Associate - Merchant Operations -Escalations Team

Paytmpayments; Dadri; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Paytm Payments is seeking a Merchant Helpdesk (MHD) associate in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, to handle merchant escalations and ensure timely, high-quality resolutions. Strong written and verbal English communication is essential, with a focus on ownership and accountability.

You will coordinate with internal teams, produce RCA reports for escalations, and maintain CSAT while meeting defined TATs. Rotational shifts and a proactive, data-driven mindset are expected.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent command of English communication (written and verbal).
• Proven experience in Escalation Management.
• Graduate in any discipline (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Resolve merchant complaints received through RBI, nodal officers, social media channels, or senior management escalations.
• Understand the nature of each query, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and ensure resolution within defined TATs.
• Prepare Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports for escalations received.
• Ensure adherence to agreed turnaround times to meet productivity and quality benchmarks.
• Maintain high CSAT scores and ensure no repeat escalations for handled cases.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work in rotational shifts.
• Exhibit innovation and clarity in both written and verbal communication.

Skills

Experience 1+ yrs

English communication

Escalation Management

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Graduate in any discipline

Job description

About the Team

This role is part of the Merchant Helpdesk (MHD) team. The MHD team is responsible for delivering a seamless and differentiated experience to Paytm Merchants through optimized operational processes driven by data analytics. As a service-focused team, we operate in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges, and our goal is to ensure that every merchant interaction ends with a positive experience.

About the Role

• Handle merchant escalations and resolve them on a high-priority basis.
• Proactively assist merchants to ensure timely and effective resolution of issues.
• Deliver exceptional merchant satisfaction through ownership and accountability of cases.

Key Responsibilities / Expectations

• Resolve merchant complaints received through RBI, nodal officers, social media channels, or senior management escalations.
• Understand the nature of each query, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and ensure resolution within defined TATs.
• Prepare Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports for escalations received.
• Ensure adherence to agreed turnaround times to meet productivity and quality benchmarks.
• Maintain high CSAT scores and ensure no repeat escalations for handled cases.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work in rotational shifts.
• Exhibit innovation and clarity in both written and verbal communication.

Skills & Experience (Superpowers)

• 1+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent command of English communication (written and verbal).
• Proven experience in Escalation Management.
• Graduate in any discipline (preferred).

Why Join Us

• Be part of a collaborative, outcome-driven environment powered by technology.
• Opportunity to contribute to business growth through cross-sell and value-addition initiatives.
• Receive holistic 360-degree feedback from peer teams and stakeholders.
• Work in a culture where respect is earned through performance and collaboration.