Operations Specialist

About the role

As the primary point of contact for MoneyGram’s partners, the Operations Specialist will resolve complex issues related to reconciliation, research, risk, compliance, and customer inquiries, while managing the account base to meet department expectations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the reconciliation of unmatched settlements for assigned financial institutions, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies and compliance with daily priorities related to key accounts and MoneyGram relationships.
• Research and analyze item exceptions for customers and the department, resolving them within service level agreements, minimizing financial risk, and maintaining accurate documentation for auditing purposes.
• Serve as the key contact for financial institutions, addressing high-dollar adjustments, reconciling complex accounts, and mitigating financial impact through effective resolution of discrepancies across internal systems and settlement files.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, product, etc.) and external partners to identify and implement process improvements, driving operational efficiencies and enhancing service delivery.
• Manage inventory levels at agent and supplier/warehouse locations, assign inventory ranges to agents, track destroyed or lost stock, assist with training new employees, and ensure outsourced functions meet SLAs and quality assurance standards.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in bank operations, partner support, or financial services.
• Experience in settlement reconciliation, inventory management, and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Previous experience with MoneyGram products, POS systems, or financial institutions is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex financial issues.
• Experience with reconciliation processes, financial reporting, and settlement systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across multiple channels (phone, email, chat).
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and audit trail management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other financial systems and applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work under tight deadlines.
• A strong understanding of financial regulations, audit requirements, and risk mitigation practices.
• Experience in driving process improvements and system efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in bank operations, partner support, or financial services.
• Experience in settlement reconciliation, inventory management, and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Previous experience with MoneyGram products, POS systems, or financial institutions preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex financial issues.
• Experience with reconciliation processes, financial reporting, and settlement systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across multiple channels (phone, email, chat).
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and audit trail management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other financial systems and applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work under tight deadlines.
• A strong understanding of financial regulations, audit requirements, and risk mitigation practices.
• Experience in driving process improvements and system efficiency.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and audit trail management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Understanding of financial regulations and risk mitigation practices.
• Experience with reconciliation processes, financial reporting, and settlement systems.

Benefits

• Remote first flexibility
• Generous PTO
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Life, Disability, and other benefits
• 401k with competitive Employer Match
• Community Service Days
• Generous Parental Leave

Pay

The salary/pay rate listed below is a good faith determination that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement based on the company hiring process and budget for this role and may be modified in the future. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, and/or skill level.

Schedule

Remote first flexibility