Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

The Merchant Portfolio Analyst - Implementation Specialist is responsible for managing the end-to-end implementation of merchant payment processing solutions. This role ensures that clients are onboarded efficiently, payment processing systems are integrated successfully, and projects are completed in a timely fashion and within scope. The Merchant Portfolio Analyst-Implementation Specialist partners across the broader organization and with key vendors to drive client experience and operational excellence

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee the implementation of merchant processing solutions from initiation to completion

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and deliverables

• Manage multiple client implementations simultaneously

• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Portfolio Management, Integrations, Contracts, Credit, Compliance, Vendors) to drive implementations to completion

• Serve as the primary point of contact for merchant clients during assigned implementation

• Work with internal partners to gather to gather required documentation during intake for client implementations

• Complete and submit of CIMS Implementation Request and Acquiring Solutions Intake form for assigned implementation projects

• Complete and submit all applicable boarding templates and forms, as needed

• Engage required resources as needed to complete tasks for a successful implementation

• Facilitate and attend implementation project meetings, as needed to ensure successful completion of assigned implementation projects

• Track and provide updates on assigned implementation status via implementation item/record creation

• Research, escalate, and resolve issues during implementation to ensure a timely implementation

• Work closely with client and technical resources to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during implementation

• Perform post-implementation validation (auth/settle/funding/interchange/billing)

Job Requirements:

• BA/BS Degree or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years Payments and Merchant Payment Processing experience
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills
• In-depth knowledge of merchant services
• Team player with proven ability to interact and collaborate well with others
• Focused on client satisfaction and client experience
• Ability to influence and ensure successful outcomes
• Proven ability research and resolve complex issues
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, including written, oral, and presentation skills
• Effective planning, prioritization and time management acumen
• Ability to coach colleagues with less experience and/or knowledge, as necessary
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (i.e Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote
• Ability to quickly learn new processes and procedures

• Previous Project Management experience and working with cross-functional team is a plus

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - WA - Spokane - 601 W Riverside Ave - Spokane Financial Center (WA2141)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$67,700.00 - $94,200.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.