Payments Operations Manager

Take-Two Interactive Software; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job description

Who We Are

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.

While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

Take-Two Direct to Consumer (D2C)

The Direct to Consumer team is a (well-funded) startup within Take-Two. We have offices in San Francisco and Vancouver and have built a culture that enables hybrid work. We're building a commerce and distribution platform for our game labels, partnering directly with our studios to bring value company-wide. Our team is small and agile – we release to our users quickly, and constantly iterate to elevate our product’s quality. We seek regular feedback from our users and labels to make sure we are delivering at and above expectations. We believe in giving our studios the flexibility they need to create the world's greatest games, so we plan to offer a variety of interfaces using modern technology and best practices. Our success is measured by our impact on gamers and developers, not presentations or promises.

The Challenge

• Operations Management -Lead the daily management of payment processing, including transaction reconciliation, dispute resolution, and monitoring of payment gateways and platforms to ensure seamless functionality.
• Reporting & Analysis- Develop, track, and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of payment processing. Regularly report to senior leadership on critical metrics such as transaction volumes, payment costs, chargeback rates, approval rates, fraud detection, and error rates.
• Vendor Management - Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with payment service providers (PSPs). Ensure high levels of service and performance, and resolve any service issues or disruptions promptly.
• Payments Routing - Own and refine the payments routing strategy to maximize transaction success rates and improve overall payment performance. Shift volumes between processors strategically based on performance metrics and evolving business needs.
• Compliance & Risk Management - Ensure all payment operations adhere to relevant industry standards, such as PCI DSS, PSD2, and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks and vulnerabilities within payment systems.
• Industry Expertise - Stay up to date with evolving payments industry regulations and trends (e.g., PSD2 updates, card retry requirements). Ensure continuous compliance and identify emerging risks that could impact payment operations.
• System Integration & Support to Engineering - Work closely with T2 engineering teams to support the integration of new payment platforms, tools, or features. Troubleshoot and resolve any system-related issues, ensuring minimal disruption to payment services.
• Customer Support Collaboration - Work with customer support teams to address escalated payment-related issues and enhance the overall customer experience. Provide expertise and guidance on resolving complex payment concerns.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of experience in payments operations, financial services, or a related field at a leading technology company, consultancy, or within the payments industry (e.g., Bank, PSP, Enterprise High Volume E-commerce Platforms).
• Deep knowledge of payment processing systems, payment gateways, and card networks.
• Comprehensive understanding of the current payments landscape, including emerging trends and technologies.
• In-depth familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as PCI DSS, PSD2, and AML.
• Experience working with major payment platforms (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Adyen) and proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau).
• Knowledge of fraud prevention systems and tools to safeguard payment processes.
• Strong financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting capabilities.
• Previous experience in gaming and e-commerce environments is a plus.
• Ability to drive business results independently, with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the capacity to handle multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present data-driven insights to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster relationships across teams and external partners.

What We Offer You

• Great Company Culture. We pride ourselves as being one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
• Work Hard, Play Hard.Our employees’ bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, our onsite Gym, company parties, our Office bar, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
• Benefits. Benefits include, but are not limited to Private healthcare, Private dental, A double matching pension policy where the employer will double match up to a 4% contribution from the employee, Employee stock purchase scheme with a 15% discount, Eye tests and vouchers towards glasses, Cycle to work scheme, Flu vouchers, Annual health, 4X death in service insurance, Income protection (66% salary), Workplace Savings, 26 days holiday, Enhanced Family friendly policies + other great perks and great office facilities!
• Perks. Fitness reimbursement up to £50 per month, an onsite Gym, an Office bar, employee discount programs, free games & events, stocked pantries and a dog friendly workplace.

As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”) is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law. If you need to report a concern or have questions regarding Take-Two’s equal opportunity commitment, please [e-mail]

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please [e-mail]

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

This role requires you to come in to our London office four days a week, Monday to Thursday.

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