Customer Support Specialist, Chat and Email (Level 2)

Required Qualifications 

• 3+ years of experience in Customer Support, Customer Experience, Customer Success, or another customer-facing role. 
• 1+ years of informal or shadow leaders  
• 1+ years of experience in Trust and Safety.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and professionally. 
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding customer experience and taking ownership when customers encounter challenges. 
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify issues others may overlook, even under time-sensitive conditions. 
• High resilience with the ability to manage large case volumes and difficult customer interactions professionally. 
• Ability to successfully complete required certifications for each support queue before handling live customer cases. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience making independent decisions in live or same-day customer support environments without requiring prior review. 
• Previous experience working in fintech, cryptocurrency, brokerage, or other financial services industries. 
• Experience supporting fraud prevention, risk management, or compliance operations. 
• Experience creating, maintaining, or improving internal documentation and knowledge base articles. 
• Experience supporting escalated customer issues or working in environments utilizing chatbot or automation-assisted support. 
• Experience managing multiple concurrent chat conversations  

What We're Looking For 

The ideal candidate is: 

• Customer first and passionate about creating positive experiences. 
• An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills. 
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritize effectively in high-volume environments. 
• Detail-oriented and highly organized. 
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and resilient. 
• Comfortable learning new tools, systems, and processes quickly. 
• Committed to continuous improvement and delivering exceptional service every day. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES – No direct reports  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES  

• Computer programs including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook;  
• Company policies and procedures as outlined in Employee Handbook and Leadership Manual.  
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written form;  
• Resolve conflict;  
• Motivate employees;  
• Take initiative;  
• Demonstrate organizational skills and prioritize duties;  
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers and across departments;  
• Clearly explain processes and policies; Perform detailed tasks with accuracy;   
• Use discretion;  
• Learn additional technology applications;  
• Successfully interface with clients (internal/external);  
• Understand and exhibit customer service orientation. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  

A minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; bachelor’s degree preferred or at least 3 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS  

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS  

Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 

REASONING ABILITY  

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

Valid driver’s license or government issued photo ID.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to regularly communicate either by speaking or listening. The employee is required to sit for long periods of time and use their hands to handle or control electronic devices. Occasionally, it may also include physical tasks that require substantial movements like reaching out for things. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in inside environmental conditions, primarily within a center rather than remotely.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.