Strategic Interchange Analyst
Core
Own and advance interchange, card network, routing and payment-cost optimization across a payments portfolio using transaction-level data.
Role type
Senior IC strategic interchange analyst
Builds
Automated monitoring, reporting and analytical workflows for payments optimization
Domain
Payments / Card Networks / Financial Services
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Interchange qualification analysis, Network cost optimization, SQL, Python, Java, AI tools, Payments ecosystem knowledge, Routing logic analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with Visa/Mastercard rules, PIN debit, least-cost routing, FANF, VAMP, qualification engines
Technologies
SQL, Python, Java, AI tools
Responsibilities
Identify downgrade drivers and cost leakage, Monitor network changes and quantify financial impact, Analyze routing logic to improve payment economics, Build automated workflows for data analysis, Translate complex analysis into executive insights
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC