VP of AI & Analytics Product, Marketing & Sales

Paysafe Limited (“Paysafe”) (NYSE: PSFE) (PSFE.WS) is a leading payments platform with an extensive track record of serving merchants and consumers in the global entertainment sectors. Its core purpose is to enable businesses and consumers to connect and transact seamlessly through industry-leading capabilities in payment processing, digital wallet, and online cash solutions. With over 20 years of online payment experience, an annualized transactional volume of $140 billion in 2023, and approximately 3,200 employees located in 12+ countries, Paysafe connects businesses and consumers across 260 payment types in over 40 currencies around the world. Delivered through an integrated platform, Paysafe solutions are geared toward mobile-initiated transactions, real-time analytics and the convergence between brick-and-mortar and online payments. Further information is available at www.paysafe.com.

It starts here. Have a global impact on the world of payments.

As the VP of AI &  Analytics at Paysafe, you will play a pivotal role in revolutionising Paysafe’s business by harnessing data analytics and AI capabilities to drive actionable insights and value creation for both the company and its customers. You will lead the development of a comprehensive data strategy, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive the company's next phase of growth. This is a newly created role reporting to the SVP of Strategy, Innovation and Analytics within the Growth Organisation (product and marketing) that requires both strategic and tactical leadership to build on an existing team of analysts and data scientists to drive strategic growth.

What Paysafe stands for:

• Being open and honest.
• Keeping focused.
• Operating with Courage.
• Pioneering the future.

Our values and culture are driven by Equality, Development, Social Responsibility and Wellbeing. If you want to find out more about life at Paysafe, check out our careers page here. 

How we work:

We follow a hybrid working model, spending an average of three days per week at our office location. The office is located in Gresham Street next to St Paul’s cathedral with easy access and transport links via St Paul’s, Bank, Cannon Street, City Thameslink, Liverpool Street, Farringdon, Mansion House.

The impact you will have:

• Define and lead the analytics and AI product vision for the Growth Organisation, including the entire product lifecycle from concept to execution, aligning with the company’s strategic priorities and ensuring alignment and coordination across teams and functions.
• Partner with product leads, information architecture / data engineering, infosec and privacy, finance and HR to understand their needs, provide data-driven recommendations, and deliver impactful solutions.
• Drive change in processes and product, based on new AI / analytics products, and support associated business partners in adapting to new mindsets and ways of working, incorporating thought leadership around where and how to deploy which AI / analytics methods for specific business domains.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of c. 17 analysts and data scientists for our consumer business and establish and build out a new team for our merchant business.
• Develop and implement best practices and standards for data quality, analysis, reporting, documentation and visualization.
• Foster a culture of data-driven decision making, innovation, and continuous learning within the analytics team and across the organization in part by pivoting to a data product operating model.
• Recruit best in class analytics / AI talent and champion right-sized methodologies.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and developments in analytics, AI, and machine learning, and evaluate and adopt new tools and techniques as appropriate

What we’re looking for:

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in analytics, AI, or machine learning, preferably in a consumer or merchant-facing industry.
• Proven track record of leading and scaling analytics or data science teams, delivering high-quality results, and driving business impact.
• Proven track record of change management, leading teams through organizational change including the adoption of new technologies, methodologies, or data-driven cultural shifts.  An ideal candidate should be skilled at managing and supporting teams during transitions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale analytics projects and budgets effectively.  This includes successfully overseeing project timelines, resource allocation and financial aspects of analytics initiatives.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior executives and diverse audiences.
• Proficient in a variety of data analysis and visualization tools and languages, such as SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI, etc.
• Master's degree or higher in a quantitative field, such as statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or economics.

A snippet of what you’ll get in return:

• Make your day work for you with our flexible working hours.
• You decide what your holiday looks like with the option to buy or sell your holiday and carry over up to 5 days into the next year.
• Enjoy social events on our roof top terrace with views onto St Pauls Cathedral.
• Our fully equipped facilities include showers, hairdryers and straighteners and fresh towels.
• Start your day with a free breakfast, fresh fruit and snacks.
• Take a breather in our dedicated wellbeing room.
• Spend time with those important to you with our enhanced paid family policies.
• Test our products Skrill and Neteller. Upon joining we will award you £50 into each wallet.
• Enjoy our discounts on memberships via vitality including, gyms, leisure centres, yoga/Pilates across the country.
• Need a new Laptop or TV? We offer support purchasing Apple and LG products via Stormfront technology.
• Join our six employee-led equality communities and help foster a workplace that celebrates diversity and create opportunities to collaborate and learn.
• Give back to the community with four paid charity days.
• Kickstart your weekend early with our summer hours during the months of June, July and August with a 3pm finish every Friday.
• Let’s not forget, we also offer: Private health insurance (pre-existing conditions are included) & dental insurance, income protection, life assurance and more.

What to expect next:

1. Phone screen with Talent Acquisition
2. Video interview with the Hiring Manager.
3. In-person interview to meet the team and hiring manager
4. Final HR interview with Talent Acquisition

If you’re successful joining the team, you’ll be meeting our CEO in person during our new joiners breakfast in London – a great opportunity to network with your peers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Paysafe is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing a work environment of mutual respect to everyone without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.