Business AnalystOne of Airetel Staffing's valued clients is looking for a Business Analyst located in Arizona. The Global Policy & Standards (GPS) team within GSOP develops Client Partner and Merchant Policy, Standards, and Programs to remain competitive, support new products & capabilities, improve data quality, and promote compliance. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Client Acquisition policy, the Payment Model Evaluation role is an individual contributor role that supports the Payment Model Evaluation (PME) process, which assesses merchant relationships in alignment with Global Merchant Acquisition policies within a rapidly evolving Fintech and payments environment.
This position supports governance and risk management objectives through analytical assessments, policy interpretation support, and participation in special projects that strengthen enterprise knowledge and control frameworks. This role partners with business and control group stakeholders to support consistent policy application, risk identification, and continuous improvement of Acquisition Governance processes. The position provides exposure to a broad view of the global payments ecosystem and supports initiatives across multiple regions and time zones.Key Responsibilities include:Supporting the interpretation and application of Global Merchant Acquisition and Acquisition Governance policies in alignment with established guidelinesPerforming analytical assessments of new and emerging payment models to evaluate merchant business activities, risks, and policy alignmentInterpreting assessment results using a range of analytical techniques, from basic data aggregation and statistical analysis to leveraging AI based toolsPartnering with business teams, project leads, and control groups (e.g., Risk, Compliance, Legal) to gather requirements and support cross-functional alignment discussionsContributing to discussions that support conclusions on appropriate policy adherence and governance requirements, under the direction of senior team membersSupporting the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of analytical tools, documentation, and business solutions that support Payment Model Evaluation objectivesContribute to the ongoing enhancement and continuous improvement of Payment Model Evaluation and Acquisition Governance processesHigh energy, an optimistic attitude, and a good sense of humor are all appreciated!
While these describe the overall responsibilities of the position, additional duties may be assignedJob Qualifications:2-4 years experience, Previous Client experience a plus!Proven ability to work autonomously to manage individual deliverablesStrong attention to detail, analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skillsAbility to communicate clearly with business and control stakeholdersResults focused and self-driven with a passion for researchWorking knowledge of standard analytical, governance, and policy concepts and practicesStrong interpersonal and collaboration skillsAbility to build strong working relationships and influence without direct authorityAbility to ask the right questions to understand complex processesWorking hours flexibility given the international nature of the roleStrong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of Client merchant acquiring businessWorking knowledge of AI tools (ChatGPT)Experience supporting governance, policy, or control-related programsFamiliarity with payments, merchant acquiring, or Fintech business modelsExperience working in a global, matrixed organization