Senior Payments Reconciliation Analyst, Simetrik Specialist

Responsibilities

• Configure, monitor, and maintain automated reconciliation flows using Simetrik, integrating multiple data sources such as bank files, payment gateway APIs, and internal records.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve transaction exceptions and discrepancies flagged by the platform, ensuring data accuracy and operational continuity.
• Ensure accounting records match real cash movements, maintaining a single source of truth ready for internal and external audits (e.g. SOC, Basel compliance).
• Monitor correct fee charging by acquirers and payment processors to detect revenue leakage and prevent financial losses.
• Generate reports and dashboards providing visibility into cash flow by payment method and currency.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Payments, Risk, and external providers to ensure smooth end-to-end payment operations.
• Identify opportunities for process automation, standardization, and continuous improvement within payment operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Payment Operations, Reconciliations, or Fintech Operations roles.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Simetrik (reconciliation rules, matching keys, tolerances, and mappings).
• Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Solid understanding of the payments ecosystem: acquiring, card networks, payment gateways, bank reconciliation, and settlement processes.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple reconciliation flows simultaneously.
• Nice to have
• Basic knowledge of SQL or experience working with large datasets / Big Data tools.
• Experience working in regulated financial environments.
• Previous exposure to audit processes or compliance frameworks.
• Experience collaborating with international or cross‑functional teams.