Pricing Analyst

About Network International

Network International stands as the premier Financial Technology leader across the Middle East and Africa, specializing primarily in payment services. Operating in over 50 countries including key markets like UAE, Jordan, South Africa, and Egypt, the company extends its expertise to data insights, lending, insurance, and risk management solutions. Serving a diverse clientele ranging from small businesses to larger enterprises, Network International is also expanding its direct-to-consumer card offerings.

Our Organization’s Approach

In the fast-evolving financial sector, Network International emphasizes innovation, agility, and excellence. Recognizing technological disruptions and a competitive talent market, it invests significantly in its workforce, collaborating with industry specialists to tackle complex challenges and implement advanced technologies.

About This Role

We are looking for a Pricing Analyst with strong analytical acumen and attention to detail to strengthen our pricing strategies within the acquiring payments domain. This role is pivotal for maximizing revenue and profitability through comprehensive evaluation of merchant portfolios, transaction datasets, and pricing frameworks.

• Oversee and refine the company's pricing policies to boost profitability.
• Monitor changes in fee structures and analyze market dynamics.
• Facilitate system updates ensuring revenue accuracy and support related testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously track fee modifications internally and from third-party vendors.
• Analyze the financial impact and technical consequences of fee changes.
• Assist in implementing and testing system changes to guarantee cost and revenue integrity.
• Create and maintain models and dashboards for net revenue calculations.
• Generate market intelligence through data analysis and competitor reviews.
• Extract and synthesize large datasets from multiple sources to aid pricing functions.
• Serve as the primary contact for technical and non-technical pricing inquiries.
• Provide support during month-end activities.
• Champion pricing governance focused on fairness and customer-centered practices.
• Lead commercial aspects of tender preparation, negotiations, contract renewals, and identifying new revenue opportunities.
• Conduct pricing training sessions and oversee the upkeep of pricing resources.

Qualifications and Experience

• Expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, macros, complex formulas, and data visualization.
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, DAX, and Power BI is a beneficial advantage.
• Competent in Microsoft PowerPoint for business presentations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Self-driven with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong organizational and planning competencies.
• Over 2 years of experience in the card payments industry, particularly in scheme fees and interchange pricing.
• Proficiency in data analysis utilizing Excel, SQL, or Python.
• A university degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Between 3 and 5 years of professional experience within banking, financial services, or fintech sectors.