+ Support a high-impact market research and data analytics engagement for a global payment processing company + Conduct in-depth research on industry competitors, emerging technologies, and potential acquisition targets + Analyze trends in the financial technology (fintech) and payments space + Build profiles and summaries using public sources, databases, and internal tools + Present findings in executive-ready documents, slide decks, and reports + Collaborate with peers and senior consultants to adjust to evolving project goals + Based in the Kansas City metro area and available for a 2–3 month, full-time contract assignment + Requirements + Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Tableau, Power BI, or SQL is a plus + Bachelor’s degree (or near completion) in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Analytics, or a related field + Prior internship, research assistant, or consulting project experience is preferred + Interest in fintech, payments, M&A, or corporate strategy is a bonus + Naturally curious, analytical, and self-motivated with a proactive mindset + Strong research, critical thinking, and synthesis skills