Merchant Settlements Associate
Job Description
REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Experience
- 1–3 years of experience in merchant settlements, payments operations, or financial operations
- Experience in fintech, payments, or transaction-heavy environments is preferred
- Exposure to digital assets or cryptocurrency is a plus
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with accounting or ERP systems (e.g., Xero, NetSuite, or similar)
- Basic understanding of payment processing, settlement flows, and reconciliation
- Exposure to digital asset platforms is advantageous
RESPONSIBILITES
Merchant Settlement Execution & Fund Flow Support
- Support daily merchant settlement processes, ensuring timely and accurate fund transfers
- Assist in monitoring settlement flows across payment processors, banking partners, and internal systems
- Help prepare settlement amounts, deductions, and net payouts
- Track settlement cycles (e.g., T+N structures) and escalate delays or inconsistencies
- Ensure accuracy of fund flow records under supervision
Settlement Reconciliation & Validation
- Assist in reconciling settlement data across processors, internal systems, and reports
- Validate transaction and settlement data across multiple data sources
- Identify discrepancies related to settlements, fees, and transaction activity
- Support investigation and resolution of reconciliation breaks
Account Management & Merchant Query Support
- Support Account Management teams with settlement-related queries
- Assist in responding to merchant queries related to:
- settlement statements and transaction breakdowns
- FX conversions and rate applications
- rolling reserves and reserve releases
- fees, deductions, and net settlement calculations
- payout timelines and settlement schedules
- Provide clear and accurate information to support merchant communication
- Escalate complex queries where needed
Account Monitoring & Financial Controls
- Monitor merchant accounts for discrepancies, outstanding balances, or irregularities
- Maintain records of rolling reserves and settlement positions
- Assist with due diligence checks on merchant financial data
- Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and procedures
- Escalate risks or inconsistencies to senior team members
Reporting & Data Accuracy
- Support preparation of daily and periodic settlement reports
- Maintain accurate and well-organized settlement records
- Assist in identifying discrepancies, trends, or risks
- Ensure data completeness to support audits and financial reviews
Process Improvement & Operational Support
- Identify opportunities to improve settlement processes and reduce manual work
- Support implementation of process improvements and automation initiatives
- Work with team members to improve efficiency and scalability of operations
Cross-Team Collaboration
- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Account Management teams
- Assist in liaising with payment processors and banking partners
- Support onboarding of new merchants by aligning settlement requirements
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