Senior Data Analyst - Payments

Job Title: Senior Data Analyst - PaymentsLocation: Pittsburgh PA, Cleveland OH, Dallas TX Experience: 10+ Years Employment Type: Full-Time Role OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Data Analyst with deep Payments domain experience and strong hands-on expertise in SQL and Python. This role will focus on analyzing large-scale transaction data, deriving business insights, and supporting decision-making across Payments platforms (ACH, Wire, Cards, RTP, etc.).The ideal candidate will combine strong technical skills with a solid understanding of Payments operations, compliance, and risk controls within a banking environment. Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyze large volumes of Payments transaction data to identify trends, anomalies, and business insightsWrite complex, high-performance queries using advanced SQL (joins, CTEs, window functions, performance tuning)Develop data transformation and analytics scripts using Python (Pandas, NumPy, data wrangling)Create dashboards, reports, and performance metrics for business stakeholdersPartner with Payments, Risk, Compliance, and Operations teams to support reporting and data-driven initiativesPerform data validation, reconciliation, and quality checks across Payments systemsSupport regulatory and operational reporting requirementsDocument business logic, data definitions, and analytics methodologiesRequired Skills & Experience10+ years of experience as a Data Analyst, with strong exposure to Payments BankingDeep understanding of Payments ecosystem (ACH, Wire, SWIFT, Cards, Clearing & Settlement, ISO 20022)Advanced proficiency in SQL (query optimization and large dataset handling)Strong programming skills in Python for data analysis and automationExperience working with data warehouses and large transactional databasesStrong analytical thinking and problem-solving skillsExcellent stakeholder communication and documentation skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI)Exposure to fraud analytics, AML, or transaction monitoring systemsExperience working in regulated banking environmentsFamiliarity with Spark or distributed data processing frameworks