# Payments Data Analyst at PGWay

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- **Company:** PGWay (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/pgway)
- **Location:** Portugal
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 2–5 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Data Analysis, SQL, Excel, Google Sheets, Transaction Monitoring, Payment Systems Operations, Fraud Detection, Reporting, Interpersonal Skills, Attention To Detail
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-06-22
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-06-24
- **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago)
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/pgway/jobs/4572316101 (the employer's own application page)
- **Human page:** https://jobs.trythestack.co/jobs/payments-data-analyst-pgway

## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Monitor daily transaction flows to detect anomalies, declines, and potential fraud.
- Investigate incidents and perform root-cause analyses; document findings and corrective actions.
- Produce regular and ad-hoc reports with actionable insights on approval/decline rates, regional trends, and KPIs.
- Collaborate with 100+ payment providers and internal product/engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve integration or operational issues.
- Support optimization of routing, reconciliation and monitoring processes to improve success rates and reduce costs.
- Provide analytical support across teams, maintaining high accuracy and clear communication with stakeholders.

Requirements:
- 2+ years in payment operations, transaction monitoring, or data analysis (fintech, iGaming, or e‑commerce preferred).
- Strong proficiency in SQL, Excel and Google Sheets for data extraction and analysis.
- Ability to interpret complex datasets, spot trends, and recommend data-driven actions.
- Excellent attention to detail, patience for repetitive workflows, and strong organizational skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with external providers and internal teams.
- Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new systems and changing priorities.

## Responsibilities

Monitor payment system traffic to detect anomalies and fraud patterns while preparing detailed reports on transaction trends. Collaborate with global payment providers and internal technical teams to troubleshoot operational errors and optimize system performance.

## Requirements

Requires over 2 years of experience in payment systems or data analysis, preferably within fintech, iGaming, or e-commerce. Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and Google Sheets is essential, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

## FAQ

- **Is this Payments Data Analyst role still open?** It was posted on 2026-06-22. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check PGWay's site before applying.
- **Does PGWay offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on PGWay's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as Portugal. It is marked on-site.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Data Analysis, SQL, Excel, Google Sheets, Transaction Monitoring, Payment Systems Operations, Fraud Detection, Reporting, Interpersonal Skills, Attention To Detail.

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