Our client is an International iGaming / Casino company that is looking for a Payments Analyst to be based in Limassol at their offices.
You will be reporting directly to the Head of Payments within the Payments Operations Department.
Job Overview:
- The Payments Analyst will be responsible for analyzing transaction data, performing reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy of payment processing costs.
- This role will focus on optimizing payment flows, identifying inefficiencies, and providing insights to improve overall payment operations and cost management.
- The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with payment processing, reconciliation, and financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze transaction data to identify trends, success rates, failure points, and areas for optimization in payment processing.
- Reconciliation: Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations between internal payment records and PSP (Payment Service Provider) reports to ensure accuracy.
- Cost Analysis: Track and evaluate PSP fees, interchange rates, chargebacks, and refund costs to identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
- Fraud & Chargeback Monitoring: Monitor and analyze chargeback rates, fraud patterns, and risk exposure, providing recommendations to minimize losses.
- Payment Provider Performance Evaluation: Assess PSPs' performance by analyzing approval rates, transaction fees, and settlement times to ensure optimal routing of transactions.
- Collaboration with Finance & Compliance: Work closely with finance and compliance teams to ensure financial accuracy, reporting transparency, and regulatory adherence.
- Process Improvement: Identify and recommend improvements in payment processes, reporting methods, and reconciliation workflows.
- KPI Tracking: Maintain dashboards and reports on key payment metrics such as acceptance rates, costs per transaction, and refund/chargeback ratios.
- Settlement Monitoring: Ensure timely and accurate settlements from PSPs and banks, investigating discrepancies when necessary.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in payments, finance, or reconciliation-related roles.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, SQL, or data visualization tools.
- Experience working with payment providers, acquirers, or PSP reconciliation processes.
- Knowledge of card processing, interchange fees, and financial reporting.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to identify discrepancies and trends in large datasets.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with chargeback management and fraud prevention strategies is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the gaming, e-commerce, or fintech industries.
- Understanding of payment processing regulations and compliance requirements.
- Previous experience with payment reconciliation tools or ERP systems.
What We Offer:
- A dynamic and supportive work environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Exposure to a wide range of financial processes and business operations
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Payments Analyst with reference number 3364.
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