Data Scientist - Payment Optimization & Growth (Hybrid) in London

Data Scientist - Payment Optimization & Growth (Hybrid) in London

London Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Checkout.com

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Craft optimal payment strategies and conduct data analysis to drive growth.
  • Company: Join Checkout.com, a leading fintech powering global transactions for top brands.
  • Benefits: Flexible hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for personal growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on learning and career development.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the fintech space while working with innovative technologies.
  • Qualifications: 3+ years in analytics, SQL/Python skills, and a customer-driven mindset.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

Company Description
We’re Checkout.com. You might not know our name, but companies like eBay, Spotify, Klarna, Uber, and Sony do, because we’re behind many of the digital experiences you use every day. We are where the world checks out, enabling over 10 billion transactions yearly for more than one billion global shoppers. Whether you want to book a holiday, order food, renew a subscription, or check out online, there’s a good chance our tech powers the payments behind the scenes. Our platform helps the most ambitious businesses deliver effortless digital experiences, at scale.

If you want to do career-defining work, you’ve come to the right place. We move fast, think globally, and believe great teams are built by hiring exceptional people with conviction, curiosity, and the desire to make an impact. With 20 offices across six continents and London as our HQ, we’re shaping the future of fintech – and we’re just getting started.

How you’ll make an impact

  • Deliver expertise and guidance to our key merchants by crafting optimal payments strategy.
  • Conduct deep-dive exploratory data analysis to uncover insights and anomalies.
  • Conduct experiments and A/B tests to improve performance, including ML based solutions.
  • Develop cutting-edge automation tools aimed at monitoring and optimising merchants’ performance.
  • Implement robust measurements to assess how proposed solutions impact merchants' performance and revenue, providing valuable insights for both internal and external ROI.
  • Collaborate with various teams across the company to ensure an outstanding merchant experience and feed requirements for product development.
  • Elevate internal awareness, particularly within the executive team, regarding the full spectrum of merchant services and benefits provided.
  • Drive a culture of cross-team learning and knowledge sharing.

What we’re looking for

  • 3+ years in an analytical role either at a Fintech or Consultancy, using analysis to make business recommendations.
  • A huge advantage if you have previous experience working as Payment Analyst/Expert.
  • Data driven approach, by clearly defining success metrics and measuring progress against them.
  • SQL / Python knowledge to extract & analyse large data from our Data Warehouse.
  • Good knowledge of today’s major e-commerce and payments technologies and trends.
  • Customer driven and able to establish robust relationship with assigned customer base.

Additional Information

Bring all of you to work. We create the conditions for high performers to thrive, through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one. Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity, and where your growth is in your hands. We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here.

It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.

Life at Checkout.com

We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection. Curious about what it’s like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us. For a closer look at daily life at Checkout.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Data Scientist - Payment Optimization & Growth (Hybrid) in London employer: Checkout.com

Checkout.com is an exceptional employer that champions a flexible hybrid working model, allowing employees to balance their professional and personal lives effectively. With a strong emphasis on growth and collaboration, the company provides ample opportunities for career development while working alongside talented teams in the dynamic financial services sector in London. Joining Checkout.com means being part of a forward-thinking organisation that values compliance and innovation in payments and product regulation.

Checkout.com

Contact Details:

Checkout.com Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Data Scientist - Payment Optimization & Growth (Hybrid) in London

Data Analysis
A/B Testing
Machine Learning
SQL
Python
E-commerce Knowledge
Payment Technologies