Our PurposeMastercard 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 SummarySenior Research Analyst - ConsultantResearch Analyst – Advisors Research CenterOverviewThe Advisors Research Center (ARC) is a dynamic and rapidly growing capability designed to meet the evolving needs of clients through high-quality research support. Our mission is to deliver value by transforming data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Senior Research Analyst to join our European team, based in Lisbon, Portugal.The Advisors Research Center is a global, research-oriented capability that applies proven methodologies and deep domain expertise to partner with clients worldwide, helping them drive measurable value by:RoleDelivering new research products and strategies to market efficiently and effectivelyLeveraging research assets to produce impactful and high-quality outputs for clientsGenerating key insights based on primary research (qualitative and/or quantitative)Complementing insights through secondary research and analysis of large datasetsAll About YouExperience working on a variety of research projects, including both primary and secondary researchProven experience in executing primary research, including:Quantitative techniques (e.g., surveys)Qualitative methods (e.g., in-depth interviews, focus groups, online communities)Ability to analyze large datasets generated through quantitative researchStrong capability to synthesize and interpret information from multiple sourcesSkilled in developing clear, insightful, and client-ready presentationsStrong business writing skills, with the ability to create high-quality deliverablesExcellent communication skills, with confidence to contribute to client calls and internal discussions, as well as draft communications for internal and external stakeholdersAll About Your Education & SkillsSolid and relevant experience across research projects, including at least 3 years in a research agency or within a client-side research functionExpertise in both primary research (e.g., surveys, interviews) and secondary research (e.g., Euromonitor, Bloomberg, and other syndicated sources)Proficiency in English is required; additional European languages are a plusAdvanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; familiarity with project management tools is preferredCorporate Security ResponsibilityAll 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, andComplete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.