Payment Network Expense and Operations Analyst, Vice President

• Review, validate, and reconcile monthly and weekly invoices from Mastercard and Visa to confirm that charges are accurate and consistent with contractual agreements.
• Investigate billing discrepancies, identify root causes, and coordinate resolution with internal teams and external network partners to ensure timely and accurate outcomes.
• Develop monthly and annual network expense reports, surfacing key business drivers, emerging cost trends, and fee changes derived from network rules and bulletins.
• Monitor network pricing, fees, assessments, and service charges to verify ongoing compliance with negotiated terms and flag deviations for action.
• Translate contract pricing terms into operational billing controls and validation processes to support effective contract implementation.
• Partner with Finance and Product teams to incorporate billing changes into financial forecasts and assess the cost impact of new products, initiatives, and capabilities.
• Identify and implement improvements to expense management workflows, including automation of manual processes and strengthening of financial controls.
• Maintain clear, accurate documentation of billing methodologies, controls, and operating procedures to support consistency and audit readiness.
• Required Qualifications & Skills
• 6–10 years of experience in financial analysis, expense management, or network billing operations within financial services or payments.
• Hands-on experience managing billing relationships with Visa, Mastercard, or other card payment networks.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex billing data, identify discrepancies, and drive resolution with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, applied to financial modelling, reporting, and executive-level communication.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment where requirements can shift rapidly.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial findings to non-specialist audiences.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent university qualification in finance, business, or a related field.
• Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
• Master's degree in finance, business administration, or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with card payment economics, network fee structures, and assessment methodologies.
• Experience supporting contract implementation by converting pricing terms into operational controls and billing validation frameworks.
• Product Management and Development ------------------------------------------------------
• Product Management ------------------------------------------------------
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• New York New York United States ------------------------------------------------------

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