Graduate Scheme 2026/2027 (Operations)

Checkout.com
Checkout.com

Operations

6561 Ebene, Austria

Posted on May 5, 2026

Company Description

We’re Checkout.com. You might not know our name, but companies like eBay, Spotify, Klarna, Uber, and Sony do, because we’re behind many of the digital experiences you use every day.

We are where the world checks out, enabling over 10 billion transactions daily for more than one billion global shoppers.

Whether you want to book a holiday, order food, renew a subscription, or check out online, there’s a good chance our tech powers the payments behind the scenes. Our platform helps the most ambitious businesses deliver effortless digital experiences, at scale.

If you want to do career-defining work, you’ve come to the right place. We move fast, think globally, and believe great teams are built by hiring exceptional people with conviction, curiosity, and the desire to make an impact.

With 20 offices across six continents and London as our HQ, we’re shaping the future of fintech – and we’re just getting started.

How You’ll Make an Impact

During this Graduate Program, you will build foundational operational and problem-solving skills, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute directly to our mission.

  • Risk Operations Focus: You will complete rotations across risk departments (due diligence, monitoring, disputes) to become a multi-skilled customer risk professional. You will conduct merchant risk assessments to mitigate financial risks (e.g., anti-money laundering), manage customer disputes, and apply analytical skills to identify and investigate potential red flags.

  • Merchant Operations Focus: You will gain practical experience in a multinational environment by meticulously following defined processes, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining high-quality standards.

  • Merchant Configuration: Learn to efficiently set up, update, and terminate merchant accounts.

  • Merchant Care: Develop deep customer service skills by managing and prioritising a queue of inbound merchant queries and cases across multiple communication channels.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Team

You’re a curious, motivated, and innovative operations' enthusiast, excited to dive into the world of digital payments and technology.

  • Education & Language: Bachelor’s degree in any field and proficiency in English and have graduated within the last 12 months/due to graduate by July 2026.

  • Communication & Mindset: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate information clearly and concisely. You possess a customer-centric mindset with a commitment to stakeholder satisfaction.

  • Work Ethic: Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in all tasks. You have an enthusiastic attitude, a strong sense of proactivity, and the ability to effectively manage time as priorities change.

  • Collaboration & Growth: Ability to collaborate effectively within diverse teams and stakeholders across departments. You have a passion to develop your leadership potential and an eagerness to learn and develop a strong understanding of structured processes.

  • Relevant Interest: Eagerness to develop an understanding of payment processes and lifecycle and/or a configuration role within the Tech and/or e-commerce industry.

Additional Information

Bring all of you to work

We create the conditions for high performers to thrive, through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.

Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity, and where your growth is in your hands.

We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here.

It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.

Life at Checkout.com

We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.

Curious about what it’s like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.

For a closer look at daily life at Checkout.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram