Case Interview for Mastercard Data & Services (formerly Applied Predictive Technologies)

Hi there,

Based on both the sound of this role as well as interviews I have done for other data-based companies, the answer is yes and no.

Here is what is likely and you should prepare for:

The same

• You will still have an objective / target
• You will still need to structure your thoughts and have a framework/approach
• You will still get a lot of information you need to parse through
• You will still need to be able to brainstorm
• You will still need to have sound business acumend and judgement
• You will still have limited time

Different

You need to be able to analyze data. Most of the interviews I have had like this (and coached candidates on) involved a dataset that I either had to pull from a SQL database or that was existing in 1-2 excel files.

Then, based on the prompt, I/they had to be ruthlessly effective in figuring out what quick data analysis was needed (key word here: needed), and did that and only that.

Then, I/they had to turn it into a consultant-like presentation with the key points and charts/graphs I/they had created support those insights.

Hi there,

Applications for internal management consulting roles follow, in general, the same process as the one of MBBs. Two minor differences that you should take into account:

1. Cases will most probably be related to technology, so make sure you familiarise yourself with the activity of this firm and the type of services they might be offering Mastercard
2. By experience, those cases are not as structured as the ones given at MBBs, so if you prepare real Management Consulting cases, you should do well in those interviews

All the best,

Mehdi

Hello!

All consulting interviews whenver management consulting is involved are super similar. 

What will change this time is that you will have to prove that you are data-driven person, and most likely will have some specific tasks for it, like a special case or exercise. 

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara