Fintech Operations Specialist Job Sioux Falls area,South Dakota USA,Finance & Banking

Position: Fintech Operations Specialist I

Fintech Operations Specialist I

Job Location:

US-SD-Sioux Falls

Full Time

Position Summary

We define fintech partnerships. The Bancorp does more than enable payments innovation. We work side by side with clients, combining deep expertise with a technology-forward approach to deliver creative, practical solutions. We don't settle for what's possible today. We look ahead to what's next, helping clients grow and innovate with confidence.

The Fintech Operations Specialist I role provides operational support for client programs by managing departmental processes and ensuring adherence to compliance and regulatory requirements. This role reports to the VP of Network Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance monitoring and risk reporting

Monitors transactional and compliance reports to detect parameter breaches, regulatory violations or potential fraudulent activity
Conducts thorough account reviews and prepares Unusual Activity Reports for the Financial Crimes Risk Management team in line with established procedures

ACH processing and regulatory compliance

Reviews and resolves ACH-related inquiries and exception items, completing required transaction processing, account maintenance and follow-up per regulatory guidelines and internal policies
Reviews ACH return requests and supporting documentation to ensure accurate, timely processing in accordance with NACHA Operating Rules and departmental procedures

Payment and account transaction support

Processes government-related payment activity accurately and on time in accordance with federal regulations and departmental procedures
Handles client and cardholder requests to issue checks for remaining account balances, debiting funds with correct transaction codes and closing accounts or cards per the cardholder agreement
Responds to check-related inquiries, including initiating stop payments and issuing replacement checks

Cross-functional collaboration and program support

Collaborates with internal departments to support account review, restriction, closure and remediation processes, ensuring proper handling, documentation and follow-up
Builds strong working relationships with program operations managers to address client issues and support operational problem-solving
Assists with daily, weekly and monthly tasks to ensure seamless program execution

Client relationship management

Cultivates and maintains positive relationships with key clients, ensuring a high level of service and responsiveness
Supports assigned projects and performs other duties as needed

Qualification Requirements

Associate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of training and experience.
1 year of relevant experience.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi‑tasking team environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
Ability to learn and quickly navigate 12 or more systems.
Demonstrates strong motivation, accountability and resilience in pursuing goals, delivering high‑quality results and continuously improving performance.
Demonstrates the ability and willingness to learn and use approved artificial intelligence tools to improve productivity, decision‑making and work quality, while keeping use compliant with company policies.

What Success Looks Like

Unusual Activity Reports and compliance reviews are completed accurately and on schedule
ACH inquiries, exceptions and returns are resolved within regulatory time frames
Government-related payment activity is processed accurately with no compliance exceptions
Client and cardholder requests are resolved promptly with high satisfaction
Strong cross‑functional relationships speed issue resolution and program…