Payments Technical Account Manager (Contract-to-Perm) in London

Company: Octopus Computer Associates
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Payments Technical Account Manager (Contract-to-Perm)

Location: Hybrid – LondonContract: 6–8 months (strong potential to convert to permanent)

Our client — a leading name in global payments — is seeking an experienced and technically minded Payments Technical Account Manager to join their high-performing Operations team.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in optimizing card processing, resolving complex payment issues, and driving operational excellence across the payment ecosystem.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Be the go‑to expert for acquirers, issuers, and network partners — providing hands‑on technical and operational support.

  • Investigate and resolve incidents around transaction processing, settlement delays, and network issues.

  • Analyze end‑to‑end payment flows to identify inefficiencies and drive improvements across systems and networks.

  • Extract and interpret data from Snowflake using SQL and create insightful dashboards and reports in Tableau.

  • Collaborate cross‑functionally with business development teams to improve acceptance rates and support new product launches.

  • Manage network certifications and compliance processes, ensuring all participants meet operational and regulatory standards.

  • Lead initiatives to streamline processes and reporting — leveraging Salesforce automation and data visualization to boost efficiency.

  • Contribute to key EMEA programs such as settlement resolution, SCA/ProtectBuy coordination, compliance audits, and BCP reviews.

  • Partner with senior leaders to deliver strategic business reviews and engaging internal communications.

What You Bring

  • Strong technical knowledge of card payments operations — ideally from a card scheme, acquirer, or processor.

  • Solid SQL skills (Snowflake experience is a big plus).

  • Tableau proficiency for reporting and insights.

  • Proven experience resolving complex operational issues in payments or fintech environments.

  • Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills — able to translate technical insights into business value.

  • A proactive, analytical mindset with a passion for improving payment flows and network performance.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Work at the cutting edge of the payments industry, supporting both global and emerging markets.

  • Influence how millions of transactions move securely and efficiently every day.

  • Be part of a collaborative, innovative team that values data‑driven thinking and customer focus.

  • Start on an 8-month contract with a strong opportunity to go permanent and grow your career within a world‑class organization.

Keywords: Payments Consultant | Technical Account Manager | Card Scheme | Acquiring | Issuing | SQL | Snowflake | Tableau | Salesforce | Payment Operations | Fintech | Network Processing

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Posted: November 1st, 2025