Sr. Client Service Specialist - Installation & Technical Support

## Sr. Client Service Specialist - Installation & Technical Support Apply locations:
Remote, United Statestime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
June 30, 2026 (27 days left to apply) job requisition :
R-40050
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* Location:

** For Those Who Work At Home, Ohio
** Position Location Policy**
* ** General

Location:

** Open to candidates within the United States.
* ** Hybrid Requirement (if within specific cities):
** If the selected candidate resides in Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, or Albany, NY, they are expected to work on-site 2 days per week at the nearest Key Bank non-branch location.
* ** Remote Option:
** If the selected candidate lives outside of Key Bank’s geographic footprint, the position will be considered fully remote. Available to those residing in the United States.
** ABOUT THE JOB (Job Brief)
** The Installation & Technical Support Specialist is responsible for delivering end-to-end onboarding, technical setup, and client training across merchant gateway and payment platforms. This role ensures a seamless client experience through expert implementation, consultative guidance, and proactive support across reseller gateway solutions, Clover, and Commerce Control Center.

The Specialist partners closely with Sales, Product, and Servicing teams to onboard new clients, optimize configurations, and provide ongoing technical enablement. The role also serves as a key advisor in fraud prevention strategies and PCI compliance readiness, helping clients mitigate risk and operate securely within card network requirements.

This position plays a critical role in driving client adoption, reducing onboarding friction, and enhancing overall client satisfaction through strong technical expertise and proactive engagement.
** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
*** Lead end-to-end onboarding, configuration, and activation of merchant accounts across third-party and reseller gateway platforms (e.g., , Card Connect, Cyber Source, Freedom Pay).
* Deliver comprehensive client training for gateway solutions, including transaction processing, reporting tools, fraud controls, and system navigation.
* Provide onboarding, setup, and training support for Clover solutions and Commerce Control Center, ensuring clients are fully enabled at go-live.
* Guide clients through PCI compliance requirements, including education on security standards, validation processes, and ongoing compliance best practices.
* Assist clients in implementing fraud mitigation tools and gateway security settings (e.g., velocity controls, filters, risk protocols) to reduce exposure and losses.
* Create and maintain detailed client playbooks to support onboarding, training, and ongoing servicing needs.
* Deliver structured feedback to Sales and Product teams to enhance client onboarding experience, training content, and overall value proposition.
* Act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex gateway-related servicing issues, including processing errors, pricing inquiries, downgrades, and product optimization opportunities.
* Create, manage, and update servicing tickets; maintain accurate client demographic and account data across Fiserv and Key Bank systems.
* Develop and deliver reporting to measure onboarding effectiveness, client adoption, and value realization.
* Produce ad hoc and recurring reporting to support leadership insights and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Identify process gaps and inefficiencies; recommend and implement solutions to improve onboarding efficiency and client experience.
* Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Risk/Compliance, and Operations to support successful client outcomes and continuous improvement.
** REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
*** 5 years of experience in merchant services, within the financial services industry
* Applied experience in onboarding, or technical client support
* Demonstrated experience supporting payment gateways, technical implementations, or merchant onboarding
* Strong knowledge of payment processing, gateway functionality, and transaction lifecycle
* Experience with client escalation management and complex issue resolution
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and…