Payments Settlement Operations Manager

Versapay; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial technology company is seeking a Payments Settlement Operations Manager to lead and optimize payment settlement processes. This mid-senior level role requires strong experience in payment operations, leadership, and an understanding of settlement systems. Responsibilities include managing settlement operations, reconciling transactions, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and over 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in payment operations, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Experience with payment processing platforms and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and audit daily settlement operations across various payment methods.
• Reconcile daily transactions and investigate discrepancies.
• Lead automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Supervise and mentor a team of settlement analysts.

Skills

Strong understanding of settlement systems

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative discipline

Tools

Automation tools

ERP/payment platforms

Job description

This range is provided by Versapay. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

About Versapay 🚀

Versapay turns accounts receivable (AR) into a competitive advantage.

Inefficient AR processes slow cash flow and stall growth. Versapay removes friction, unlocks working capital, and accelerates momentum — giving finance leaders the clarity and control they need to drive business forward.

Versapay automates accounts receivable, removing barriers to collecting and reconciling B2B payments. Our solutions connect finance teams, customers, and business systems in one ecosystem to ensure cash flow clarity. With over 10,000 customers and 5M+ companies transacting on the platform, Versapay processes over 110M transactions and $257B annually.

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Payments Settlement Operations Manager to lead and optimize our payment settlement processes. This role is critical to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of all payment-related operations, including ACH, wire transfers, card transactions, and dispute resolution. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in financial operations, automation, and cross‑functional leadership.

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Key Responsibilities

• Settlement Oversight
• Manage and audit daily settlement operations across ACH, wire, card, and alternative payment methods.
• Monitor and resolve exceptions, rejects, and discrepancies in payment processing.
• Ensure accurate posting of returned items and alignment with invoice reconciliation.
• Reconciliation & Discrepancy Resolution
• Reconcile daily transactions and investigate discrepancies.
• Escalate unresolved issues and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Process Optimization
• Lead automation initiatives to reduce manual intervention and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to enhance payment workflows and system capabilities.
• Reporting & Analysis
• Prepare and analyze reports on payment activities and settlement performance.
• Identify trends and recommend process improvements.
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
• Serve as the escalation point for payment-related issues and partner with Legal and Compliance teams as needed.
• Team Leadership
• Supervise and mentor a team of settlement analysts and specialists.
• Conduct performance reviews, set KPIs, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Customer Support, and external vendors (e.g., Telecheck, Fiserv, Worldpay) to ensure seamless operations.
• Provide strategic input on new payment products and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quantitative discipline such as Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in payment operations, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of settlement systems, ACH processing, and dispute resolution.
• Experience with automation tools and ERP/payment platforms.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with payment processing platforms and settlement automation tools (e.g., Aurum Solutions, AutoRek, or similar).
• Experience in scaling operations in high‑growth environments.
• Knowledge of current and emerging payment technologies.

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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

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