7 new positions at interswitch

7 New Positions at Interswitch DetailsCategory: IT, Telecomm & Tech Jobs Created on Monday, 12 November 2012 19:59 A leader in transaction processing and switching, technology integration and Payment Infrastructure - Interswitch is dedicated to evolving the future of electronic payments. We do this with our committed employees, who are inspired to shape the future of the industry and deliver legendary services to our customers.As an equal opportunity employer, there is always an extensive range of opportunities here for highly energetic, innovative and customer-centric people just beginning their careers and for experienced professionals.Come join a winning team!! Find out more about career opportunities with Interswitch today. Job Title: Settlement and Reconciliation OfficerJob Objective/ Purpose of Job: To facilitate accurate and timely transactions processing and data presentationJob Duties/ Responsibilities/ Accountabilities: Regular/Daily Duties: Implementation of daily settlement operations activitiesSettlement and verification of Stakeholder daily net positionNIBSS t+1 POS settlement processingPOS Merchant Account number updateMasterCard file processing Daily computation/settlement breakdown report generationVerification of Nigerian Interbank Settlement Scheme PostingSwitched Transactions Reporting for all stakeholdersReconciliation Support for stakeholders (Banks and Merchants)Switch Revenue Assurance, Analysis and reporting for ManagementImplement dictated quality customer interaction standards.Support 99.999% uptime of switching platform through consistent, pro-active monitoring as assigned. JOB SPECIFICATIONS:Education Qualification: A good degree in any computer science or any other relevant or related field of study from an accredited University.Professional Qualification: Not mandatory but recognisedExperience 1 year of EFT Payment Processing KnowledgeJob Title: Unit Head, Sales and Accounts Management (Third party Processing Services)Job Objective/ Purpose of Job: To articulate and facilitate the design and implementation of Third Party Processing service offerings and an effective sales business plan for the department in line with the overall corporate objective to drive business growth and strategic positioning of integration services that meet customer needs; increase revenue generation and contribute profitability to the company's operations.Job Duties/ Responsibilities/ Accountabilities: Lead efforts to identify and design new profitable/ viable transaction processing services that meet identified market segment needs.Lead efforts in business/market development for this solution offerings as well as winning new businessEnsure on-going identification of new customers and revenue streams to increase market reach and revenue.Coordinate activities to identify and monitor needs of customers.Ensure the development and maintenance of a customer database.Ensure on-going monitoring and analysis of customer information to facilitate effective sales plans and development of relevant product/services.Develop and maintain strong relationship with key strategic customers.Define and set sales targets for the unit/ subordinates.Monitor activities of the team to ensure sales and service targets are achieved.Analyse sales performance results and develop tactical initiatives to bridge identified gaps.Ensure the development and implementation of effective and efficient service and support management frameworkJOB SPECIFICATIONS:Education Qualification: BSc in Computer Science, Engineering or Business Administration or its equivalentExperience Minimum of 5 years' cognate experience in a sales role (preferably e-payment product sales or IT sales)KEY COMPETENCIESFunctional/Technical: Strong knowledge and appreciation of ICT and e-commerce/payment industry – key operations, products and services, trends, development, challenges and issues.Strong knowledge of payment and e-commerce technology, applications, products and servicesStrong Knowledge of Card associations (MasterCard, VISA, CUP, Discover), their nature of business and mode of operations.Good knowledge of key payment system / solution and applications,Good knowledge of third party processing requirements.Job Title: Software Developer, VerticalsJob Objective/ Purpose of Job: To develop high quality, reliable products and flexible devices solutions using international best practices and best-in-class technologiesJob Duties/ Responsibilities/ Accountabilities: Regular/daily duties Development of new and existing device solutions based on customers requirementLog into @task to update tasksEnsure robust and sustainable architecture for software developmentEnsure proper unit testing is done during application developmentDevelop applications with PCIDSS standardsEnsure source codes are 'checked-in' VSSEnsure proper handling and safety of Devices.Coordinate team members and drive initiativesJOB SPECIFICATIONS:Education Qualification: B.Eng / B.Sc in any Elect/Elect or Computer ScienceProfessional Qualification: Not mandatory but recognizedExperience 1 year in software development with java, C++ KEY COMPETENCIESFunctional/ Technical: In-depth Knowledge of Device applicationsIn-depth understanding of Postilion and all its applicationsCost OptimisationNetwork AdministrationProblem AnalysisPCI DSSIn-depth knowledge of SDLC processesJob Title: Software Developer, Payments SystemsJob Objective/ Purpose of Job: To develop high quality, reliable products and flexible business solutions using international best practices and best-in-class technologiesJob Duties/ Responsibilities/ Accountabilities: Regular/daily duties:Development of new and existing solutions based on customers requirementDevelop robust database management systemLog into @task to update tasksEnsure robust and sustainable architecture for software developmentEnsure that all back office applications are up and running Ensure proper unit testing is done during application developmentDevelop applications with PCIDSS standardsEnsure source codes are 'checked-in' VSSJOB SPECIFICATIONS:Education Qualification: B.Eng / B.Sc in any Elect/Elect or Computer ScienceProfessional Qualification: Not mandatory but recognizedExperience >= 1 years in software development with Microsoft .Net and (or) java platformsKEY COMPETENCIESFunctional/ Technical: Cost OptimisationWeb Server AdministrationDatabase Management SystemProblem AnalysisPCI DSSJob Title: Project & Deployment EngineerJob Objective/ Purpose of Job: Ensure timely & professional deployment of electronic payment solutions.To provide technical expertise & support to other internal business and technical departments.To provide support and maintenance for applications deployed to corporate clients and banks on the switch network.Job Duties/ Responsibilities/ Accountabilities: Channel Deployment and certification MasterCard M-TIPVISA (ADVT, SMS)China Union PayCard program ImplementationMasterCard/ VISA Issuing and acquiring ImplementationChannel Enhancement (ATM Loyalty)Dynamic Currency Conversion ImplementationImplementation of Instant Issuance as a serviceImplementation of Instant PIN as a serviceInternal application enhancementsDocumentation of Project implementation guidelines, project logs, project reports and test scripts.Enhancements of FEP infrastructure for TPP business at bank site.JOB SPECIFICATIONS:Education Qualification: B.Eng / B.Sc in any Elect/Elect or Computer ScienceProfessional Qualification: Not mandatory but recognizedExperience 1-2 years minimum experience in a similar functionKEY COMPETENCIESFunctional/ Technical: Basic knowledge of applications and networksSound technical background, Strong computer and internet research skills SQL Database managementWindows 2000/2003 server operationISO 8583 messaging formatsEFT communication protocolsPostilion Software architectureEMV chip card transaction processing Job Title: Sales & Account Management ExecutiveLocation: LagosDepartment/Division/ Unit: PaymateJob Objective/ Purpose of Job: To drive business growth, market penetration, adoption of assigned solutions within directorate to specified target marketsTo ensure that set financial targets are met and products are sold profitablyTo proactively identify new business opportunities, expand market share and adoption of company solutions within specified target marketsTo maintain and develop right relationships with customers using assigned solutions in defined target marketsTo ensure customers are satisfied with the solutions adopted and the solutions deployed meet customer requirementsJob Duties/ Responsibilities/ Accountabilities: Sales Responsibilities Responsible for achieving set financial targets with respect to sales turnovers and transaction revenueNegotiate profitable solutions to expand company's market share in assigned target marketUtilise the various sales methodology, tools & applications and maintain up-to date records of all leads and current statusGenerate demand by proactively reaching potential customers to make them aware of the company's products and services, in the bid to utilize these services.Provide requested information, prepare proposal, business requirement document, project initiation document (PID), project request document (PRD) for each potential sale and ensure sign off with requisite internal and external stakeholdersCross-sell InterSwitch products to existing & new customers.Prepare and give customer presentationsPerform customer demonstrations of InterSwitch product/solutions to clients as requestedPrepare proforma invoice and ensure adherence to payment terms: follow up for balance payment (if any)Work with legal team to develop the requisite agreement + contracts for each product and ensure executions by clients who utilize the productsRespond to Request for proposal (RFPs) for solutions/products that fall under target sector/requested for by client in portfolioLiaise with implementation/operations & support team to execute sales/projects wonCustomer Information & Account Management ResponsibilitiesInput, update and maintain detailed contact information of personnel within organizations in target market/customers using assigned products within GoldMine.Maintain accurate and up to date records of contact reports within GoldMineEnsure update to Sales funnel; prepare requisite SSO's within GoldMineServe as listening posts for new ideas/changes and provide relevant feedback to Product Management, Product Operations teams internallySegment customers & develop a customer visitation plan( visit, emails, phone calls) and mechanism for obtaining feedback from clients (and key players) using products in portfolioEvent Management ResponsibilitiesAttend exhibitions to market division's products/solution and perform sales duties when requiredPerform customer demonstrations & identify leads that can be converted to sales post-event.Project Management ResponsibilitiesEnsure visibility and access to project status/ accomplishment to ensure that agreed deliverables which meet customer requirements are implemented JOB SPECIFICATIONS:Education Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or relevant Applied/Social SciencesProfessional Qualification: Not mandatory but recognizedExperience 1 - 3 years minimum experience in a similar /relevant functionKEY COMPETENCIESFunctional/ Technical: Information Gathering & AnalysisMarket & Customer Understanding/ManagementProposal/Business Case DevelopmentStrategic PerspectiveConfidentialitySolution Selling skillsPresentation skillsNegotiation & Persuasion skillsEvent Management SupportProject Management skillsStrong computer skills Job Title: Project Implementation Engineer Job Objective/ Purpose of Job: Ensure timely & professional deployment of electronic payment solutions.To provide technical expertise & support to other internal business and technical departments.To provide support and maintenance for applications deployed to corporate clients and banks on the switch network.Job Duties/ Responsibilities/ Accountabilities: Operational ResponsibilitiesChannel Deployment (ATM, MobilePAY, POS@Bank, Bank@Home, Kiosk)Channel Enhancement Examples include: ATM Value-Added Services (Logical & Virtual Top-up, Bills Payment, Cheque Processing, Remote Key Management), Multi-Language Support (ATM, POS, Mobile, Web), Channel Customization, Implementation of Value-added servicesChannel Certification (ATM, POS, WEB, Mobile, EMV Certification)African Rollout (i.e. Centralized Architecture for channel rollout into other African countries)Integration to external systems, parties and networks Examples include Integration to Processors/Switches (MasterCard, VISA), Bank Host interfaces to Postilion, Bank Host MigrationObtain a good understanding of the Customer's technical architectureProvide support and resolution to clients in accordance with the Service Level AgreementsPerformance Management ResponsibilitiesProject completion versus Project planQuality of implementation of projectsQuality of support and resolution of issues for clientsCustomer satisfaction surveyCommunication ResponsibilitiesProvide site visitation reports, project status reports, time sheets or project completion documentationReview and summarize miscellaneous reports and documents; prepare background documents as necessaryHandle all inquiries within capacityJOB SPECIFICATIONS:Education Qualification: A good degree in any subjectProfessional Qualification: Not mandatory but recognizedE