Payment Operations Specialist

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We're Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants and consumers to one another millions of times a day - quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we're involved.

If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.

Job Title

Payment Operations Specialist

What does a successful Payment Operations Specialist do?

A successful Payment Operations Specialist at Fiserv is responsible for maintaining the Remittance Processing Pipeline to optimize Bill Pay payments delivery. This role involves performing critical tasks that support the accurate and efficient processing of payments for thousands of customers. The Specialist will be an expert in Fiserv's Bill Payment processing, solving complex problems, and providing remittance expertise to both internal and external business partners.

This role requires a proactive, analytical problem solver with strong written and verbal communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

What you will do:

* Maintain and optimize the Remittance Processing Pipeline for Bill Pay payments.

* Implement new billers for electronic payments.

* Participate in and occasionally lead meetings with billers, clients, and internal business partners to support remittance implementations and projects.

* Update existing payment direction rules based on biller needs.

* Utilize SQL queries to search databases and conduct research.

* Research and analyze existing payment direction rules and consumer payment behavior to ensure optimal setup for electronic remittance and payment accuracy.

* Analyze payment delivery methods and existing rules to drive higher electronic rates.

* Respond to biller and internal partner inquiries related to payment remittance.

What you will need to have:

* 1+ years of experience in customer or client service.

* 1+ years of experience in managing and completing various work assignments in support of billers and payment processing.

* Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.

* Proficiency in SQL for database queries and research.

What would be great to have:

* 1+ years of experience in banking or bill payment.

* Knowledge of SQL, SSRS, SSAS, ODS, EDW, or other data collection and presentation applications.

* Advanced knowledge of Excel.

* Four-year college degree or equivalent experience; business, mathematics, or statistics degree a plus.

Sponsorship:
You must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization to be considered for this role. Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F-1 (OPT, CPT, STEM), H-1B, H-2, or TN, or any candidate requiring sponsorship, now or in the future, will not be considered for this role.

How you will work:

* This role is on-site Monday through Friday in Berkeley Heights, NJ. Fiserv considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experiences help you with your overall onboarding experience and leads to stronger productivity.

* This is a full-time, direct-hire position, and no contract options for unsolicited agency submissions will be considered.

* All offers of employment are contingent on standard background checks. Fiserv and certain of its affiliated companies are federal, state, and/or local government contractors. Should this position support a Federal Government contract, now or in the future, the successful candidate will be subject to a background check conducted by the U.S. Government to determine eligibility and suitability for federal contract employment for public trust or sensitive positions.

Positions that support state and/or local contracts also may require additional background checks to determine eligibility and suitability.

Perks at Work:

* We're #Fiserv Proud of our commitment to your overall well-being with a growing offering of physical, mental, emotional, and financial benefits from day one.

* Maintain a healthy work-life balance…