Officer, Card Support

  • Full-time
  • Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To provide second‑level support for resolving customer card‑related issues across credit, debit, and prepaid cards. The role interfaces with multiple card systems, payment processors, authorization networks, and internal stakeholders to ensure quick and accurate resolution of card issues.

Essential Functions

  • Provide second‑level operational and technical support for all card‑related issues across channels.
  • Handle customer complaints and queries logged via branches, CCC, relationship managers, or digital channels.
  • Use multiple card systems; CMS (Credit/Prepaid), Switches, Authorization network tools, Fraud monitoring systems, Dispute/Chargeback platforms
  • Execute card lifecycle processes; Statement generation, PIN reissuance (Verve, Visa, USD prepaid), Card renewal, closure, and reactivation, Limit increases or decreases, Direct debit execution for credit cards
  • Liaise with payment processors (Network International, Interswitch) to resolve escalated cases.
  • Log and resolve cases ensuring closure within SLA.
  • Ensure compliance with scheme rules, regulatory policies, and internal operating procedures.

Qualifications

  • First degree in IT, Business, Economics, or related field

Experience Required

  • 4-6 years’ experience in card operations, digital channels support, or banking operations. Experience with switches, card systems, and payment platforms. Experience working with customers and resolving technical issues

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Adopting Practical Approaches
  • Articulating Information
  • Challenging Ideas
  • Developing Expertise
  • Documenting Facts
  • Embracing Change
  • Examining Information
  • Exploring Possibilities
  • Interacting with People
  • Team Working
  • Thinking Positively
  • Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

  • Active Listening
  • Customer Reception and Channelling
  • Difficult Calls Management
  • Electronic Communications & Devices
  • Query Resolution
  • Telephone Caller Handling
  • Workflow Management
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