Strategic Business Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Business Analyst to drive data-informed decision-making across the payments organization. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in leveraging advanced analytics, financial modeling, and domain expertise to unlock value from complex data and maintain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving payments landscape.

The ideal candidate combines technical proficiency with business acumen, enabling us to make informed decisions and drive strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advanced Analytics & Strategic Evaluation:
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models (e.g., IRR, ROI, NPV) to assess the viability and impact of new product initiatives, partnerships, and business cases.
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning.
• Analyze large-scale transaction data, customer behavior, and operational metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Translate complex data sets into clear, actionable insights for executive and cross-functional audiences.
• Design and deliver executive-ready presentations and reports that highlight key performance indicators and business outcomes.
• Build and maintain dashboards and automated reports to monitor product and business KPIs.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility for stakeholders at all levels.
• Support quarterly and annual planning cycles with robust data visualizations and scenario modeling.

• Product Ownership & Stakeholder Alignment:
• Gather and document business and technical requirements for new product features and enhancements.
• Provide input to the product backlog, ensuring prioritization is informed by data-driven insights and business value.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Finance teams to translate product roadmap items into quantitative business cases.
• Define and track success metrics for new features and initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Conduct post-launch evaluations to measure actual performance against forecasts and recommend course corrections.
• Facilitate workshops and working sessions to drive consensus and inform decision-making.
• Serve as a strategic liaison between Product, Finance, Data, and Operations teams to ensure alignment on data inputs, modeling assumptions, and business objectives.
• Champion a data-driven culture by promoting best practices in analytics, reporting, and product development.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3–7 years of experience in business analysis, data analytics, or a related field, preferably within payments, fintech, or financial services.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Quick Sight).
• Strong experience in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case development.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Experience gathering requirements, documenting user stories, and supporting product development processes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Python or R for advanced analytics and automation.
• Experience with payments platforms (e.g., Stripe, Adyen, Worldpay) or payment processing systems.
• Familiarity with cloud data environments (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, AWS Redshift).
• Advanced certifications (e.g., CBAP, CFA, FRM, or relevant analytics credentials).
• Exposure to backlog management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

About This Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that drive business growth and success.