We are looking for a colleague who is passionate about customers and interested in owning all aspects of customer relationships. In this role, the successful candidate will ensure extraordinary service by promptly and accurately responding to requests from merchants, onboarding the merchant accounts on the system, evaluating and analyzing merchant account information and recommending tailored solutions to merchants that add value to their business.
Responsibilities- The position is responsible for providing quality and timely completion of Merchant requests related to Banking Updates/Maintenance on existing merchant accounts/New Account set-ups, payments research and account reconciliation
- Requires the handling of outbound and inbound calls to and/or from Financial Institutions, Merchants, and internal customers.
- Provide service & support to Merchants, Processors, MS TSC, Banking, SRG/KOAT, Contract Review, Submissions, ESSU, CMS, Acquisition, Network Development, Risk Management, and Welcome Acceptance
- Review, analyze, and process merchant requests from the simple to the complex
- Review, understand, and apply information from business and legal documents, i.e., Articles of Inc., Business license,
- Guarantee Agreements, IRS documents, AMEX Terms and Conditions, Policies and procedures and PAD Agreements in order to fulfill critical maintenance requests.
- Ensure timely execution of cases and following strict deadlines for enhanced merchant experience as per the SLA defined
- Strong analytical and collaboration skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates ability to be self-directed with excellent follow through and meet efficiency goals
- Customer focused with a high level of urgency; role model for delivering Extraordinary Customer Care
- Able to interact professionally with all levels of clients
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Working knowledge of MS Office products, i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.
- This is a night shift: 19:30-04:00
Minimum Qualifications:
- Colleague must not be on PIP/Review period
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to evaluate Merchant and financial information
- High result orientation
- Ability to take independent decisions & meet stringent deadlines
- Demonstrated dependability
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduates
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
About the TeamWe back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Skills Required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to evaluate Merchant and financial information
- High result orientation
- Ability to take independent decisions & meet stringent deadlines
- Demonstrated dependability
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about American Express and has not been reviewed or approved by American Express.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay is often viewed as attractive when combined with comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage that supports day-to-day needs. The benefits package is also framed as especially helpful for those supporting dependents.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with company matching. Financial wellness services and coaching are also highlighted as strengthening longer-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is repeatedly characterized as generous and a valued component of the overall package. Time off and flexibility are presented as helping the total rewards feel more complete beyond base salary.
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At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly striving to uphold our powerful backing promise to our customers and each other every day. These beliefs have been our North Star for 170 years as our business transformed – from helping evacuate travelers during World Wars, to ensuring the safety of our customers’ funds during the Great Depression in the U.S., to creating the Shop Small® movement to help small businesses recover from the Financial Crisis, to providing aid to communities impacted by many natural disasters and so much more. For generations, the key to our success has been the determination and resilience of our American Express colleagues. Now, as a globally integrated payments company, we work together to provide customers with access to products, insights and world-class experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Join us and let’s lead the way together.
