About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and empathetic Operations Customer Expert to join a fast-growing team in Lisbon supporting a leading UK-based digital bank. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for banking clients, delivering end-to-end support across complex queries, fraud investigations, and dispute resolutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Customer Support: Resolve customer inquiries via chat, calls, and emails, aiming for first-contact resolution while providing an exceptional experience.
- Complex Case Handling: Take full ownership of complex customer issues end-to-end, building trust and maintaining fairness.
- Disputes & Fraud: Support fraud investigations, dispute processes (including chargebacks), and complaint handling with high attention to detail.
- Vulnerable Customer Support: Identify and assist vulnerable customers, making necessary adjustments and escalating cases when required.
- Team Collaboration: Act as a subject matter expert, coaching teammates and providing feedback to improve training and internal procedures.
Requirements & Experience
- Banking Experience: Minimum 12 months of experience handling general banking or payments inquiries.
- Specialized Knowledge: Minimum 12 months of experience in supporting vulnerable customers, handling complaints, or managing Fraud & Disputes (including Mastercard or Visa scheme rules).
- Language Skills: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills (minimum C1 level).
- Performance Focus: Proven record of working toward targets and delivering high-quality customer service.
- Tech Proficiency: Familiarity with Slack, GSuite, and ability to learn new software tools quickly.
- Work Authorization: Must hold valid legal authorization to work in Portugal (EU Citizenship or valid Work Permit).
Training Program
- Duration: 12 working days (8 hours/day) of comprehensive, paid training prior to employment contract signature.
- Compensation: Daily training allowance provided for candidates who successfully complete the training period.
Salary & Benefits
- Base Salary: €929.00 / month
- Monthly Meal Allowance: €154.00 / month (paid tax-free via meal card, based on 22 working days)
- 13th & 14th Month Allowances: €154.84 / month (€77.42 Holiday + €77.42 Christmas allowance pro-rated monthly)
- Gross Monthly Package: ~€1,237.83
- Performance Bonus: Up to €100.00 / month (variable monthly bonus)
- Health Benefits: Private Health & Dental Insurance upon contract signature
- Vacation: 22 days paid annual leave + public holiday compensation days
- Workplace Amenities: Modern campus facilities with cafeteria, meeting rooms, balcony, and easy access to Gare do Oriente transport links.
- Career Growth: Opportunity for a permanent contract after 2 years