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International Payment Solutions Specialist

On-site in Arrasate·Added 1 month ago

Laboral Kutxa

14 open roles

Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Laboral Kutxa doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Basque

    The ad asks for Basque, or counts it in your favour.

  • Work on-site in Arrasate

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 3+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Grado universitario de la Rama empresarial o Ingenierías relacionadas.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Another way of working, growing professionally and personally, so you can unleash your full potential in a sustainable and inclusive way. To achieve this:
• We promote teamwork, mutual support, and participation.
• We personalize training to develop people's skills throughout their entire professional career.
• We offer the flexibility you need to maintain a good work-life balance.
• We believe in internal talent, and for that reason you will have multiple opportunities to take on new challenges and roles.
• We will take care of you through Zainduz, our wellness program, which includes: workshops on healthy habits and emotional well-being, digital physiotherapy services, and incentives for walking or cycling to work.
• We will provide you with access to the Lagun Aro medical plan for you and your family, as well as special banking and insurance conditions.

In short, we offer inclusive and respectful work environments, we guarantee equal opportunities between men and women in workplace dynamics and professional careers, and we strive to be a benchmark in equality.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • A university degree in Business or related Engineering fields.
  • At least 3 years of experience in international payments, service management, integrations, or projects related to the international financial sector.
  • Experience in managing complex projects, implementations, migrations, or launches of new services.
  • Analytical skills to understand complex processes, identify improvement opportunities, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Communication and collaboration skills to work with multidisciplinary teams and various internal and external stakeholders.
  • Autonomy, initiative, and a results-oriented mindset to lead initiatives from start to finish.

Languages

  • Advanced level of Basque and English.

The role

Your mission will be to drive the evolution and transformation of Laboral Kutxa's international payment services, promoting automation, digitalization, and continuous process improvement. You will participate in the definition and implementation of new solutions, ensuring regulatory compliance and contributing to a more efficient, secure, and customer-oriented operation.

WE WILL COUNT ON YOU TO...

What you'll do

  • Drive the integration of new international payment solutions, participating in implementation and evolution projects for platforms, schemes, and services within the global payments ecosystem.
  • Define functional solutions, translating business needs and regulatory requirements into clear specifications and coordinating with technology teams to ensure robust and efficient developments.
  • Analyze data and improve processes, identifying optimization opportunities by tracking indicators, transactions, and reporting tools.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives, promoting automation, digitalization, and process simplification to enhance the experience of both customers and teams.
  • Resolve highly complex incidents, analyzing root causes and proposing solutions that ensure the stability and efficiency of operations.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with areas such as Technology, Treasury, Business, and other specialized teams, acting as a point of contact in strategic initiatives.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance, overseeing the proper application of regulations related to international payment services, anti-money laundering, and control and security measures.
  • Contribute to the transformation of international services, building new capabilities and continuously improving how we manage global payments.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO BRING...

About Laboral Kutxa

Laboral Kutxa is a Spanish financial institution deeply rooted in the Basque Country. Originally founded as a savings bank (caja de ahorros) in the mid-20th century, it has evolved into a modern banking group offering retail banking, corporate banking, insurance, and asset management services. The entity operates primarily in the Basque Country and surrounding regions, with a significant presence in the Spanish financial sector. It is part of the KutxaBank group, which is one of the largest financial groups in Spain.

For international professionals, Laboral Kutxa offers a unique opportunity to work in a cooperative banking model with a strong regional identity. The company's headquarters are in Arrasate (also known as Mondragón), a town with a strong industrial and cooperative tradition. While its main operations are in the Basque Country, it has a growing digital and technology division, creating roles in cybersecurity, data governance, and international payments. The company's culture is deeply rooted in Basque values, and it is an excellent place for those interested in understanding the Spanish financial system from a regional perspective. They are actively seeking talent in areas like IT risk auditing, data governance, and crisis management, and they offer internships and entry-level positions for recent graduates in business, economics, and law.

Industry
Banking
Founded
1959
Employees
3,000–5,000
Headquarters
Arrasate, Spain
In Spain
Arrasate, Bilbao, Donostia-San Sebastián

Good to know if you are moving

  • The company is headquartered in Arrasate (also known as Mondragón), a town in the Basque Country, not in a major city like Madrid or Barcelona.
  • The working language is primarily Spanish and Basque, so a good level of Spanish is essential for integration.
  • The company has a strong social and community focus, which is a core part of its identity as a savings bank.
  • They are actively recruiting for IT and cybersecurity roles, as well as for recent graduates in business, economics, and law for their offices in Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa.
  • As a cooperative bank, it offers a different work culture compared to large commercial banks, with a strong emphasis on its social mission.
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