Vendor & Merchant Operations Support - Debit (EOI)

We are hiring Vendor & Merchant Operations Support! Role: Vendor & Merchant Operations Support - Debit (EOI) Supporting: Large Financial Services Client Location: Merrifield, VA (Hybrid) Assignment Type: Contract Only Duration: ~ 6 Months Role Overview: Join a fast-paced, high-visibility team supporting debit card offers, incentives, and events by driving the onboarding and operational readiness of vendors and merchants. In this role, you'll help move opportunities from intake through approvals and launch, ensuring a seamless, compliant, and efficient onboarding experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys cross-functional collaboration, structured execution, and making a measurable impact. If you're someone who thrives on coordination, problem-solving, and driving work forward; this is your chance to step into a high-impact role. Apply today! Key Responsibilities:Support end-to-end vendor and merchant onboarding for debit offers, incentives, and eventsCoordinate opportunities from intake through approvals, onboarding, and launch readinessPartner with cross-functional teams including product, marketing, operations, legal, risk, compliance, and analyticsServe as a point of coordination for external vendors and merchants, aligning on timelines and deliverablesTrack progress, risks, and dependencies using Azure DevOps (ADO)Maintain visibility into pipeline status, blockers, and readinessSupport standardized onboarding processes, documentation, and communicationsPrepare summaries, reporting materials, and leadership updatesReview performance data (engagement, redemption, usage) to support prioritization and decisionsTrack action items and ensure follow-through across teams Qualifications:Experience in vendor/merchant onboarding, operations, or partnership management (payments, loyalty, or related programs preferred)Familiarity working with cross-functional stakeholders including legal, risk, compliance, and operationsStrong experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar toolsAbility to interpret data and support data-driven decision makingStrong organizational and execution skills with attention to detailClear, professional communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentCollaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset Nice to Have:Experience in payments, debit/credit card programs, or fintechBackground working with vendors, merchants, or payment partnersFamiliarity with enterprise onboarding, compliance, and governance processesStrong PowerPoint skills for executive-ready materials Compensation and Benefits: The pay rate for this position is between $50.00 and $63.00 per hour. Please note that the final rate may be contingent on experience and other factors. This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. 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