Payments Strategy Analyst

Summary

Join Airbnb's Payments Team as a Strategy Analyst and significantly impact the future of our payment systems. You will support the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, shaping how we handle payments and enhancing customer experience. This role focuses on supporting the go-forward strategy for the payments platform, a critical business enabler. You will analyze global trends, identify growth opportunities, and provide insights to support decision-making. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key to designing and executing innovative payment solutions. This role requires strong leadership and reporting to the Head of Payments Strategy and Business Operations.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in strategic planning, business analysis, or a related field within the payments industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to interpret complex data and turn insights into actionable strategies
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform strategy development
• A proactive approach to identifying and pursuing new opportunities for business improvement
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously with a focus on results
• Knowledge of the payments industry landscape, including emerging trends and technologies
• Ability to think strategically and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in payment systems
• Commitment to excellence in work and a passion for driving business success through strategic initiatives

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives for the Payments Team, ensuring alignment with Airbnb's overall business goals and execution of the future state strategy
• Ability to evaluate comprehensive market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and threats in the payment industry
• Provide insightful and actionable recommendations to support key decision-making processes
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure the successful execution of strategies and initiatives
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of strategies, adapting them as necessary to meet evolving business needs and market conditions
• Facilitate regular reporting and communication with the Head of Payments Strategy and Business Operations, ensuring transparency and alignment

Preferred Qualifications

• A strategic thinker with a passion for innovation in payments
• Proficient in market and customer research, data analysis, and strategy formulation
• An effective communicator capable of presenting complex data in an understandable manner
• A team player who thrives in collaborative environments and is skilled at cross-functional coordination
• Someone who is results-driven and committed to excellence in their work

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity
• Benefits
• Employee Travel Credits