Team Lead, Card Settlement

About the role

Access Bank seeks a Team Lead to supervise and authorize card settlements and support the Unit Head in delivering quality settlement services to partners. The role owns the end to end settlement of card transactions, ensures adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements, and drives efficient settlement reporting.

What you'll do

• Supervise and authorize settlements, supporting the Unit Head and maintaining partner service quality.
• Ensure timely settlement of card transactions and accurate postings to relevant general ledger accounts daily.
• Reconcile balances with switches, clear suspense accounts, and process charge backs and repayment files promptly.
• Ensure regulatory reports are rendered as due and strengthen compliance with internal controls over settlement processes.
• Drive automation of settlement processes and analyse settlement data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

What they're looking for

• In depth knowledge of card settlement processes and networks including Visa, Verve, Afrigo, Amex and Mastercard.
• First degree in any Discipline with a minimum of Second-Class honors; Masters degree will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 6 years relevant experience in financial services or card settlements.
• Strong data interpretation and analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, follow up, and customer service orientation; ability to remain calm under pressure; detail oriented.

For applicants in Nigeria

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• The listing does not indicate contractor versus employee status; confirm.
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