Dispute Resolution Specialist

Upgrade, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and stock option plan

100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible PTO

Competitive 401(k) and RRSP program

Opportunities for professional growth

Paid parental leave

Health & wellness initiatives

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in Atlanta seeks a Dispute Resolution Specialist to manage customer dispute processes involving loans. Candidates should have 3+ years of customer service experience and strong communication skills. This role offers competitive salary, stock options, and comprehensive health insurance benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a customer service role or equivalent.
• Fundamental understanding of billing and collections processes.
• Strong ability to identify fraudulent activities.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers and merchants during dispute processes.
• Review and investigate disputes thoroughly.
• Prepare detailed investigation narratives.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communication proficiency

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Team player mentality

Tools

Google Suite

Excel

Jira

Tableau

Job description

Upgrade helps customers move in the right direction with affordable and responsible financial products. Since 2017, we’ve helped over 7.5 million customers access over $42 billion in consumer credit. With a relentless focus on improving our customers' financial well‑being, we build products that put more money in their pocket and support their journey toward a better financial future. We’re backed by some of the most prominent technology investors and were most recently valued at $7.3B.

We’re consistently recognized for our collaborative and inclusive culture. Most recently, we were named one of the World’s Top Fintech Companies by CNBC, Best Places to Work by Built In, Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Times, America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek, Best Startup Employer by Forbes, and Healthiest Employers by Phoenix Business Journal.

We’re looking for new team members who get excited about designing and delivering new and better products. Come join us and help build a better financial future for millions of people.

About the Role

The Dispute Resolution Specialist is responsible for the customer dispute process involving merchant and customer projects financed using Upgrade’s financing loans. Reporting to the Merchant Operations Department, this individual will play a key role in the support and operational components of Upgrade’s product strategy. The ideal candidate brings a positive and adaptable mindset to our team environment.

What You’ll Do

• Communicate with customers and merchants as part of the dispute investigation, resolution, collections, and risk mitigation process.
• Thoroughly review and investigate disputes, including narratives, contracts, and supporting evidence, while delivering exceptional customer service and complying with Reg‑E timeframes.
• Identify patterns and trends involving potential fraudulent activity or loan servicing issues and proactively escalating potentially suspicious activity, including high‑risk customers and merchants, for further review.
• Prepare detailed investigation narratives that clearly explain the activity, risks, and reasoning for the disposition of a case.
• Partner with key stakeholders to ensure that they are managing the business properly with reference to speculative complaints, genuine business errors or service gaps.
• Handle incoming cash reconciliations, entry adjustments, identifying and resolving refund discrepancies.

What We Look For

• 3+ years of experience in a customer service role or equivalent role.
• Fundamental understanding of billing and collections processes as well as transactions involving debits and credits.
• Outstanding proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot errors or inconsistencies.
• Demonstrated creativity in finding solutions quickly in response to customer and business demand.
• Critical thinker with an ability to independently make decisions and exercise authority within established guidelines and limits.
• Entrepreneurial mindset; in a startup, you may need to adapt to changing policies and procedures while maintaining high‑quality work output.
• Proficiency with computer software (Google Suite, Excel, Jira, Tableau).
• Team player mentality with a high level of integrity.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary and stock option plan.
• 100% paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible PTO.
• Competitive 401(k) and RRSP program.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health & wellness initiatives.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Upgrade does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or any third parties. Any resume submitted to any employee of Upgrade without a prior written agreement in place will be considered the property of Upgrade, and Upgrade will not be obligated to pay any referral or placement fee. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Upgrade’s Talent Acquisition department to submit resumes and only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed agreement. English is required for all positions, as it involves interacting with staff at Upgrade’s offices worldwide.