Principal Growth Analyst
Self Financial- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, and have at least 5 years of experience in financial analysis, with a deep focus on customer forecasting and deal modeling. A solid grasp of financial principles, including GAAP accounting practices, and experience with SQL and Snowflake are also required. Prior experience with the financial intricacies of the issuing space and payment networks is considered a substantial advantage.
The Senior Financial Analyst will conduct in-depth financial analysis and provide executive leadership with relevant insights on customer performance, build models to forecast customer performance, communicate monthly results of customer performance to sales teams, assist cross functional teams on building customer-facing review presentations, and stay abreast with the latest trends in the payments industry to understand their impact on Marqeta’s business and customers. They will also continuously refine and optimize processes for financial reporting and analysis, leveraging SQL to deepen their reach into complex data.
Card issuing and payment processing solutions
Marqeta provides modern card issuing and payment processing solutions in the fintech sector. Its platform allows businesses to create, issue, and manage payment cards tailored to their specific needs, such as expense management and consumer payments. The service operates through an open API, enabling clients to integrate Marqeta's capabilities into their own applications. This flexibility sets Marqeta apart from competitors, as it caters to a diverse range of clients, including financial institutions and tech companies. The company generates revenue primarily through transaction fees each time a card is used, along with potential setup and service fees. Marqeta's ability to quickly adapt to the growing demand for digital payments, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, has contributed to its significant presence in the market.