About Company
Paystack is a leading technology company building a payments infrastructure for Africa, connecting businesses with their customers through a seamless online payment experience. We empower hundreds of thousands of businesses across the continent to get paid, make payments, and grow their operations. Our mission is to simplify payments for businesses, driving economic growth and creating opportunities. We are a fast-paced, innovative, and data-driven organization, passionate about solving complex problems and making a significant impact. Joining Paystack means becoming part of a diverse and dynamic team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in fintech.
Job Description
We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled Data Analyst to join our team in Calabar immediately. As a Paystack Data Analyst, you will play a crucial role in transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic business decisions and optimize our payment platform. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about data, possesses strong analytical capabilities, and is eager to contribute to the growth of a leading fintech company in Africa. You will be responsible for exploring complex datasets, identifying trends, building reports, and creating visualizations that help various departments, including product, engineering, sales, and marketing, understand performance and identify areas for improvement. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to define key performance indicators (KPIs), conduct root cause analysis, and provide recommendations that directly impact our services and user experience. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, are adept at extracting meaningful stories from data, and are ready to make an immediate impact, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect, clean, and preprocess large datasets from various sources to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Perform in-depth data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights related to payment transactions, user behavior, and business performance.
- Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and interactive visualizations using BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to communicate key metrics to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to understand data requirements and translate them into analytical solutions.
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives, troubleshoot issues, and answer specific business questions.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and alert relevant teams to significant changes or anomalies.
- Present findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences in a clear and concise manner.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our data analytics processes and infrastructure.
Required Skills
- 2+ years of experience in a Data Analyst or similar role, preferably in the fintech or tech industry.
- Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
- Demonstrable experience with at least one programming language for data analysis (e.g., Python, R).
- Expertise in using business intelligence (BI) tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) to create dashboards and reports.
- Solid understanding of statistical methods and data modeling techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data insights to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
- Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS Redshift, Google BigQuery, Snowflake).
- Familiarity with A/B testing methodologies and experimental design.
- Prior experience with payments data or financial services data.
- Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive health insurance package.
- Generous paid time off and public holidays.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Modern office environment with state-of-the-art facilities.
- Team events, social gatherings, and a vibrant company culture.
- Opportunities for career growth and impact in a rapidly expanding industry.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications by clicking on the link below. Please ensure your resume highlights your relevant experience, technical skills, and any projects that demonstrate your analytical capabilities.