Payments Performance Specialist

Who you are

You have a strong background in payments and financial technology, with deep expertise in card network costs and the ability to synthesize complex information for non-technical audiences. Your organizational and analytical skills enable you to lead data-driven discussions effectively, ensuring that you can communicate optimization strategies clearly to merchants. You have experience presenting to senior business leaders, showcasing your ability to influence and drive decisions at high levels. You are comfortable working in a collaborative environment, partnering with sales and other teams to deliver exceptional value to customers.

Desirable

You possess a solid understanding of card network rules and regulations, including local payment methods and the regulatory environment such as PSD2/PSD3. Your experience with SQL, dashboard building, modeling, or reporting will be invaluable in this role, allowing you to create insightful tools and narratives that enhance merchant engagement. You are proactive in identifying opportunities for optimization and are eager to contribute to the long-term success of Stripe's merchants.

What you'll do

As a Payments Performance Specialist, you will be responsible for leading discussions with existing and prospective merchants about payment optimization strategies. This includes analyzing card network costs, acceptance rates, fraud prevention, and cross-border flows. You will collaborate closely with the Global Payments Performance Team to build optimization narratives and tools that support our merchant engagement model. Your role will involve deploying your knowledge to differentiate Stripe in the marketplace, helping to win deals and establish Stripe as a competitive advantage for our customers.

You will engage with merchants to identify their unique challenges and opportunities, providing tailored advice that leverages Stripe's best-in-class technology. Your analytical skills will be crucial as you assess data and trends to inform your recommendations. You will also work alongside sales teams to ensure that our value proposition is communicated effectively, enhancing our ability to close deals and foster long-term partnerships.

What we offer

At Stripe, you will be part of a mission-driven company that aims to increase the GDP of the internet. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, from large enterprises to ambitious startups, helping them to optimize their payment processes and grow their businesses. We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions will directly impact our customers' success. You will have access to professional development opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in the financial sector. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.