and existing businesses, improve usability, increase business efficiencies, and deliver enhancements and fixes to the sales and downstream systems and associated client portals managed by the I&E System Operations team. Additionally, support will include the execution of adoption campaigns, implementation of data improvement efforts, reporting, and assisting with testing updates and training initiatives. Our primary set of solutions sit on Salesforce.com and associated SaaS solutions that integrate into the sales process including but not limited to Marketing Cloud, Outreach CPQ, Ironclad, Seismic, Certinia PSA, and custom Order Management builds pushing data into tools such as SAP, Oracle, SingleView, Tableau and others.
Role Responsibilities:
- Drive large scale systems improvement efforts of the Sales systems across the Mastercard Services organizations – focusing on business integrations, M&As and other strategic priorities from the system design and implementation perspective
- Partner with diverse teams and business lines to bring innovative systems to life and ensure best in class governance and processes are being used.
- Act as the bridge between business and tech stakeholders to collect business needs, write technical stories and work with technology teams and developers to test, validate and implement
- Collaborate with system engineering for systems projects including design and integration ensuring they function optimally and meet business needs.
- Provide training and support adoption to the Salesforce.com systems' user base.
- Provide technical and process support for inquiries on Billing Order Management and related customer portals of Business Operation’s platforms, to include support related to system records that drive volumes, delivery, billing and revenue recognition
- Operational support of our product line campaigns including Card Holder Services, Client Services Revenue, Subscriptions, Platforms, Bulletins, and other bulk product deliveries
- Support investigation and resolution of issues, concerns and general requests
- Conduct periodic Quality Control checks and Data Audits
All About You:
- BS/BA degree or combination of experience and formal education
- Experience driving large scale systems initiatives including onboarding CRM, new productivity tools, and business integration and M&As
- Solution Architecture skillset exposure bringing a variety of technology together for a unified experience
- Relevant experience (e.g. Product Owner/ Manager, Manager Consultant) in requirement gathering, user story definition, liaising with tech, functional testing and user testing support and business inquiries.
- Understand your team's technologies and be able to evaluate system designs and architecture as you participate in discussions.
- Ensure cross-collaboration with multiple engineering teams to deliver on shared objectives.
- Experience in implementing or managing CRM, Order Management or other Revenue Ops operational systems (Salesforce.com preferred)
- Strong project management, stakeholder management and communication skills
- Keen analytical and proven problem-solving skills with a detailed driven and results oriented approach
Preferred qualifications
- Salesforce.com business analyst / administrator certification is a plus
- Business acumen on sales and revenue related operations such as CRM, order management, revenue recognition or billing is a plus.
- Experience managing key client relationships is a plus
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.
Pay Ranges
Purchase, New York: $125,000 - $207,000 USD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Business Systems Analysis
Target companies with established H-1B filing histories
Large enterprises and consulting firms in financial services, healthcare, and technology file H-1B petitions for business systems analysts consistently. Prioritizing companies with a track record of sponsorship significantly improves your odds of transitioning off OPT.
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Business systems analysis typically qualifies for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in information systems, computer science, or a related CIP-coded field. Verify with your DSO before accepting an offer to avoid surprises later.
Frame your degree as directly tied to the role
Employers sponsoring H-1B visas need to show the role requires a specific degree. Emphasize how your information systems or business degree maps directly to requirements gathering, system design, and process analysis functions in your resume and interviews.
Get your employer's STEM OPT training plan documented early
For the STEM extension, your employer must sign a formal training plan. Raise this with HR before your initial OPT expires. Delays in getting the I-983 signed have caused students to fall out of status unnecessarily.
Prioritize roles with cross-functional scope over narrow IT support work
Business systems analyst roles involving ERP configuration, data integration, or enterprise workflow design are easier to support as specialty occupations at H-1B time. Narrow IT helpdesk or support roles face more scrutiny from USCIS during petition review.
Ask directly about sponsorship during the second interview round
Waiting until an offer stage to ask about H-1B sponsorship wastes time for both sides. By the second interview, it is appropriate and professional to ask whether the company sponsors H-1B visas for this specific role and team.
Business Systems Analysis OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do business systems analyst roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most do, but it depends on your degree, not just the job title. If your degree is in information systems, computer science, management information systems, or a related STEM-designated field, and the role involves technical analysis work, you will likely qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm the CIP code on your degree with your DSO before accepting an offer.
How do I find business systems analysis jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers who actively hire candidates on OPT and have H-1B sponsorship histories. Searching there saves you from applying to roles where OPT work authorization is a dealbreaker, which is a common and avoidable frustration for international students in this field.
Is business systems analysis a strong field for H-1B sponsorship after OPT?
Yes. Business systems analysts are consistently among the top H-1B sponsored roles, particularly in consulting, financial services, and enterprise software companies. The role meets the specialty occupation standard when it requires a specific bachelor's degree, which most job descriptions for this function do. Large employers in this space file hundreds of petitions annually for this job title.
Can I work as a business systems analyst at a staffing or consulting firm on OPT?
Yes, but with caveats. Staffing firms that place you at client sites are permissible on OPT as long as you have a clear employer-employee relationship with the staffing firm, including supervision and control over your work. For STEM OPT extension, the staffing firm must sign your I-983 training plan, and some firms are unfamiliar with this requirement, so clarify before accepting a contract role.
What happens if my OPT expires before the H-1B lottery results come back?
If your employer files an H-1B cap-subject petition before your OPT expires, you receive a 60-day cap-gap extension that bridges your status through September 30 of that year. If selected in the lottery, your H-1B begins October 1. If not selected, your work authorization ends when the cap-gap period closes, and you will need to leave or change status.