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Data Analyst, Finance and Payments

HandshakeIndiaGeneral & Administrative
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
5 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Handshake is seeking a skilled professional for the Data Analyst, Finance and Payments position located in India. This role focuses on building critical data infrastructure and reporting to drive financial and operational decisions for the company.

Role Overview

Handshake is looking for a Data Analyst to support the Finance and Central Operations organization. This position merges analytics, data engineering, and applied data science to turn complex operational data into dependable financial insights. Sitting within the Finance team, the professional in this role will also work closely with the Payment Operations team to enhance data, controls, and automation for high-volume payment systems. Candidates must collaborate directly with the San Francisco-based team and remain available during core U.S. business hours.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain scalable Finance and Operations dashboards and reporting covering revenue, project expenses, margins, cash flows, and payments.
Develop automated data pipelines that integrate information across financial, operational, and business systems.
Identify and execute opportunities to automate financial reporting processes, minimizing manual effort and increasing reliability.
Contribute to the construction of finance data infrastructure and decrease reliance on manual, spreadsheet-heavy workflows.
Partner with Payment Operations to build analytics regarding payment volumes, accuracy, exceptions, disputes, and processing performance.
Create automated reconciliations and controls to spot missing, duplicate, incorrect, or unusual payments.
Support the investigation and resolution of payment discrepancies through detailed data analysis.
Improve and automate payment workflows, encompassing data validation and exception management.
Translate stakeholder business questions into comprehensive data models, dashboards, and actionable analysis.
Establish documentation, data definitions, and controls to bolster the auditability of Finance and Payments reporting.

Requirements

Bring 3 to 6+ years of professional experience in data analytics, analytics engineering, data engineering, financial analytics, or a related field.
Proficiency with Python or another analytical programming language.

Nice to Have

Advanced SQL skills alongside experience managing large datasets.
Background in building dashboards and reporting with tools like Hex, Looker, Tableau, or Power BI.
Familiarity with modern data warehouses and transformation tools such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Databricks.
Solid understanding of data modeling, data quality, reconciliation, and automation.
Aptitude for translating financial and operational processes into technical solutions.
Strong analytical mindset for investigating discrepancies and ambiguous data problems independently.
Previous experience working directly with Finance teams.
Background in payment operations, high-volume contractor payments, or transaction-heavy environments.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
Snowflake
Analytics Engineering
Data Warehousing
Dashboarding Tools

Salary and Benefits

Generous equity grant vested over a four-year period
Well-defined performance bonus ranging between 10% and 100% of base pay
Premium medical insurance coverage
Food credit provided for every in-person working day

About the Company

Handshake was founded on the principle that everyone deserves a pathway to a fulfilling career regardless of their school or network. Today, the organization supports millions of job seekers, employers, and educational institutions. Handshake AI works alongside frontier AI lab researchers to construct evaluations, publish benchmarks, and advance data boundaries.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Handshake careers page to submit an application for this opportunity.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

The position is based in India, with a requirement to collaborate closely with the San Francisco-based team and be available during core U.S. business hours.

What department does this role belong to?

This role sits within the General and Administrative department, specifically reporting to the Finance team while partnering with Payment Operations.

How many years of experience are required?

The role requires 3 to 6+ years of professional experience in data analytics, analytics engineering, data engineering, financial analytics, or a related field.

What programming languages or tools are needed?

Applicants must have experience with Python or another analytical programming language. Additional desirable tools include advanced SQL, Snowflake, and dashboarding platforms like Looker, Tableau, or Power BI.

What perks and benefits are offered?

Benefits include a generous equity grant vested over four years, a performance bonus ranging from 10% to 100% of the base pay, premium medical insurance, and food credits for in-person work days.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Handshake careers page.

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