Manager, Advanced Analytics - Partner Payments Strategy and Analytics

This role will be a key member of the Marketplace Partner Payments team with a focus on Payments, Financial Risk, Seller Services, and Financial Operations for Marketplace Sellers. 

 As an Advanced Analytics Manager, you will play a pivotal role in building industry standard seller tools, scale our risk systems, and conduct proactive analysis on emerging risk and fraud trends. You will also be responsible for financial risk management stemming from losses, chargebacks, partner risk, seller services, and other cost components. The role requires strong risk analytics, strategic thinking, product sense, and the ability to collaborate effectively with different cross-functional teams across Walmart Marketplace. 

• Monitor and analyze payment and Marketplace data to identify emerging trends, detect anomalies, and proactively address potential financial risks. 

• Develop and implement strategies and robust controls to minimize payments losses and secure funds for future needs (returns, chargebacks, seller services, etc.) as needed. Partner closely with Performance, Seller Risk, Data Science, and Operations teams to ensure a secure payment ecosystem. 

• Collaborate with Product & Tech teams to build foundational payment-related risk tools and controls. Drive improvements in operational efficiency, ecosystem capabilities and scalability, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. 

• Expand and streamline payment processes to achieve greater scalability and efficiency. Optimize manual reviews and interventions in cash flow for reliable sellers, while maintaining a secure financial infrastructure. 

• Develop and refine key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting mechanisms to drive data-driven decision-making. Provide regular updates and insights to leadership and cross-functional partners on payments and risk trends.

• Collaborate with different Marketplace Business and Product teams to develop and implement payment and financial risk strategies tailored to various seller service programs. 

• Evaluate the credit worthiness of businesses and implement risk-as-a-service approach to meet seller service needs. 

• Develop data-driven collection strategies to recover financial losses effectively. 

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You’ll make an impact by: 

• Strong analytical aptitude

• Effective communication skills

• Demonstrates leadership capabilities

• Driving ownership and accountability

• Excellent people skills

• Uses data and analysis to drive decisions

• Fosters trust with internal partners

• Values team dynamics and inputs

• Commitment driven

• Bias for action

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field and 2 years' experience in data analytics or related field OR 4 years'
experience in data analytics or related field.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master's in Business, Statistics, Computer Science, or similar field required.

• At least 3 years industry experience, preferably in Payments, eCommerce, Risk, Financial Services, or similar space.

• Advanced understanding of SQL and working with large datasets

• Experience with one or more data visualization tools such as Tableau, Looker etc.

• Understanding of and proven track record in risk management, credit (preferably commercial), chargeback mitigation, or fraud prevention in payments is an advantage.

• Ability to lead cross functional teams and prior experience working with Product and Technology teams; proven ability to influence internal / external partners and provide clear actionable insights.

• Deep analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative, and a track record of applying these to inform effective and successful business decisions.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

• Knowledge of e-commerce marketplace platforms, fulfillment services, or seller payments and financial ecosystems is a plus.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Benefits & Perks: 

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more. 

About Walmart Local Marketplace

The Walmart Local Marketplace team is a new venture at Walmart that is on a mission to revolutionize the local shopping experience. Walmart Local Marketplace partners with local retailers to make their businesses and products discoverable to customers and available for same-day in-store pickup and local delivery. Walmart Local Marketplace is dedicated to building and scaling innovative ways for customers to discover and engage with local sellers seamlessly, boosting product assortment and speed on site, helping local businesses grow, and powering our hyperlocal flywheel.

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