Payment Operations Manager
Nelo
Location
CDMX
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Finance
About Nelo
Nelo is a leading fintech in Mexico, reimagining credit to expand consumers buying power through cards, loans, bill payments and a marketplace. With over $300M USD in annual GMV and $140M+ raised in equity and debt, we are on a mission to transform the way consumers use credit in the region. Our lean and technical team includes alumni from Uber, Rappi, DiDi, and Amazon, operating across Mexico City and New York.
We move fast, think deeply, and hold a high bar for execution — and we're looking for someone who thrives in that environment.
Role Overview
We’re hiring an Operations Analyst/Manager to own the backbone of Nelo’s financial operations— reconciling transactions, managing disputes, and strengthening vendor relationships. As the go-to for portfolio reconciliation, you’ll work closely with data, CX, product, and finance teams to ensure accuracy and completeness, blending analytical rigor with relationship management to keep our operations running flawlessly.
What You’ll Do
Own the end-to-end reconciliation of card, bill payments and cash loan transactions
Master transaction rules and heuristics
Manage the relations with processors, card networks and payments infrastructure vendors including reporting, invoicing, pricing and contract negotiations
Optimize processing cost and commission revenue
Build dashboards and reports to track KPIs and ensure accuracy on reconciliations
Track disputes, chargebacks and refunds with processors and sellers
Manage our card inventory
Own sellers settlements
Build conviction through data: help leadership shape informed opinions
Identify opportunities to improve data clarity, automation, and consistency
Apply creativity in how data is visualized and communicated
Who You Are
2-5 years of experience in data or operations in a technology or financial services company
Undergraduate degree in engineering, economics, finance or mathematics
Strong command of SQL/python — comfortable pulling and cleaning your own data and building your own dashboards
Deeply analytical with a systematic approach to problem solving
Thrive in ambiguity, move fast without sacrificing accuracy and don't wait for perfect data to act
Independent, can work without hand-holding or micromanagement
Spanish fluency required; professional English proficiency essential
Nice to Have
Experience in lending, fintech, or consumer marketplace
Familiarity with Python / Jupyter notebooks
Experience with Metabase, Hex, Looker, PowerBI or other dashboarding tools
Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements within payments
What We Offer
A high-impact role where you will be responsible for a core function of our product
Accelerated learning and exposure to seasoned fintech operators
Competitive compensation and equity
Full medical, dental & vision insurance (100% covered)
Unlimited PTO
Relocation support (if applicable)
A high-performing team that values trust, velocity, and outcomes