Core Payments Operations Specialist

Overview

Core Payments Operations Specialist at Satispay. Satispay is focused on shaping the future of money and empowering people through simple, fair, and accessible everyday payments. We move quickly, think boldly, and trust each other to challenge the norm.

What you’ll be doing

As a Core Payments Operations Specialist, you will ensure the smooth flow of interbank and card operations. You will own critical payment processing functions, proactively identify and mitigate operational risks, manage reconciliations with banking providers, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to enhance our payment systems. You will oversee and continuously improve our electronic money reconciliation system, ensure data integrity, and communicate the operational impact of new initiatives across the business. Here’s what your day-to-day will look like :

• Oversee Interbank Payment Flows: Proactively monitor SEPA and other interbank payment mechanisms, identify and mitigate operational risks, delays, or inefficiencies, and analyze system alerts to ensure processing continuity and stability.
• Contribute to New Feature Development: Support the design and optimization of flow of funds models, identifying scalable and regulatory‑compliant structures in collaboration with Product, Finance and Tech teams.
• Manage Partner Relationships: Act as a point of contact for key banking and payment partners, ensuring effective communication, issue resolution and coordination of strategic improvements.
• Lead E‑Money Reconciliation: Oversee the electronic money reconciliation process within designated systems, ensuring data integrity through prompt discrepancy resolution. Analyze the operational impact of projects and changes on e‑money flows, and communicate implications to relevant stakeholders.
• Identify Strategic Opportunities: Research, evaluate, and propose innovative payment initiatives that offer tangible value, enhance efficiency, or improve the customer experience.

Expect challenges, collaboration, and the freedom to bring your ideas to life. Things change quickly here, so be ready to adapt, take initiative, and shape your role as we grow.

Who we’re looking for

We need a problem-solver with a strong analytical mindset who thrives in a collaborative environment. If you’re detail-oriented and ready to take ownership in a dynamic setting, you’ll fit right in!

• Relevant education & experience: A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related quantitative field is preferred. You bring relevant experience from the banking or financial services industry; direct experience within Payments, Operations, or technical support units is highly advantageous.
• Payment ecosystem expertise: Deep understanding of the SEPA landscape, including its regulations, rulebooks, and specific schemes (Direct Debit - SDD, Credit Transfer - SCT, Instant Credit Transfer - SCT Inst). Solid knowledge of European Automated Clearing House (ACH) mechanisms and operational flows. Familiarity with other key bank payment processes and industry standards is essential. An understanding of the card payment lifecycle and major card scheme rules is a plus.
• Analytical & organizational skills: Highly structured, analytical, and detail-oriented mindset. Ability to navigate complex workflows, prioritise under pressure, and manage multiple tasks concurrently. Strong problem-solving capabilities are crucial.
• Technical expertise: Strong command of Excel and / or Google Sheets for reporting, reconciliation, and data manipulation. Basic knowledge of SQL for data querying is a plus.
• Language skills: Full professional fluency (written and verbal) in English is mandatory.

Our benefits & perks

We believe high commitment, effort, and impact deserve to be rewarded and supported. Our CareAbout program focuses on health & well-being, growth, and finances.

• CareAbout health & well-being
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • Psychological support & mental health webinars
  • Flexible hybrid working system
  • Extended parental leave
  • Childcare leave
• CareAbout growth & development
  • Professional development programmes
  • Internal mobility program
  • Language classes
  • Internal workshops & training
• CareAbout financial support
  • Stock Option Plan with performance-based grants
  • International relocation support
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible Benefit budget
  • Meal vouchers

Equal-Opportunity Employer

At Satispay, we are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds. This opportunity is open to everyone, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Learn more about us

Curious if our way of working clicks with yours? Our values and pillars shape everything we do. Explore them here.

Sounds like your kind of place? We’d love to hear your story.

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