Digital Main Street X Mastercard

SMALL BUSINESS CYBER AND INTELLIGENCE FELLOWSHIPS

Digital Main Street and Mastercard are providing unique and exciting opportunities for students to work with industry leaders in cybersecurity!

The Small Business Cyber and Intelligence Fellowships, now in their fourth year, are a collaboration between Digital Main Street and Mastercard, offering students the chance to gain valuable hands-on experience working alongside industry leaders in cybersecurity.

As a fellow/intern, you will have the opportunity to work with Mastercard’s global, award-winning teams, who are at the forefront of shaping the payments landscape and revolutionizing the way merchants and issuers combat fraud. During the program, fellows/interns will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and tools.

Fellows/interns will receive a competitive salary, as well as opportunities for professional development and networking. Fellows/interns will also gain mentorship and guidance from Mastercard’s experts, who will provide the support needed to succeed in your role.

Upon completion of the program, fellows/interns will have gained a deep understanding of the latest technologies and best practices used to protect small businesses against cyber threats.

Applications are now OPEN for Summer 2026 Fellowship postitions!

Applications are being reviewed, and interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis. We suggest applying as soon as possible.

Internship Dates: May 4th 2026, until August 21st 2026

Location: This position will be a hybrid mix of remote/virtual; 3 days a week working in the Toronto office ( 121 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, CA) and 2 days working from home. We reserve the right to change the work location at any time from the hybrid model to: fully remote/virtual, fully in person in office, or a different hybrid mix, as dependent on business needs.

Responsibilities:

As a Product Management Intern on the Cyber & Intelligence team, you will be involved in the following:

Impactful assignments that drive business results (SWOT analysis, financial/data analysis, strategy implications)

Deep dive projects on potential new offerings to help develop the long-term strategy of our C&I business including desk research to identify customer needs, SWOT analysis, competitive review, partner interview, strategic implications and high-level business casing of new capabilities and offerings

Maintain a compendium of Canadian research and Canadian specific statistics to be used in customer presentations, speaking opportunities, research etc.

Develop materials for speaking opportunities across the team

Perform desktop research to identify regional or global trends

Assist with ad hoc requests, participate in special projects as required, and provide cross-functional support as needed

Support high level project management by tracking of Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies of large-scale projects as well as minute taking and developing meeting summaries.

Update data trending reporting and key performance metrics for the department based on latest results

Attend internal/external meetings to help with strategy and requirements and shape the future roadmap

Qualifications:

We are currently seeking qualified applicants that can demonstrate the following:

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s in business, commerce or analytics fields and will be returning to school in Fall 2026.

Familiarity with cybersecurity, fraud and risk related challenges in market

Strong planning, insights, analytics and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Experience with SQL is an asset.

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Internship Dates: May 4th 2026, until August 21st 2026

Location: This position will be a hybrid mix of remote/virtual; 3 days a week working in the Vancouver office ( 475 Howe St. 20th Floor. Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2B3, CA) and 2 days working from home. We reserve the right to change the work location at any time from the hybrid model to: fully remote/virtual, fully in person in office, or a different hybrid mix, as dependent on business needs.

Please note you are solely responsible for all travel and accommodation arrangements and expenses.

Responsibilities:

As a UX/UI Cyber Product Design Intern on the Cyber & Intelligence team, you will be involved in the following:

Working on designs for complex features in the payment fraud space

Managing a design library and its important components

Close collaboration with Design, Product Management, and Dev teams

Leveraging the user-centered design process for an enterprise level product

Learn about the payment fraud detection space and how AI is being leveraged to solve real-world problems

Hands on experience on a fast-paced product team

Build further expertise with Figma

Qualifications:

We are currently seeking qualified applicants that can demonstrate the following:

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in a design related field and will be returning to school in Fall 2026.

Familiarity with the user-centred design process

Experience designing web based applications

Strong research, investigative and problem solving skills

Comfortable working in a fast paced environment

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Experience with Figma or Sketch

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Important Application Information: Please read carefully!

Digital Main Street is an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective provincial human rights codes throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

If you require any accessibility accommodations or assistance with your application, please email [email protected].

Only Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply.

All successful applicants will be required to get a police background check before an offer of employment is given.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Hear from Past Fellows

Software Engineer Analyst - (2023 Fellow)

Emily Kim

"During my internship I had the opportunity to work as a software engineer, primarily working with Angular and JavaScript, which enabled me to gain firsthand insights into the inner workings of an engineering team on a small and large scale. This internship went beyond just coding; it exposed me to other teams, such as Technical Program Management and Customer Experience, which helped me see the holistic importance of work in the small business cybersecurity space."

Cybersecurity & Intelligence - (2023 Fellow)

Harsh Manish Jhunjhunwala

"Being able to safeguard small businesses from cyber threats and support their growth in the digital landscape is an incredibly rewarding opportunity. This collaborative nature of working with small businesses empower me to cultivate strong partnerships, learn new insights into their unique challenges, and tailor strategies to effectively mitigate risks. Contributing my skills and expertise to enhance the security of small-scale businesses gives me a profound sense of purpose and fulfillment."

UX Specialist- (2023 Fellow)

Violet Zhang

"Growing up in communities that run small businesses, I saw how they could grow and be challenged simultaneously. Through my experience, I have seen how cyber risks can impact small businesses. Building trust and educating small businesses on cybersecurity practices should be a main priority today and in the future."

Software Engineer Analyst - (2023 Fellow)

Hameez Iqbal

"I'm passionate about leveraging technology to protect our communities. Small businesses play a vital role in driving local economies, not only for commerce but to bring people together. By helping small businesses protect themselves and their communities, we're supporting their continued growth."

UX/UI Specialist - (2024 Fellow)

Jane Shen

"During my internship as a UX/UI specialist, I gained valuable insights into how design intersects with various areas of a business, including the Product, Customer Service, and Development teams. Good design cannot be created in isolation and you must account for both the needs of users and the priorities of stakeholders involved. Contributing to the cybersecurity space was a rewarding experience that underscored the importance of collaboration and thoughtful design. Furthermore, it underlined the importance for small businesses to stay ahead of cybersecurity threats by keeping their technology up to date."

who is mastercard

Mastercard is the global technology company behind the world’s fastest payments processing network. Mastercard is a vehicle for commerce, a connection to financial systems for the previously excluded, a technology innovation lab, and the home of Priceless®. Mastercard ensures every employee has opportunity to be a part of something bigger and to change lives. Mastercard believe as the company grows, so should you. They believe in connecting everyone to endless, priceless possibilities.

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who is DMS

Digital Main Street is a program developed in partnership by the City of Toronto and the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA). Digital Main Street supports the growth of main street businesses by making the adoption of digital tools and technologies easy. The program is built around an online learning platform, structured training programs and the Digital Service Squad, a team of street-level team members who help main street businesses grow their operations through technology.