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, 401

K 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.