Hirehangar

Customer Support Representative (financial background)

South Africa, Remote. Posted a month ago

The role

You will handle customer and partner inquiries regarding accounts, payments, and transactions for a U.S.-based fintech company. This includes monitoring high-value money movements and resolving issues related to refunds, cashback, and account balances.

What you will do

  • Respond to inbound customer inquiries via email, chat, and ticketing platform.
  • Investigate and resolve issues related to payments, cashback rewards, gift card purchases, refunds, and account balances.
  • Support and monitor high-value transactions and money movements.
  • Identify, flag, and escalate suspicious activity, potential fraud, or transaction discrepancies.
  • Reconcile transaction records and verify payment details.
  • Document all interactions, resolutions, and recurring issues in the support system.
  • Collaborate with finance, risk, and product teams to resolve complex cases.
  • Contribute to the internal knowledge base.
  • Maintain professionalism, empathy, and clear communication.

Required qualifications

  • Proven customer support experience within financial services, fintech, banking, or payments.
  • Demonstrated experience handling large money movements, including seven-figure transactions.
  • Strong understanding of payment processing, transaction flows, refunds, chargebacks, and account reconciliation.
  • Excellent attention to detail and sound judgment when handling sensitive financial information.
  • Proficient written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Comfortable working with ticketing systems, CRMs, and internal financial tools.
  • Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
  • Availability to work during U.S. business hours.

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with AML, KYC, and fraud prevention practices.
  • Experience with support platforms such as Zendesk, Intercom, Freshdesk, or similar.
  • Background in e-commerce, rewards programs, or digital gift card platforms.
  • Working knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets for transaction tracking and reporting.

Before you apply

  • Complete the application form in full.
  • You will be required to record a video.
  • If you do not record a video, you will not be considered for any open roles.

About the company

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