Mastercard reviews

4.1

82% would recommend to a friend

(7,703 total reviews)
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Michael Miebach

87% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

Mastercard has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 7,703 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Mastercard employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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8K reviews
2.0
Jul 10, 2018

Not a Forever Employer

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The culture is OK depending where you work. You'll see a lot of lifers settling there given that Mastercard pays well and bonuses are almost always at or above target. People are friendly and the work is interesting. Two years is probably all you need before moving on.

Cons

HR and Management has their favorites - you'll notice that in a lot of comments on here. They hired a new Chief Talent Officer who seems to have her own agenda and isn't in it for the people. There are very few leaders there who truly live the Mastercard values by doing well by doing good and who invest in their people. Mastercard does not do a great job at letting go of poor performers - pretty much anyone can obtain their full bonus (which in my opinion translates to lack of innovation). There's no true sense of urgency to motivate anyone. If you're looking for a comfortable job with mounds of red tape and no room for growth then Mastercard might be the right fit for you.

2.0
Jun 15, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Compensation is very competitive. Work life balance is pretty good. CEO is amazing.

Cons

You can’t get ahead if you work for the wrong person. Potential is measured by 1-2 people who don’t even know you. If you kiss the right butt, you’ll be successful. If you put your head down, work hard and drive results but don’t shout it from the rooftop, you won’t get ahead. It’s all about self- promotion and butt kissing - especially in HR. Disappointing.

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