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Payment Operations Specialist

Our Mission and Opportunity


Early education is one of the greatest determinants of childhood outcomes, is a must for working families, and has a lasting social and economic impact. Brightwheel’s vision is to enable high quality early education for every child — by giving teachers meaningfully more time with students each day, engaging parents in the development of their kids, and supporting the small businesses that make up the backbone of the $175 billion early education market. Brightwheel is the most loved technology brand in early education globally, trusted by thousands of educators and millions of families.

Our Team


We are a fully remote team with employees across every time zone in the US. Our team is passionate, talented, and customer-focused. Our exceptional investor group includes Addition, Bessemer Venture Partners, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, GGV Capital, Lowercase Capital, Emerson Collective, and Mark Cuban. We believe that everyone—from our employees to the students, teachers, and administrators we serve— should be given the opportunity to learn and thrive, whatever their background may be. We celebrate diversity in all forms because it allows our team and the communities we serve to reach their full potential and do their best work.

From decision making, to how we operate, we ground ourselves in our Leadership Principles every day. Who You AreBrightwheel is seeking an experienced Payment Operations Specialist to join our dynamic Payment Operations team. As our payments business expands rapidly, this team is crucial in safeguarding brightwheel and our customers from fraud while resolving challenging payment issues. You thrive in high-impact roles and are passionate about fraud detection and risk mitigation. In a fast-paced environment, you excel at process-oriented tasks and have a keen eye for detail. You are energized by reviewing a high volume of new account signups and strive for continuous improvement. You desire to get better every day and possess an unwavering drive to achieve excellence and deliver extraordinary results.

What You'll Do


  • Conduct KYC Checks: Perform a high volume of Know Your Customer (KYC) checks for customers onboarding to our billing platform (~60-80% of your time, depending on the season).
  • Resolve Payment Disputes: Manage and resolve payment disputes (chargebacks), screen high-risk and suspicious payments, and investigate complex payment issues (~20% of your time).
  • Investigate Activity: Identify and resolve complex payment issues and suspicious activities on the billing platform.
  • Customer Interaction: Engage directly with customers via phone and email to provide world-class service and quick resolutions.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Support other functions at brightwheel as needed to enhance our operations.

Qualifications, Skills, & Abilities


  • 3+ years experience in a customer-facing role
  • 1+ year of experience in fraud prevention, detection, and investigation
  • 1+ year of experience in processing and mitigating disputes (chargebacks)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Extreme attention to detail in all aspects of your work
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to create structure in ambiguous situations, investigate root causes, and propose effective solutions.

$23.08 - $28.85 an hourFor cash compensation, brightwheel sets standard ranges for all roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Multiple factors determine final offer amounts, including geographic location, candidate experience, and expertise. If you have questions about the compensation band for your region, please ask your recruiter.Brightwheel is committed to internal pay equity and offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, equity, and benefits.

In addition, our benefits package includes premium medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid parental leave, a flexible paid time off policy, a monthly wellness and productivity stipend, and a Learning & Development stipend.Brightwheel is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.Apply for this job

Life at brightwheel

Brightwheel is the fastest growing and top reviewed product in early education globally. The team includes former Amazon, eBay, LinkedIn, OpenTable, Square, and Zynga team members - and investors include Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, GGV Capital, ICONIQ, Lowercase Capital, and Mark Cuban. We're hiring! Open Positions: https://jobs.lever.co/mybrightwheel Shark Tank Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=5iKitGJeAZ4
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Dynamic Startup Environment2. Emphasis on Quality, Scalability, and Performance3. Collaborative Work Environment4. Focus on Successful Outcomes for You and Your Team5. Equal Opportunity Employer6. Competitive Compensation Package (Base Salary, Equity & Benefits)7. Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits8. Generous Paid Parental Leave9. Flexible Paid Time Off Policy
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