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Job Summary
Leads the Visa Dispute Operations with a strategic vision to transform dispute resolution into a member-centric data-driven function. Champions innovation process optimization and cross-functional collaboration to align the Dispute Team with the credit unions mission vision and long-term strategic objectives. Drives initiatives that enhance member experience mitigate risk and maximize recoveries while positioning the team as a center of excellence in dispute management.
Job Description
LOCATION
Mountain America Center - Hybrid:
9800 S Monroe St
Sandy UT 84070
SCHEDULE
Full Time
To be effective an individual must be able to perform each job duty successfully.
- Strategic Leader: Develop and execute a forward-looking strategy for dispute operations that anticipates industry trends regulatory changes and evolving member needs.
- People Developer: Coach the team and Assistant Manager toward strategic high-accountability performance; build succession and bench strength; and align team goals with enterprise objectives ensuring dispute operations contribute to fraud prevention compliance and member trust.
- Change & Innovation Champion: Identify gaps and challenge the status quo by introducing innovative solutions that improve efficiency accuracy and member experience.
- Cross-Functional Influencer: Partner with Fraud Risk Compliance and Technology teams to integrate dispute operations into broader fraud prevention strategies.
- Data-Driven Operator: Build and leverage KPIs and dashboards to improve win rates recovery per case cycle time and compliance quality.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on Visa dispute rules and network guidelines influencing enterprise policies and risk mitigation efforts.
- Lead initiatives to automate dispute processes enhance data analytics and adopt emerging technologies.
- Regularly evaluate industry best practices and regulatory updates positioning MACU as a leader in dispute resolution.
- Comply with all regulations as required by law including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act OFAC FACT Act GLBA Visa Rules Regulation CC (funds availability) Regulation DD (TIS) SBA regulations Regulation E Regulation Z and other regulations as required by law as they relate to the position.
- Exemplify Mountain Americas core values and philosophy while fulfilling responsibilities as a leader in the organization; and align personal and team efforts with the mission and vision of the credit union.
- Direct and manage the daily workflow processes and functions of the Dispute Team to effectively advocate for members involved in disputes and maximize recoveries through the dispute process.
- Direct and manage compliance and quality evaluations on Dispute Team; apply appropriate decision-making to ensure quality service to members productivity and accuracy; and appropriately recognize and reward Dispute Team performance.
- Coach train and model appropriate communication with members and all areas of the credit union to ensure a high-quality experience for members involved in disputes.
- Mentor train and develop the Assistant Manager as a leader in organization.
- Ensure that regular performance evaluation reports are generated and appropriately distributed including proper case/workflow management and write offs; and analyze trends in dispute process and resolution.
- Monitor telephone and written communication to ensure conformance to established service standards; to track employee performance; increase efficiencies; and recommend enhancements for continual quality improvement.
- Complete annual performance reviews and establish results-focused goals for all direct reports and oversee performance reviews for the entire Dispute Team.
- With Assistant Manager conduct training and coaching on Visa Dispute Guidelines network rulesprocesses internal policies and procedures and appropriate decision-making.
- With Assistant Manager ensure quality control metrics are being appropriately evaluated and thatregular coaching occurs.
- Regularly evaluate Dispute Team performance and complete annual performance reviews.
- Assist with processing chargebacks and act as a direct point of contact for any questions or concerns regarding the dispute process escalations and/or possible dispute abuse.
- Effectively communicate with direct supervisor on all matters related to own job responsibilities and Dispute Team operations.
- Demonstrate effective lateral management and cross functional expertise while collaborating with other business units on matters pertaining to disputes.
- Provide assistance and training to other business units to mitigate compliance risk increase efficiency and improve member experience in matters related to disputes as appropriate.
- Keep current on organizational and industry guidelines and changes and communicate said changes as appropriate.
- Demonstrate proper stewardship in managing the Dispute Team budget staffing levels and other needs.
- Performs all other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education/Experience
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in criminology/criminal justice business marketing finance economics or related field and 2 years professional experience in a progressive financial setting; or 5 years professional experience in a progressive financial setting.
- Professional experience in a Dispute resolution setting preferred.
- Proven track record of strategic thinking cross-functional collaboration and leveraging analytics or technology to enhance operational efficiency and member experience preferred.
- 3 years experience supervising teams.
Licenses Certifications Registrations
Formal current training in Visa Regulations Chargebacks Representments and Arbitration is preferred
Managerial Responsibility
- Has supervisory/managerial responsibilities that are direct or through work leaders or assistants typically with a subordinate group of 2 to 15 employees. Estimates personnel needs and assigns work to meet these needs. Supervises coordinates and reviews the work of assigned staff.
- Recommends candidates for employment conducts performance evaluations and salary reviews for assigned staff and applies company policy.
Computer/Office Equipment Skills
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook Word PowerPoint and Excel
- Experience and knowledge of Visa Chargeback systems preferred.
Language Skills
- Demonstrated ability to clearly express ideas methodology results and recommendations verbally in writing and through insightful reports and graphic illustrations
- Demonstrated ability to document outcomes and present information in a manner appropriate for key stakeholders and all levels of the organization.
Other Skills and Abilities
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate vision into actionable plans that drive organizational impact.
- Innovation Mindset: Skilled in identifying opportunities for automation analytics and process redesign.
- Analytical Acumen: Strong capability in interpreting data identifying trends and making data-driven decisions.
- Communication Skills: Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels through clear compelling communication.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit engage and coach employee performance.
- Experience in Visa regulations and chargeback procedures.
- Experience in all related compliance regulations and applicable laws are required.
- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-starter with strong organizing and time management skills and the ability to work productively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and timelines
- Adaptive to change responds positively to altered circumstances or conditions
- Take initiative to be a problem solver and provide suggestions to improve processes and efficiencies.
- Excellent inter-personal skills including the ability to lead and collaborate with ad-hoc teams
PHYSICAL ABILITIES / WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
Must be able to and use hands to handle/feel occasionally
Ability to sit talk and hear consistently
Vision Requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Weight Lifted or Force Exerted
Frequently lifts up to 10 pounds occasionally lifts up to 20 pounds and rarely lifts up to 100 pounds.
Environmental
There are no unusual environmental factors (such as a typical office)
Noise Environment
Moderate noise (business office with computers and printers light traffic)
***This Job is not eligible to be performed in Colorado or Connecticut either remotely or in-person.***
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