Customer Support Specialist (Fintech & Crypto Payments)

Location: Cape Town, South Africa About the Client We're helping a company in the fintech and digital assets industry find an experienced Customer Support Specialist to support users of its digital assets platform and associated crypto payment card. The company operates within the evolving financial technology space, providing digital financial solutions that connect traditional payment services with cryptocurrency and digital assets. As the business continues to grow, they're looking for their first dedicated Customer Support Specialist to take ownership of incoming customer inquiries, resolve issues, and help establish a reliable, high-quality customer support function. The Role We're looking for a Customer Support Specialist – Fintech & Crypto Payments who combines excellent customer service skills with a strong understanding of financial products, digital platforms, payment transactions, and ideally cryptocurrency. You'll be the first point of contact for customers using the platform and its associated crypto card, helping them navigate account setup, verification, platform functionality, card usage, payments, deposits, withdrawals, and other transaction-related concerns. The majority of support will be handled through live chat and written communication , with occasional phone or video calls when customers require more hands-on assistance. As the first person joining this function, you'll be expected to take ownership of incoming cases and resolve issues independently wherever possible, following established SOPs and escalation procedures. This is not a generic customer service role. We're looking for someone who can understand the product, investigate problems, identify solutions, and confidently guide customers through financial and technical issues. Role Details Commitment: Full-Time (40 hours/week) Working Hours: Fixed Bahamas business hours (Eastern Time) Location: Fully Remote Engagement: Independent Contractor Start Date: ASAP Monthly Rate: US$1,200 - $1,600 (Depending on level of experience) What You'll Do Customer Support & Platform Assistance Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming customer inquiries through live chat, email, and other written channels. Handle phone or video calls when issues require more detailed or personalized assistance. Guide customers through account creation, onboarding, verification, and general platform navigation. Help customers understand and use the platform's features and services effectively. Investigate customer concerns, identify underlying issues, and provide accurate, timely resolutions. Take ownership of cases from initial contact through resolution, escalating only when necessary and in line with established SOPs. Maintain professional, clear, and reassuring communication throughout the customer journey. Crypto Card & Payment Support Assist customers with crypto card issuance, activation, linking, and usage. Troubleshoot Visa card-related issues, including declined or failed transactions, card connections, and payment concerns. Help customers understand transaction statuses, payment processes, and common reasons for unsuccessful transactions. Support customers with deposits, withdrawals, transfers, balances, and account-related transactions. Investigate transaction discrepancies and coordinate with internal teams where additional support is required. Provide clear guidance while maintaining accuracy when handling financial and transactional information. Account Verification & Issue Resolution Guide customers through relevant KYC, identity verification, and account-related procedures. Troubleshoot common account access, verification, and platform issues. Independently investigate and resolve incoming cases using available tools, resources, and established procedures. Recognize when issues require escalation to operations, compliance, payments, or technical teams. Maintain ownership of the customer experience even when other teams are involved in resolving a case. Handle sensitive customer information with appropriate care, discretion, and confidentiality. Support Operations & Continuous Improvement Accurately document customer inquiries, troubleshooting steps, actions taken, and resolutions in internal systems. Follow established SOPs while identifying opportunities to improve support processes and customer communication. Help build and refine the customer support function as the company's first dedicated support specialist. Identify recurring issues, customer pain points, and potential gaps in the platform experience. Share feedback and recommendations with relevant internal teams. Stay informed about platform functionality, crypto card processes, internal procedures, and product updates. What We're Looking For Must-Haves At least 3 years of experience in customer support, client services, or client operations , preferably within fintech, financial services, digital banking, payments, or cryptocurrency. Direct experience supporting customers using financial products, payment cards, or digital financial platforms. Strong understanding of card payments and common transaction issues, including declined payments, failed transactions, card activation, and payment troubleshooting. Familiarity with customer onboarding, account verification, KYC, and transaction-related support processes. Strong written and spoken English, with the ability to explain financial or technical issues clearly and professionally. Experience handling customer inquiries through live chat, email, or other written communication channels. Confidence communicating with customers through phone or video calls when required. Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to independently investigate and resolve customer concerns. Ability to follow SOPs, exercise sound judgment, and recognize when escalation is necessary. Excellent attention to detail, particularly when dealing with financial transactions and sensitive customer information. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple incoming cases while maintaining quality and responsiveness. A proactive, resourceful, and customer-focused approach to problem-solving. Familiarity with cryptocurrency and digital assets, whether through professional experience or personal use. Nice-to-Haves Professional experience supporting a cryptocurrency exchange, wallet provider, crypto card, trading platform, or digital assets business. Experience supporting Visa/Mastercard-linked financial products or payment cards. Familiarity with cryptocurrency wallets, exchanges, deposits, withdrawals, and on-chain transactions. Experience in payments operations, trading operations, financial-services operations, or client operations. Experience supporting B2C financial products. Familiarity with customer support platforms such as Intercom, Zendesk, Freshdesk, Salesforce, or similar tools. Experience using ticketing systems, knowledge bases, and internal escalation workflows. Understanding of blockchain and cryptocurrency concepts. Experience coordinating with compliance, risk, fraud, payments, or technical teams. Previous experience helping establish or improve a customer support function. Ideal Candidate Profile You're someone who genuinely enjoys helping customers but also has the technical curiosity and financial-product knowledge needed to investigate and resolve problems. You're comfortable explaining how digital financial platforms work, guiding customers through account and transaction issues, and troubleshooting payment card concerns. You don't simply pass difficult questions to another team—you investigate, follow the appropriate procedures, and take ownership of the issue through to resolution. Ideally, you've worked professionally within a crypto or digital assets environment. However, we're also open to strong candidates from fintech, digital banking, or payments who have a solid understanding of cryptocurrency through personal use. As the first dedicated customer support hire, you're comfortable working independently, following established processes, and helping shape how the function develops. Most importantly, you're resourceful, detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and committed to delivering an excellent customer experience . Why Join? Join a growing business operating at the intersection of fintech, digital assets, and payment technology. Become the company's first dedicated Customer Support Specialist and play an important role in developing the function. Gain hands-on exposure to digital financial products, crypto cards, payment processes, and platform operations. Take meaningful ownership of customer cases rather than working within a narrowly defined support function. Collaborate directly with operations, compliance, payments, and technical teams. Work remotely in a role that values independence, initiative, and problem-solving. Recruitment Process Initial Interview with Bamboo Works Client Interview Offer & Onboarding