Senior Payment Operations Specialist Jobs

Senior Payment Operations Specialist jobs are open across fintech, banking, payments technology, and financial services, from mid-level analyst to senior and lead roles, with specializations in transaction processing, reconciliation, and payment systems operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles70
Top stateVirginia
Top employerCapital One
Top cityMcLean, VA
Work type53% Hybrid
Top industryInsurance

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Merchant Services / Payment Processing Operations Specialist
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Merchant Services / Payment Processing Operations Specialist
Merchant Nations
Coral Springs, Florida
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$51k.51 - $62k.45/yr
Hybrid

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U.S. Bank
Sr. Software Engineer - (ISO 20022, SWIFT, CHIPS, and Fedwire payment ecosystems)
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U.S. Bank
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Sr. Software Engineer - (ISO 20022, SWIFT, CHIPS, and Fedwire payment ecosystems)
U.S. Bank
Charlotte, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
UI/UX Design
$112k - $131k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Optum
Health Consultant, Payment Model Operations - Remote
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Health Consultant, Payment Model Operations - Remote
Optum
Reston, Virginia
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
$92k - $164k/yr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Greater Nevada Credit Union
Payment Operations Specialist
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Greater Nevada Credit Union
Added 3d ago
Payment Operations Specialist
Greater Nevada Credit Union
Carson City, Nevada
IT Support & Systems Administration
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$20.19 - $28.13/hr
High school diploma or GED
51-200

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Payment & Fraud Operations Manager
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Payment & Fraud Operations Manager
Terra Talent Consulting
Fort Worth, Texas
Accounting
Business Operations
On-Site
Bachelor's degree

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Senior Payment Operations Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

Capital One
Capital One8 open roles
Chewy
Chewy5 open roles
Optum
Optum3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior payment operations specialist jobs.

  • 3 or more years of experience in payment operations, treasury operations, or transaction processing
  • Hands-on experience with ACH, wire transfers, SWIFT, or card payment processing workflows
  • Proficiency with payment platforms, core banking systems, or payment gateway integrations
  • Strong reconciliation skills including identifying and resolving payment exceptions and breaks
  • Familiarity with PCI DSS compliance requirements and payment fraud controls
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field

Tips for Your Senior Payment Operations Specialist Job Search

Quantify your transaction volume experience

Hiring managers want to see scale. On your resume, specify the daily transaction volumes you managed, the payment rails you worked on, and the error or dispute rates you reduced. Vague operations experience won't stand out against candidates who cite specifics.

Highlight certifications in payment systems

Credentials like AAP, CPP, or relevant card network certifications signal that you understand the regulatory and technical layers of payment operations. List these prominently and note the issuing body so recruiters and applicant tracking systems both catch them.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists senior payment operations specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target job descriptions that name your payment rails

Roles specifying ACH, SWIFT, wire, card processing, or real-time payments each require distinct expertise. Filter your search by the rails you know best so your resume aligns tightly with what the employer is actually trying to solve, not just generic operations experience.

Prepare for a technical reconciliation exercise

Many interview processes for this role include a practical exercise involving a reconciliation discrepancy or a payment exception scenario. Review your process for identifying breaks, escalating unresolved items, and documenting root cause so you can walk through it clearly under interview conditions.

Negotiate around on-call and cutover obligations

Payment operations roles often carry weekend on-call rotations and system migration cutover windows. When you reach the offer stage, ask directly about on-call frequency and compensation, expected cutover schedules, and how incident response is staffed so you can evaluate the full workload.

Senior Payment Operations Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most senior payment operations specialists?

The companies hiring the most senior payment operations specialists right now include Capital One, Chewy, and Optum, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is concentrated at banks, payment processors, and fintech platforms managing high transaction volumes.

How many senior payment operations specialist jobs are remote?

About 80% of senior payment operations specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote availability highest in reconciliation, exception management, and payment monitoring roles. Positions that require direct coordination with treasury, compliance, or banking partners tend to favor in-office or hybrid arrangements more often.

How do you become a senior payment operations specialist?

Start in a payments, treasury, or financial operations analyst role to build hands-on experience with transaction processing and reconciliation. Develop fluency in at least one major payment rail such as ACH, wire, or card processing. Pursue credentials like the AAP or CPP to signal domain depth. Move into senior roles by owning exception resolution processes, contributing to system migrations, and demonstrating familiarity with compliance frameworks like PCI DSS.

Can you get hired as a senior payment operations specialist with limited experience?

Breaking directly into a senior role without operations experience is difficult, but candidates who transition from adjacent functions can move faster. Treasury analysts, accounts receivable specialists, and banking operations associates who can demonstrate reconciliation ownership, payment exception handling, or system integration work are often competitive. Certifications and a clear narrative about your exposure to payment workflows help bridge the gap on a resume.

What does the senior payment operations specialist interview process look like?

Most processes run three to four stages. An initial recruiter screen focuses on your payments background and tools experience. A hiring manager interview covers your reconciliation approach, exception handling, and experience with specific payment rails. Many employers add a practical exercise involving a mock break or discrepancy scenario. Final rounds often include a conversation with compliance, treasury, or a cross-functional stakeholder who will depend on the role.

Where can I find and apply to senior payment operations specialist jobs?

You can find and apply to senior payment operations specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing.

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