Data Analyst, Payments

Current; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Meaningful equity in stock options

401(k) plan

Discretionary performance bonus

Biannual performance reviews

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Fitness benefits

FSA benefit

Mental health programs

Office perks in Midtown

Job summary

Current is seeking a Data Analyst for the Payments team to drive insights from customer banking data and product performance. You will translate business questions into analyses, partner with product and engineering, and shape decisions that impact payments features and experience.

The role emphasizes building dashboards, running A/B tests, and delivering clear recommendations to leadership while ensuring data accuracy and governance across pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a quantitative field.
• 3+ years as a data analyst, preferably in fintech/tech/B2C.
• Strong SQL skills and relational DB experience (BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift).
• Proficient with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Looker.
• Experience with Python for data analysis and experimentation design.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and opportunities in payments.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports to track KPIs.
• Conduct discovery and deep-dive analyses for data-driven decisions.
• Partner with product managers and engineers to measure feature success.
• Design and evaluate experiments to optimize products and customer experience.
• Monitor customer behavior across deposits and transactions.
• Deliver insights to leadership and communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensure data quality and governance across analytics pipelines.
• Support production analytics and on-call fraud response.

Skills

SQL

Python

A/B testing

Data analysis

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytics/Statistics/Economics/CS

Tools

BigQuery

Snowflake

Redshift

Tableau

Looker

dbt

Job description

DATA ANALYST, PAYMENTS

Current is a leading US-based fintech company dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their financial goals. We're committed to providing innovative and accessible financial solutions, and data plays a crucial role in driving our success. We're looking for a talented and passionate Data Analyst to join our Payments team and help us leverage data to optimize our operations, enhance our products, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

DATA ANALYST, PAYMENTS

Current is a leading US-based fintech company dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their financial goals. We're committed to providing innovative and accessible financial solutions, and data plays a crucial role in driving our success. We're looking for a talented and passionate Data Analyst to join our Payments team and help us leverage data to optimize our operations, enhance our products, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

About The Role

As a Data Analyst on the Payments team, you'll be at the forefront of shaping our understanding of customer behavior, payments product performance, and operational efficiency. You'll work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to translate business questions into actionable insights. Your work will directly impact key decisions related to our banking products, features, and overall strategy.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and improvement opportunities in banking products and services.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports to track KPIs and deliver clear insights to stakeholders.
• Conduct discovery and deep-dive analyses to support data-driven decision-making.
• Partner with product managers and engineers to define and measure the success of features and initiatives.
• Design and evaluate experiments to optimize products and enhance customer experience.
• Monitor and analyze customer behavior across deposits, transactions, and other banking activities.
• Deliver actionable insights to leadership on emerging trends and innovation opportunities.
• Work with analytics and backend engineers to ensure accessible, accurate, and high-quality data.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Continuously improve data analysis processes and methodologies.
• Uphold data integrity, accuracy, and governance across analytics pipelines.
• Support production analytics and fraud response through participation in on-call rotations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience as a data analyst for 3+ years, ideally in B2C, financial services, or technology.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases (e.g., Bigquery, Snowflake, Redshift, etc).
• Proficient in utilizing data visualization tools like Tableau, Looker, or other similar platforms.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex data insights clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business questions into data analysis plans.
• Experience with A/B testing and experimental design.
• Working experience with Python for data analysis.

Additional Desired Skills And Qualifications

• Familiarity with the fintech industry and banking products is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Exposure to dimensional modeling concepts to power meaningful analytics.
• Experience building data pipelines in dbt.
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques and predictive analytics is a plus.
• Experience modeling data using dbt.

This role has a base salary range of $130,000 - $175,000. Compensation is determined based on experience, skill level, and qualifications, which are assessed during the interview process. Current offers a competitive total rewards package which includes base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Meaningful equity in the form of stock options
• 401(k) plan
• Discretionary performance bonus program
• Biannual performance reviews
• Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100% for you and your dependents
• Flexible time off and paid holidays
• Generous parental leave policy
• Commuter benefits
• Fitness benefits
• Healthcare and Dependent care FSA benefit
• Employee Assistance Programs focused on mental health
• Healthcare advocacy program for all employees
• Access to mental health apps
• Team building activities
• Our modern midtown-based office with open floor plan, stocked kitchen, and catered lunches