Settlement Operations Analyst

Duties: Included in the role but not limited to; Daily system balancing and reconciliation Daily, weekly and monthly funding of merchants in multiple currencies. Daily, weekly and monthly settlement with card schemes. Account reconciliation and research of outstanding items Coordination with Card Schemes and Correspondent banks regarding settlement payments to our Acquiring banks. Performing analysis of card scheme interchange fees and working with our compliance team to identify and resolve any differences. Perform trend analysis of client processing and identify exceptions for review. Providing regular feedback to the Team Leader on individual performance. Adhering to and contributing to First Data processes and procedures. Skills: Highly self motivated. Client focused. Quality focused with attention to detail. Exceptional standard of communication skills. Ability to schedule tasks in an effort to manage time and priorities. Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team and to work efficiently with other departments. Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines, with a drive and commitment to delivery. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Experience: Previous experience in an accounting operations or reconciliation environment preferable. Previous experience with an Accounts payable or receivable function preferable. Previous experience in a banking or bankcard related industry preferable. Familiarity with Visa/MasterCard regulations preferable. Familiarity with a multi currency environment preferable. Qualifications: Third level qualification in accounting related field an advantage. Business Requirements: This role may require the individual to provide public Holiday and weekend cover on a rotating basis. First Data is a global leader in commerce-enabling technology solutions, serving more than six million business locations and 4,000 financial institutions in 118 countries around the world. Our 23,000 owner-associates are dedicated to helping companies, from start-ups to the world's largest corporations, conduct commerce every day by securing and processing more than 2,300 transactions per second and $1.9 trillion per year. First Data is committed to staying at the forefront of our industry, and we are innovating a wide range of next-generation commerce technology solutions to help our clients better detect fraud, gain insights into consumer spending patterns and build customer loyalty. There are many exciting opportunities for talented individuals who would like to join our team and play a meaningful role in helping us shape the future of global commerce. First Data's Shared Services organization, which includes the Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Communications, Finance, Strategy, Compliance, Legal, Security, Sourcing, and Properties functions, supports our mission to drive our clients' success with industry-leading solutions, consultative advice and service. The Shared Services teams align with our customer-facing teams in a model that drives consistency, yet also provides the flexibility needed to meet unit-specific goals. Our Shared Services employees bring the domain expertise that helps First Data retain and grow our base of owner-associates, drive profitable growth, navigate complex channel partnerships, and build First Data's brand equity. ...