Business Analyst - Pricing

About the role

Join our Global Payments Pricing team to manage financial performance for card transactions across the LATAM region. You will serve as the primary expert on scheme fees and interchange charges, ensuring our pricing structures remain accurate and transparent for our global merchant base. In this capacity, you will own the analysis of pricing variances and support the development of strategic recommendations that align with both commercial objectives and regulatory considerations. Your work will directly influence how we communicate and implement pricing models with key stakeholders in the payments ecosystem. You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of cost data as it pertains to card acceptance across diverse market conditions. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying discrepancies and driving corrections within our pricing frameworks. You will collaborate closely with technical and commercial partners to close gaps between expected and actual transaction cost outcomes. Your contributions will be integral in sustaining Adyen's reputation for transparent and reliable pricing solutions.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Verify that merchants receive the most precise and efficient cost pricing for their transactions through detailed validation checks.
• Define data requirements and extract information from multiple sources to conduct deep-dive analysis that answers complex business questions around pricing structures.
• Develop and maintain rule-based pricing models while creating monitoring systems that detect anomalies in transaction cost calculations.
• Propose and build enhancements for core payment workflows by exploring AI integration opportunities that improve pricing accuracy.
• Execute fee updates to keep our cost infrastructure current and actively manage the impact on merchant accounts across different regions.
• Analyze pricing components such as scheme fees and interchange charges to ensure they are applied consistently and correctly.
• Translate highly technical findings into clear insights that enable commercial teams and merchants to make informed financial decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to design solutions that streamline payment cost management and improve overall transparency.
• Support the development of tools and dashboards that provide real-time visibility into pricing performance and variance trends.
• Contribute to process improvements that reduce manual effort and increase the reliability of pricing operations.
• Investigate discrepancies in transaction cost reporting and lead root cause analyses to prevent future occurrences.
• Document methodologies and assumptions used in pricing models to ensure clarity and reproducibility for future analysis.
• Assist in the creation of business cases that justify investments in pricing infrastructure and analytical capabilities.
• Act as a liaison between technical implementation teams and commercial units to ensure alignment on pricing strategies.

Requirements

• Proven background in data analysis and the automation of complex data sets using Python or SQL to manipulate and interpret large volumes of information.
• Academic degree in a quantitative or technical discipline, such as Engineering, Statistics, or Econometrics, providing a strong foundation in analytical methods.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality output that stakeholders can rely on for critical financial decisions.
• Strong technical capability to solve business problems through data-driven approaches, leveraging analytical tools to uncover actionable insights.
• Proficiency in data visualization platforms like Tableau or Looker to create clear and impactful representations of pricing performance.
• Ability to translate technical findings and complex data into clear insights for commercial teams and merchants, ensuring alignment and understanding.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a high-speed environment where deadlines and accuracy are essential.
• Full professional proficiency in English to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across global markets.

Skills & tools

• SQL
• Python
• Looker
• Tableau
• AI integration

Practical notes

• Adyen is an office-first company; this role requires in-person attendance in São Paulo.
• We aim to provide an update on your application within 5 business days.
• The typical hiring process spans approximately 4 weeks.
• We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those who may not meet every listed qualification.