Optimization Data Analyst

About Adyen

Adyen offers integrated solutions combining payments, data, and financial products for leading global clients such as Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft. The company fosters a culture focused on ambition, innovation, and ethical impact, enabling employees to take ownership of their professional growth and tackle large technical challenges collaboratively to accelerate business success.

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled Optimization Data Analyst to influence the scalability of performance improvements and advanced analytics within our global Performance Optimization group. This mid-level position requires independent handling of intricate analyses, supporting automation and experimental initiatives, and collaborating with product and commercial teams to produce actionable insights that drive merchant growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze extensive payment datasets to detect trends, determine optimization possibilities, and propose impactful recommendations for major clients while scaling benefits across the merchant portfolio.
• Develop robust analytic tools, automation systems, and self-service solutions to empower internal stakeholders efficiently.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Data, and Commercial divisions to transform business questions into analytical frameworks that inform platform enhancements.
• Lead sophisticated A/B testing and in-depth data investigations that underpin data-driven strategies and hypothesis validations.
• Create persuasive data narratives tailored to various audiences to guide strategic conversations and highlight the Performance Optimization team’s value.
• Mentor team members and promote analytical best practices to uphold high technical standards and continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile

• Possess 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in data analytics, data science, or related roles, preferably within fintech, payments, or fast-growing tech sectors.
• Expertise in Python, SQL, and PySpark for handling large-scale data operations.
• Competence in designing and implementing effective ETL processes and data pipelines, ensuring data integrity through validation techniques.
• Experience with big data ecosystems such as Spark and Airflow, and familiarity with Git for version control.
• Proficient in data visualization platforms, including Looker and Tableau, and adept at building informative dashboards.
• Strong foundation in statistical methods, hypothesis testing, and data mining.
• Demonstrated ability in multitasking within a dynamic global work environment and managing stakeholder relationships to impact business and product strategies.
• Excellent communication skills enabling clear translation of complex data insights into business outcomes.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Adyen values diverse perspectives as a key driver of innovation. The company encourages individuals from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification listed.

Additional Information

This in-person role is based in Adyen’s Singapore office; remote-only positions are not available as the company prioritizes face-to-face collaboration.

The recruitment process aims to provide feedback within five business days, with the entire evaluation typically lasting about four weeks. Flexibility requests during hiring are welcomed.