Payments Specialist (56957)

First State Community Bank • Farmington, MO

23d

About The Position

The Payments Specialist supports First State Community Bank’s payments strategy by researching payment products and vendors, analyzing trends, assisting with demos and implementations, and preparing recommendations that strengthen payment services for both customers and internal teams. This role partners across the organization to evaluate and enhance payment capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred in Business Finance Information Systems or related field
• Knowledge of payment systems banking services or interest in financial services
• Strong analytical research and data management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office especially Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong organization and initiative
• High professionalism and discretion with sensitive information

Responsibilities

• Payments Research and Analysis: Evaluate current and emerging payment solutions to support informed decision making. Research payment products vendors and industry trends. Analyze costs risks operations customer impact and regulatory considerations. Prepare clear summaries and reports to guide leadership decisions. Value alignment Professionalism in accurate research and well prepared reporting Initiative in proactively identifying new solutions and industry changes Accountability in evaluating risk and operational impacts
• Product Support and Implementation Assistance: Support development and enhancement of payment products and services. Assist with demos evaluations planning and testing. Collaborate across teams to ensure operational readiness. Support rollout documentation and change management. Value alignment Adaptability during evolving product needs and implementation stages Professionalism in organized testing documentation and communication Service in supporting teams and delivering smooth product rollouts
• Payments Reporting and Data Management: Maintain accurate reporting and data that support the Bank’s payment strategy. Assist with data analysis and trend interpretation. Communicate data clearly and maintain organized documentation. Use data to support evaluation of customer impact and service performance. Value alignment Accountability in maintaining accurate data and reporting Professionalism in clear analysis and documentation Initiative in identifying trends and insights that drive improvement
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Support: Work collaboratively with bankers operations and support teams. Communicate findings and support payment initiatives across the Bank. Promote awareness and understanding of payment changes and enhancements. Demonstrate professionalism confidentiality and strong service in all interactions. Value alignment Service through strong internal support and responsiveness Professionalism in communication and confidential handling of information Resilience when navigating competing priorities and multiple projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees