Role: Business Analyst – Payments / Governance
Location: Phoenix, AZ, 85054
Duration: 10 Months 

Key Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the interpretation and application of Global Merchant Acquisition and Acquisition Governance policies in alignment with established guidelines.
• Performing analytical assessments of new and emerging payment models to evaluate merchant business activities, risks, and policy alignment.
• Interpreting assessment results using a range of analytical techniques, from basic data aggregation and statistical analysis to leveraging AI based tools.
• Partnering with business teams, project leads, and control groups (e.g., Risk, Compliance, Legal) to gather requirements and support cross-functional alignment discussions.
• Contributing to discussions that support conclusions on appropriate policy adherence and governance requirements, under the direction of senior team members.
• Supporting the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of analytical tools, documentation, and business solutions that support Payment Model Evaluation objectives.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement and continuous improvement of Payment Model Evaluation and Acquisition Governance processes.
• High energy, an optimistic attitude, and a good sense of humor are all appreciated.

Job Qualifications:

• Proven ability to work autonomously to manage individual deliverables.
• 2-4 years experience.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with business and control stakeholders.
• Results focused and self-driven with a passion for research.
• Working knowledge of standard analytical, governance, and policy concepts and practices.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and influence without direct authority.
• Ability to ask the right questions to understand complex processes.
• Working hours flexibility given the international nature of the role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of GMS merchant acquiring business.
• Working knowledge of AI tools (ChatGPT).
• Previous finacial or fintech experience a plus.
• Experience supporting governance, policy, or control-related programs.
• Familiarity with payments, merchant acquiring, or Fintech business models.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 28.66/hr.