Data Entry Specialist

Thanks to our innovative BuyNow PayLater payment solution, Scalapay is transforming the way more than 6.5 million customers buy online and in-store, empowering 8,000+ merchants (online and in-store) to give their customers magical shopping experiences. 

Being only 3 years old didn’t stop us from becoming a unicorn 🦄 We have raised over $700mln and we did this thanks to a team built around our 4 core values: #MakeItHappen #PlayAsATeam #StayCurious #FocusOnCustomer.

This is where your magic happens. If you love it, Scalapay it ♥

The Mission
As a Data Entry Specialist at Scalapay’s Milan office, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and quality of Scalapay data, supporting our commitment to high standards as a regulated payment institution. Reporting directly to our Data Controller, your focus will be on data entry, validation, and maintenance to uphold seamless data flows critical to our operations. We seek someone immediately available on a fixed-term contract (initially 6 months, with the possibility of renewal), ready to make a meaningful impact on data integrity and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities
As a Data Entry Specialist, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Data entry to maintain high accuracy in our records.
• Researching, analyzing, sorting, and extracting data based on specific business needs.
• Reviewing data entered from source documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Identifying patterns, spotting bugs, and suggesting solutions to improve or automate processes.
• Investigating discrepancies, filling gaps in incomplete records, and resolving other data-related issues.

You’ll be Great for this Role if You:

• Are fluent in Italian and English (spoken and written).
• Are tech-savvy with experience using tools like Excel, Google Sheets, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Hold a high school diploma or bachelor’s degree.
• Have little to no prior working experience but are curious and eager to learn.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a tech startup or scale-up environment.
• Familiarity with Business Intelligence tools and a readiness to quickly learn other software applications.
• Has studied programming, with particular emphasis on the ability to create SQL queries for databases. 

Soft Skills

• A proactive approach to accomplishing daily tasks and a drive to find solutions that improve current processes.
• A self-starter mindset, with a planning-oriented approach to tackling tasks and challenges.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, along with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively to resolve issues and provide feedback.
• Ability to follow instructions carefully and handle communication for rectifying data discrepancies.

Hiring process

1. A quick chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members
2. A first interview with Hiring Manager to deep dive into your experiences and better understand your motivation
3. A case study to test your hard skills, that will be debriefed with a panel of future internal stakeholders
4. A final chat with Simone (our CEO)

Want to learn more? Don't hesitate to explore our Careers website, our LinkedIn and Glassdoor pages. 

Pro tip: send your CV in English 😉

Super Pro tip: we know that application processes can be scary and frustrating but… we look for talent, not people that tick all our boxes.

We believe in the power of diversity: Scalapay is an Equal Opportunity Employer for any minority, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.