Payment Operations Specialist
Team description:
EU Payment Operations keeps the money moving for millions of small businesses, handling the daily transactions, reconciliations and bank recalls that sit right at the heart of SumUp's e-money business. This role joins a close-knit team of specialists, working across banking portals, internal back-office systems and SAP Fiori to keep payment flows accurate, compliant and on time. It's a chance to build a genuinely deep understanding of how a regulated e-money product works end to end, learning directly from experienced specialists while taking on real ownership from day one.
What you'll do:
Process daily payment transactions accurately and within strict cut-off times.
Reconcile transactions across bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
Manage recall requests and correspond with banking partners by email.
Handle rejected and manual payments through internal back-office tools.
Respond to customer support queries in Salesforce within agreed SLAs.
Build working knowledge of the accounts and payment flows tied to our EMI licence.
You'll be great for this role if:
Interest in payments and financial operations, with curiosity about how money moves through a regulated e-money product.
Strong attention to detail and comfort working with figures, reconciliations and Excel.
Ability to stay calm and organised under tight deadlines, particularly around daily cut-offs.
Comfort working closely with a small team and coordinating across departments like Finance, Treasury and Compliance.
Track record of taking ownership of tasks and following through until they're resolved.
Why you should join SumUp:
- You’ll play a key role in a scale-up that in turn is part of a truly global team of 3000+ people from 60+ countries, spread across 4 continents.
- You'll have the opportunity to make an impact irrespective of your job description. You'll have the space to drive your career and take ownership of projects.
- You'll get a Referral bonus if your friend is hired successfully.
- You’ll receive 25 days’ paid leave, increasing with tenure, and paid vacation for certain occasions.
- You’d enjoy a paid 1 month Sabbatical vacation after 3 years.
- You’ll receive an individual learning budget and can take 10 days educational leave to expand your skillset.
- You’d have monthly digital food vouchers.
- ⭐ You’d have monthly budget for a wide choice of benefits and discounts ranging from transport, food, learning and more (re:benefit platform) .
- You'd have access to additional health insurance, life insurance and co-sponsored Multisport card .
- You’d enjoy funded therapy & coaching sessions with licensed psychotherapists.
- You’d enjoy a child birth/adoption bonus.
- You’d have access to a free shuttle buses from Joliot-Curie metro station and more.
About SumUp
Be empowered to do more that matters.
At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 38 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.
Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.
SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
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