Dispute Resolution Specialist

Overview
Dispute Resolution Specialist role at Block.
You will report to the Dispute Resolutions Team Leader and handle and resolve customer and merchant disputes in a fair, transparent and timely manner.
You will be based in Melbourne, VIC with hybrid working arrangements.
You Will
Investigate, manage and resolve escalated and complex customer and merchant disputes, in accordance with the complaints policy.
Provide support to the Customer Service team for escalated complaints, where first and second level resolution team members have not been able to resolve.
Provide input into Afterpay's Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) responses to resolve complaints
Prepare detailed, logical and well explained External Dispute Resolution (EDR) responses to AFCA, other dispute resolution bodies and consumer advocacy groups
Prepare reporting for stakeholders on complaint volumes, complaint categories and insights for both internal and external dispute resolution.
Analyse complaint data, report on trends to the business, and make recommendations to improve processes.
Manage multiple dispute cases simultaneously and in an efficient manner
Focus on providing a supportive customer experience and ensuring timely and fair outcomes are achieved.
You Have
Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent industry experience (CIO, FOS or AFCA)
Proven background in Customer Service, Complaints Handling and Dispute Resolution
Proven experience in conflict resolution and strong problem solving abilities
A Customer-focused approach and someone who enjoys critical thinking
Demonstrated experience in dispute resolution, including communication and management of complaint cases to external groups and governing bodies.
A Strong ability to multi-task and work under time constraints to meet deadlines with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong verbal & written communication skills - ability to draft detailed, logical and comprehensive findings to external dispute bodies.
A passion for Afterpay
You like to keep it real with your actions, be brave with your decisions, do the right thing for all our stakeholders and shape the future with excitement.
We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace.
Block is a proud equal opportunity employer.
We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to identity or other legally protected class.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.
We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible.
Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square?
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Block is a globally distributed company and this role will require working with other employees in multiple time zones.
You may be required to perform work outside of normal business as part of this role.
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Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want.
Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering.
Check out our other benefits at Block.
Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy.
Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people.
Block brands include Square, Cash App, Afterpay, TIDAL, Bitkey, Proto.
Together, we're helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
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Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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