Payment Operations Specialist

Job title: Payment Operations Specialist

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Job Type: 6 Months Contract

Rate: $31/hr - $34/hr

Note: We are not able to consider C2C or third-party submissions

Role Overview

Our organization is seeking a Business Execution Consultant to support Payment Operations. This role will assist with daily payment processing, including wire verification and approvals, ACH transactions, and ad hoc operational requests in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in a banking or financial services environment, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and be capable of working independently while making sound decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Process incoming wire requests by verifying payment details, entering transactions, and ensuring accuracy and adherence to established procedures.
• Support payment processing activities involving domestic wires, Fedwire, ACH, and related payment workflows.
• Review and resolve payment exceptions, investigate rejection reasons, and escalate discrepancies or issues as appropriate.
• Assist with wire approvals and other time-sensitive operational requests to maintain daily processing volumes.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and client or internal stakeholder inquiries with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Perform system testing by executing test scripts, documenting results, and supporting the validation of operational workflows.
• Assist with daily reconciliations and understand how transactions balance at the end of the processing day.
• Navigate multiple systems and platforms while maintaining accurate records and following established controls and procedures.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 6+ months of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work or consulting experience, training, military experience, or education. Approximately 1-3 years of experience in banking operations, payment processing, or a similar financial services environment.

Skills: Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately process high volumes of transactions. Ability to prioritize competing requests in a time-sensitive environment. Demonstrated independent judgment and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills to address operational issues professionally. Flexibility to work a rotating shift schedule and adhere to a hybrid work model.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience processing or approving wire payments, ACH transactions, or Fedwire payments.
• Familiarity with SWIFT messaging and basic SWIFT codes.
• Experience using Broadridge payment processing systems.
• Exposure to system testing, quality assurance, or workflow validation.
• Basic understanding of reconciliation processes and end-of-day balancing.

Work Arrangement & Engagement Details

This position follows a hybrid work model, with approximately three days onsite per week following an initial training period. The schedule consists of rotating eight-hour shifts.

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