Payments Advisory - Analyst

Job Summary

Analysts in Payments Advisory are involved in bespoke engagements covering thematic research, analyzing client data, etc. to partner with the larger Payments team globally in their client conversations

You will have a diverse exposure to various aspects of global business through meaningful and challenging work assignments while helping clients optimize cash flow and working capital. We have world's largest payments network – Treasury Services, Merchant Services, Trade and Commercial Card. Our global team partners with over 135,000 corporate, financial services, middle market, small business, government and municipal clients across more than 162 countries — providing critical services that support cash management and payment services needs while providing innovative solutions.

Job responsibilities

• Perform in-depth industry, market & competitor research on a wide range of public & private entities
• Extensive financial analysis and working capital benchmarking of clients along with ability to analyze data to identify efficiency opportunities
• Collaborating with global stakeholders in preparation of pitch materials including cash management and liquidity solutions
• Contribution in capturing evolving themes across thought leadership articles & ideation
• Understanding industry ecosystem, how payments fit into it
• Developing deep market, company, and product knowledge to structure the solutions for clients
• Collaborating in a team environment, contributing to the overall goals of the firm

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong interest in making a career in finance
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, meeting tight deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem solving and project management skills
• Highly motivated individuals with a passion for developing innovative solutions that support clients around the world
• MBA or Equivalent Masters/CAs are hired for Analyst role

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Prior experience in the payments landscape or treasury advisory / consultancy experience
• Good understanding of accounting, tax and regulatory considerations relevant in various treasury areas
• Understanding & experience working with various data computation & presentation software like Tableau
• Strong excel skills along with understanding of VBA /python and ability to automate recurring workstreams