Senior Data Analyst (Payments Domain)

Princeton IT Services, Inc; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm is seeking a Senior Data Analyst with over 20 years of experience in the Payments domain. This fully onsite role in Berkeley Heights, NJ, involves analyzing complex datasets related to financial systems and payments. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL skills, expertise in credit and debit cards, and a solid grasp of general ledger processes. Excellent communication skills for stakeholder interaction are essential. Local candidates will be given preference.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience as a Data Analyst.
• Expert-level SQL skills involving complex joins and performance tuning.
• Strong understanding of payment transaction lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex datasets related to payments and financial systems.
• Work with teams to support data-driven decisions.
• Interpret and document data flows across payment systems.

Skills

Payments

Credit & Debit Cards

General Ledger

Financial Services

Tools

SQL

Job description

Job Title: Senior Data Analyst (Payments Domain)

Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ (5 Days Onsite)

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Analyst with deep domain expertise in Financial Services, Payments, and Card Processing. The ideal candidate will bring 20+ years of experience and strong analytical skills, with a primary focus on Payments, General Ledger, Credit and Debit Card domains. This is a fully onsite role in Berkeley Heights, NJ, and local candidates will be given strong preference.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze complex datasets related to payments, card transactions, and financial systems.
• Work closely with business and technology teams to support data-driven decisions.
• Provide insights into General Ledger and payment reconciliation processes.
• Interpret and document data flows across payment systems.
• Support Payment API integrations and related data analysis (preferred).
• Develop advanced SQL queries for reporting, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

Required Skills & Experience

• 20+ years of experience as a Data Analyst.
• Strong domain expertise in:
  • Payments
  • Credit & Debit Cards
  • General Ledger
  • Financial Services
• Expert-level SQL skills (complex joins, performance tuning, data validation).
• Strong understanding of payment transaction lifecycles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder interaction skills.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Payment APIs.
• Experience working in enterprise banking or fintech environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.