Card Issuing & Acquiring Senior Analyst (Fintech & Payment)

Full Job Description

Financial House Limited , an authorized electronic money institution by the FCA, is a Fintech & Payment company based in the heart of London. Specializing in E-money accounts & wallets, IBANs, EMD agent programs, and Correspondent style banking, we are at the forefront of innovative financial solutions.

We’re looking for a proactive Project Manager to join our team! If you have a keen eye for detail and are passionate about ensuring operational excellence in the Fintech & Payment industry, we invite you to join Financial House Limited.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

a)Project Management:

• Lead project planning and execution, using tools like Jira or other project management tools for tracking tasks and deadlines.
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to stay on track.

b)Coordination and Planning:

• Manage multiple projects and stakeholders, using Jira or other project management tools to organise tasks

c)Relationship and Stakeholder Management:

• Maintain clear and effective communication with all project stakeholders, utilisig Microsoft Teams for daily interactions and updates.

d)Influencing and Negotiating:

• Use strong communication skills to promote new initiatives and get buy-in from various stakeholders, leveraging PowerPoint for impactful presentations.

Additional Responsibilities: Familiarity with Entire Payment Cycle

• Develop and implement product strategies for card issuing and acquiring services, ensuring alignment with the company's vision and customer needs.
• Understand and manage the entire payment cycle, including KYC (Know Your Customer), AML (Anti-Money Laundering), PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) checks, reconciliation, and fraud monitoring.
• Analyze and comprehend the business models of card issuing and acquiring, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Liaise with card schemes and other partners, managing relationships and ensuring compliance with their requirements.
• Work independently on project timelines, managing multiple projects with varying degrees of complexity and urgency.
• Stay abreast of API integration techniques and practices, ensuring seamless integration with third-party services and systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements related to card issuing and acquiring in the UK and EU, staying updated on any changes in the regulatory landscape.
• Handle product-related crises and work under stressful timelines, demonstrating problem-solving skills and resilience.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience in the fintech or banking industry, with a strong focus on card issuing and acquiring.
• Understanding of the end-to-end payment cycle, including regulatory checks (KYC, AML, PEP) and fraud monitoring.
• Experience working with card schemes and a solid grasp of their operational and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of API integration processes and technologies.
• Familiarity with the regulatory and compliance landscape of card issuing and acquiring in the UK and EU.
• Exceptional analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage stress effectively.

What we offer

• Career Growth Opportunities - Fast Growing Fintech Startup
• Free consultation and special rates at partner Private Medical Centre
• Company Discount
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Schedule: 8 hour shift (9am-6pm)

Location : London (On-site)

Job Type : Full-time