Operations Customer Expert (Italian Market)

Cross Border Talents; Barreiro; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health Insurance

Accommodation Support

Relocation Package

Workplace Perks

Job summary

Cross Border Talents is seeking an Operations Customer Expert to support our Italian market. You will be the first point of contact by phone, email, or chat, resolving inquiries quickly while following established processes or applying independent judgment across banking and financial issues.

The role requires fluent Italian and strong English, a customer-centric mindset, and the ability to own cases end-to-end.

Qualifications

• Fluent/native Italian with strong English communication.
• Empathetic, clear, and able to deliver end-to-end customer experiences.
• Confident in decision-making on complex cases with independence.
• Values-driven with emotional intelligence and cross-team collaboration.
• Tech-savvy; able to learn Slack and GSuite quickly.

Responsibilities

• Resolve customer queries via chat, call, or email with first-contact resolution.
• Own issues end-to-end, including complex cases, with trust and fairness.
• Support fraud investigations, disputes, and chargebacks with care.
• Identify and assist vulnerable customers and escalate when needed.
• Coach teammates and provide feedback to improve processes.
• Remain adaptable to changing business and customer needs.

Skills

Italian (native/fluent)

English proficient

Customer-centric mindset

Decision making

Collaboration & mindset

Tech-savvy (Slack, GSuite)

Tools

Slack

GSuite

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated and customer-centric Operations Customer Expert to join our team for the Italian market. In this role, you will be the first point of contact via phone, email, or chat, resolving inquiries quickly and effectively, whether following set processes or using independent judgment across a wide range of banking and financial issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Support: Resolve a wide range of customer queries via chat, call, or email, aiming for first-contact resolution while providing an exceptional experience.
• End-to-End Ownership: Own customer issues end-to-end, including complex cases, while building trust and maintaining company values.
• Risk & Fraud Management: Support fraud investigations, dispute resolution (including chargebacks), and handle complaints with care, fairness, and attention to detail.
• Vulnerable Customer Care: Identify and assist vulnerable customers, making necessary adjustments and escalating when needed.
• Team Collaboration: Coach teammates and provide feedback to improve training and operational processes.
• Adaptability: Remain flexible and responsive to changing business and customer needs.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Language: Fluent/Native level in Italian, with strong communication skills in English.
• Customer-Centric: Strong empathy, clarity, and a proven ability to deliver exceptional end-to-end customer experiences.
• Decision Making: Confident decision-maker on complex cases, possessing resilience, independence, and a focus on fair outcomes.
• Collaboration & Mindset: Values-driven, risk-aware mindset with strong emotional intelligence and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Tech-Savvy: Knowledge of Slack, GSuite, and the ability to quickly learn new tools and processes.

What We Offer (Benefits & Perks)

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Insurance: Covered from day one of your employment contract.
• Accommodation Support: Option for company-provided apartment housing (including internet, water, electricity, and bi-weekly cleaning).
• Relocation Package: Full relocation assistance (cost and logistics covered), flight to home country once a year, local language classes, and legal/administrative support (visas, ID cards, etc.).
• Workplace Perks: Free item meals (soup, bread, salad, fruit), social/sports/cultural activities, and e-learning courses.

Working Conditions

• Schedule: 40 hours per week, rotating shifts within a 24/7 environment (8 hours per day + 1 hour lunch break).
• Contract Type: Uncertain-term employment contract with a foreseeable duration of 12 months (moving to permanent after 2 years).
• Location: Lisbon, Portugal (On-site).