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Senior Optimization Data Analyst

Adyen · Chicago

Posted 13 days ago · $154,000 - $200,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
13 days
Adyen's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
37% of Adyen's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Adyen
low
0 stale, 49 reposted of 234 open
Hiring momentum
373 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Adyen's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Adyen.

About this role

As a Senior Optimization Data Analyst at Adyen, you will focus on enhancing payment performance for complex merchants by leveraging your expertise in risk, fraud, and machine learning. You will analyze large-scale transactional and risk model data to generate insights, collaborate with product teams to improve offerings, and develop frameworks that empower stakeholders. Your role will involve leading merchant engagements, driving strategic improvements, and mentoring other analysts to foster a culture of analytical excellence.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Adyen as an employer.

What you need

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in data analytics, data science, risk, or fraud optimization in payments or fintech
  • Deep expertise in risk and fraud analytics with hands-on experience in ML-based decisioning systems and large-scale risk model data
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python, SQL, and PySpark
  • Strong experience with data visualization and self-service analytics tools such as Looker or Tableau
  • Deep understanding of statistical methods including hypothesis testing, experiment design, and regression modeling
  • Experience with big data technologies including Spark and Airflow, and version control systems including Git

What you get

  • Annual base salary range of $154,000 - $200,000
  • Equity (RSUs)
  • 401(k)
  • Health, dental, vision insurance
  • In-office expectations of working at least 3 days a week on average

Worth weighing

  • Role requires a high degree of autonomy and self-direction
  • Expectations for leading complex merchant engagements may involve significant responsibility
  • The position is office-first, requiring in-person collaboration
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond the stated in-office expectations

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Listed by Adyen on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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