Product Data Analytics Team Lead

This is Adyen

We took an unobvious approach to starting a payments company, building a platform from scratch. Today, we're the payments platform of choice for the world's brightest companies. Speed is the foundation of our company. We think fast. We work fast. We launch fast. We are honest, direct, and try to have some fun too. We’re creating our own path, with a global team driving sustainable growth. To maintain our momentum, we need people to join us in finding new ways of solving our unique challenges - people like you.

Product Data Analytics Team Lead

Adyen is looking for a passionate and experienced leader to scale a Product Data Analytics team that’s turning data into value for our customers across our Platforms products and services, as well as our Financial Services. In this role, you and your team will be our product team’s embedded data experts. Together, you’ll build internal insights to allow for a holistic understanding of a complex network of products that empowers the team to build awesome products. You’ll actively lead a team of incredibly passionate and knowledgeable analysts.

What you’ll do

• Data Strategy - Work with regional and global leadership teams to align on data strategy and prioritization.  Develop mid to long term strategy, manage planning and stakeholder engagement 
• Hire, Grow, Retain -  Recruit and hire diverse, talented Product Data Analysts who will help Adyen and our merchants grow. Coach and mentor members of the Data team to create an inspiring and collaborative team environment with an open communication/feedback culture
• Analyse – Partner with internal and top global merchants effectively, communicate actionable insights and improve optimizations across products spanning our Platforms products and services, as well as our Financial Services.
• Build to Scale - Turning ad hoc findings to scalable solutions that benefit all merchants. Build framework and best practices to develop global alignment as we scale 

Who you are

• You are currently leading a technical team and people centric 
• You have great verbal and written communication skills, and are comfortable talking to tech & non-tech, as well as merchants and internal stakeholders from every part of the business
• You are innovative, love dealing with ambiguity, have strong problem-solving capabilities and enjoy establishing lean processes and procedures 
• You understand the importance of data accuracy, automation and scaling, and can translate business needs into robust data models and solutions.  Excellent analytical and modeling skills, with proficiency in tools such as R, Python, and database SQL. Experience with data visualization platforms (e.g. Tableau, Looker)
• You’re curious about what our biggest merchants are facing and empathetic to solving problems that help all merchants. 
• FinTech experience preferred 

Other Job Details

• Based in Amsterdam Office
• Some domestic and international travel required
• You resonate with our Adyen Formula - learn more here!

Related data positions

There are other data leadership positions available at Adyen, such as Head of Data Analytics Managing several Analytics Team Leads in the EMEA region. 

Also take a look at our blog post around DATA ROLES and DATA CULTURE.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments 

Our unobvious approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. So no matter where you’re from, who you love, or what you believe in, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen. 

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does it sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application.

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 3 business days. Our interview process tends to take between 3 or 4 weeks to complete. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

Please, note that this role is a full-time position in Amsterdam. It will require a relocation in case you live outside of the Netherlands.