Returning to Mastercard

The Reconnect Alumni Series shares stories about an employee’s journey back to #MastercardIndia and why our vibrant and supportive culture, unique professional opportunities, and encouragement of professional growth made them return to Mastercard.

Meet Ankur Mittal, our Managing Consultant, Analytics in Gurgaon India. Ankur’s primary focus is to manage delivery of analytics products and solutions to the clients. I primarily work on merchant analytics projects where we help merchants in understanding their performance with respect to the competition and identifying avenues for growth. The analytical solutions designed by us use new-age technologies leveraging advanced analytics and Artificial Intelligence. My role requires good understanding of business problem as well as sound knowledge of analytics to deliver the right recommendations to our clients. In my role, I work closely with clients and internal Mastercard teams. Learn more about how the support he received from colleagues and leadership motivated him to return to Mastercard.

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What has been your favorite memory at Mastercard?

My favorite memory at Mastercard was during the initial few months (before the pandemic) when I met so many colleagues who became friends for life. We used to always make time to play table-tennis and the tea break in the evening.

What motivated you to return to Mastercard? Was there anything specific you missed while you were away?

The best thing I liked about Mastercard is it has a great set of people who are always there for you. The leaders and team members always supported me to give my best. I would like to specially call out Shashank Trivedi and Priyanshu Sawalka who always guided me. If I were to call out one thing that I missed while I was away, it would be interacting, working, and learning with people from Mastercard.?

How would you describe your onboarding experience as a returning employee?

The onboarding experience on my return was really smooth. All the information related to my joining were communicated well in advance. Leaders and my colleagues reached out and congratulated when they got to know that I was rejoining, which made me really happy. Proper training onboarding sessions were planned to make sure that I receive all the support and resources needed during the initial months.?

What was the most important support your received from Mastercard on returning?

The most important support I received is the way everyone interacted with me and made me feel comfortable.?

How did your time away from Mastercard add value when you came back?

I spent my time at Strategy& Dubai where I got learning and exposure on data strategy projects. It is very helpful as I am looking forward to using the experience to work and contribute more on similar projects in Mastercard.

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