job_description.job_card.job_descriptionSupport a high-impact market research and data analytics engagement for a global payment processing companyConduct in-depth research on industry competitors, emerging technologies, and potential acquisition targetsAnalyze trends in the financial technology (fintech) and payments spaceBuild profiles and summaries using public sources, databases, and internal toolsPresent findings in executive-ready documents, slide decks, and reportsCollaborate with peers and senior consultants to adjust to evolving project goalsBased in the Kansas City metro area and available for a 2–3 month, full-time contract assignmentProficient in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Tableau, Power BI, or SQL is a plusBachelor’s degree (or near completion) in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Analytics, or a related fieldPrior internship, research assistant, or consulting project experience is preferredInterest in fintech, payments, M&A, or corporate strategy is a bonusNaturally curious, analytical, and self-motivated with a proactive mindsetStrong research, critical thinking, and synthesis skills