Senior Payment Operations Leader (Multi-Rail & Risk)

Western Alliance Bancorporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,817 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k matching

Tuition assistance

Volunteer program

Wellness program

Job summary

Western Alliance Bancorporation in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Payment Operations Specialist to support enterprise payment processing across multiple rails, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance. You will process transactions, resolve advanced exceptions, and collaborate with branches, Treasury Management, Risk, Compliance, and Operations leadership.

This role is an experienced individual contributor who mentors others, applies controls, and works under strict deadlines to improve

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in Financial Services or Payment Operations.
• High school diploma required; Some college or technical training preferred.
• Basic knowledge of banking operations, regulatory obligations, and electronic payment processing.

Responsibilities

• Process, verify, and review payment transactions across multiple rails, including higher-risk activity.
• Research advanced payment issues, resolve complex exceptions, and document analysis for leadership.
• Provide advanced support to internal customers, mentor teammates, and share knowledge.

Skills

Payment operations

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Some college/technical training preferred

Job description

Western Alliance Bancorporation in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Payment Operations Specialist to support enterprise payment processing across multiple rails, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance. You will process transactions, resolve advanced exceptions, and collaborate with branches, Treasury Management, Risk, Compliance, and Operations leadership.

This role is an experienced individual contributor who mentors others, applies controls, and works under strict deadlines to improve