Payment Processor Operations Manager

Summary: Responsible for the overall direction of the Payment Process Operations team.

The PPO manager will be the subject matter expert for the data scope of the Processing Partners relationship with Sutton Bank and support the proper handling of those relationships and data.

Responsible for the ownership of the Bank's required raw data file specification for processors and products across the product road map and portfolio.

Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field.

Experience: Seven to ten years of experience in card, network and/or Payment's processing.

Relationship management or vendor management is preferred.

A baseline understanding of large data files and file transfer.

Experience with database technologies such as mySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Linux etc.

Experience with relational and non-relational data base platforms.

HPCC/ECL knowledge preferred.

Five or more years of experience with Data Mapping/Conversion.

Experience/Certification in big data technologies.

Previous management experience required.

Essential Functions: A: Job Specific: Owns the overall Payment Processor integration efforts and solutions to improve Payment Processor relationships, enhance Programs and optimize the utilization of the Bank's Payments data.

Manages, trains, and develops Payments Processor Operations Specialist team.

Assigns Payment Processor Operations Specialists to Processing Partners to ensure coverage of operational and data related items/issues.

Approves all Payment Processor integrations and mappings as proposed by Specialists prior to beginning ingestion development.

Owns the Sutton Bank specification and codes making changes as needed with the assistance from stakeholder department team leads.

Keeps specifications up to date and relevant.

Owns the Sutton Payments raw data file specification requirements; reviews, updates and ensures Partner's reporting is up to par.

Creates new Sutton Payments data file specification requirements as necessary to support the Bank's product road map.

May require networking in the industry, internal requirement gathering from downstream departments and research into the new product category's critical and priority data points.

Identifies as the SME across the Bank in regards to Processor data and related processes, enhancements and otherwise relative to the ingestion to the Bank's data lake.

Will be leveraged for research and investigations across stakeholder departments as well as special projects.

Assists in vendor selection process as it relates to processor data and its management.

Identifies, develops and/or enhances internal processes to uncover and solve data validation issues.

Responsible for reporting to upper management processor health status and other identified KPIs.

Performs problem management and resolution, escalation of issues as necessary.

Creates, reviews and maintains department playbooks and procedures.

Ensures that procedures are followed when it comes to processes that related to data management and change management.

Partners with HR to recruit, assess, initiate corrective action and/or development plans, evaluate performance and develop staff members.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: The ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both in verbal and written communications.

Strong knowledge of the Payments Industry and/or card processing.

A demonstrated understanding of the financial services industry.

Possess an analytical aptitude to anticipate and identify problems related to third party vendors, data quality and data variance.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Self-directed and motivated.

Proven ability to support multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Ability to articulate technical concepts both written and oral.

Ability to read, analyze and comprehend general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, audit reports, or governmental regulations.

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, vendors and management staff.

Ability to effectively present information to individuals one-on-one or a small group setting.

Ability to learn new languages and technologies.

Ability to work with SQL to develop IDE's.

Ability to work with database technologies like mySQL, Oracle, SQL Server.

Ability to manipulate data for meaningful reporting.

Must be a self-starter with the ability to work effectively, both independently and in team settings.

Experience with large file management.

Sutton Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, disability or protected veteran status.

Full Time