Payments Performance Analyst

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Payments Performance Analyst in Germany.This role is designed for a highly analytical professional who will drive insights and optimisation across payments operations. You will work closely with multiple teams to analyse transaction data, identify patterns and anomalies, and surface actionable insights that directly impact conversion, recovery, and revenue. The position requires deep technical proficiency with SQL and data visualisation tools, a curiosity for root-cause analysis, and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will monitor payment performance across regions, methods, and user journeys while supporting experimentation and strategy with rigorous, data-driven analysis. This is a high-impact role offering visibility into core business metrics and opportunities to influence decision-making at scale. Autonomy, problem-solving, and attention to detail are essential in a fast-paced, global environment.

Accountabilities:

Analyse authorisation rates, declines, retries, and recovery across multiple payment methods and regions

Identify trends, anomalies, and root causes in payment performance

Support experimentation through A/B test design, analysis, and interpretation

Build, maintain, and validate dashboards for core payments KPIs

Monitor performance metrics and proactively flag optimisation opportunities or risks

Deliver clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams

Collaborate with Product, Commercial, and Operations teams to inform payments strategy

Requirements:

Proven experience in analytics within payments, fintech, e-commerce, or a related domain

Strong SQL skills; Python experience is a plus

Comfortable working with large datasets, dashboards, and key performance metrics

Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills

Ability to communicate complex insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences

Capable of managing multiple analyses in parallel and prioritising effectively

Motivated to develop expertise in payments optimisation and operational performance

Benefits:

Remote-first work environment with flexible hours

Unlimited holiday and budget for growth and wellbeing

High ownership and visibility across Product and Commercial teams

Opportunity to directly impact revenue, conversion, and creator earnings

Culture valuing innovation, transparency, speed, and personal accountability

Why Apply Through Jobgether?We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? 
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