Merchant Services Deal Pricing Analyst (contract)

Title: Merchant Services Deal Pricing Analyst

Location: 1150 W Washington St Tempe, AZ

Alternate Locations: Des Moines, IA or Irving TX

Duration: 12 months

Work Engagement: W2

Work Schedule: : 3 days in office/2 days remote

Benefits on offer for this contract position: Health Insurance, Life insurance, 401K and Voluntary Benefits

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Merchant Services Deal Pricing Analyst to support pricing strategy and deal evaluation within a growing Merchant Services organization. This role partners closely with Sales, Relationship Managers, and cross-functional teams to analyze pricing opportunities, assess profitability, and provide data-driven recommendations that balance client competitiveness with business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background in merchant services, payments, financial services, pricing, or finance, along with the ability to interpret complex data and influence business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze merchant pricing requests and provide recommendations based on profitability, revenue impact, and business objectives.
• Evaluate merchant portfolios, including transaction volumes, processing trends, seasonality, and cost structures.
• Assess the financial impact of pricing proposals and support negotiation strategies.
• Develop and maintain pricing models, reports, and business analyses using Excel and other reporting tools.
• Partner with Sales, Relationship Management, Product, Operations, and Risk teams to support pricing decisions.
• Review interchange, assessments, processing fees, and related cost components to determine pricing strategies.
• Prioritize and manage multiple pricing requests while meeting service-level expectations and deadlines.
• Identify trends and opportunities through data analysis to support business growth and client retention.
• Communicate recommendations and findings to internal stakeholders and assist in discussions with clients when needed.
• Ensure pricing decisions align with profitability, risk management, and compliance requirements.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• 4 years of experience in Merchant Services.
• Experience analyzing data and making recommendations based on financial, operational, or business insights.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and modeling.
• Experience with pricing analysis, financial analysis, revenue analysis, or profitability assessment.
• Basic understanding of merchant pricing concepts, including interchange, assessments, processing fees, and related cost structures.
• Experience working with pricing, reporting, or business intelligence tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience supporting merchant services pricing, deal pricing, or pricing strategy initiatives.
• Understanding of payment network regulations, industry practices, and merchant acquiring operations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple business functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and commitment to accuracy.
• Advanced Excel capabilities, including complex formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.
• Experience in merchant services pricing and strategic pricing decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Experience presenting financial or pricing recommendations to business partners.